Data Consultant Salary in USA

DESCRIPTIONAre you an engineer with a passion for data center design and looking for a challenge to chart your own course? If so, we are looking for you to help us make history. AWS data centers are the foundation upon which our software and services operates to meet the growing demands of our customers. This role provides the opportunity to collaborate with business development, design engineers, data center operations professionals, external vendors and consultants, and other cross-functional teams to assess and select colocation facilities that meet our business requirements. You will be able to showcase your in-depth understanding of data center design, engineering, and operations of infrastructure common to data centers, telecommunications facilities and other critical environment infrastructure. You will work directly with internal business teams and with colocation vendors to identify, document, and resolve any operational/design deficiencies which could impact a site’s capability or availability. You will have opportunities to influence standards for data center products, build and improve processes, and to guide the direction of our colocation data center portfolio on a global scale. So, if you are a strong leader with solid data center mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural (MEPS) infrastructure design engineering experience, Amazon will present a fast paced, fun, and exciting work environment that is unique in every aspect and offers an exceptional rewarding opportunity for you. You will be responsible for the following: Conduct site assessments against AWS standards for collocation data centers, legacy facility upgrades, and general capital endeavors. Perform risk analysis and availability calculations for vendor owned and operated collocation data center’s infrastructure to determine fit-for-use/fit-for-service. Influence AWS’ design and specification requirements to meet our business needs for AWS colocation products. Investigate and document root-cause failure analysis associated with infrastructure and equipment failures. Work with vendors and local agencies having jurisdiction to ensure compliance with federal, state and municipal requirements and codes. Collaborate with engineering, operations, and commissioning teams to properly test and validate the installation, operation, and performance of critical electrical/mechanical/fire suppression/controls systems/structural systems. Support Operations, data scientists and other business partners to determine utilization, efficiency, and performance analysis on critical systems. Travel to Data Center sites as required - International & Domestic (up to 50%) Key job responsibilitiesConduct site assessments against AWS standards for collocation data centers and telecommunications facilities within the region. Reviews vendor critical infrastructure designs and perform risk analysis and availability calculations for vendor owned and operated collocation data center’s infrastructure to determine fit-for-use/fit-for-service for AWS cloud compute and networking services. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Herndon, VA, USABASIC QUALIFICATIONS• Engineering degree in Electrical, Mechanical or related discipline, or 10 years commensurate industry or military experience in lieu of degree • Cumulative 5+ years of focused experience in Data Center or Carrier-class Telecommunications design, engineering, and/or operations and maintenance (O&M) of data center critical environment infrastructure. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS• Master’s degree in engineering • 10+ years cumulative data center design experience • PE or EIT • Prior project management experience; PMP, PMI Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

DESCRIPTIONAs an Amazon Field Engineer, you will provide full life-cycle support to AWS Data Centers from design inception through site improvement and maintenance. You will be the ‘go to’ engineering resource for your region when technical advice is needed, and will use your subject matter expertise and engage with diverse teams to:• Perform design and equipment submittal review for new Data Centers in your region.• Troubleshoot, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and create Corrective Action (CA) documentation for site/equipment failures.• Directly support operational issues with ad-hoc training, complex operating procedure reviews, including critical equipment, and event support.• Own the conceptual design for existing data center upgrades and design-solutions, which add capacity, improve availability, increase efficiency and sustainability.• Interface with internal data center operations team, data center design engineering team, server hardware team, environmental health and safety team to promote standards that maintain consistency and reliability in services delivered.• Develop innovative solutions for AWS’s data centers.• Work on concurrent projects, sometimes in multiple geographical regions.• Initiate and lead engineering audits including on-site visits within Amazon’s data centers. Produce reports outlining risks with recommended mitigations and remediations.• Act as resident engineer during new construction projects. Support construction, commissioning, and turnover.Key job responsibilitiesAmazon's vision is to be the world's most customer-centric company, and this role is key to that vision. As a Field Engineer, you will be leading projects to fit out our data centers to meet ever-evolving customer needs as we continue expanding our fleet to hyper-scale. As an ideal candidate you:• Possess Strong Engineering Judgement and are able to provide recommendations despite uncertainty/ambiguity.• Are detail and data oriented.• Have experience solving problems with engineered solutions.• Have experience managing engineering projects and consultants.• Build trust and relationships with different stakeholders (e.g., Operations, Controls, Construction, Design, Commissioning, Product Managers, Technical Program Managers, ).• Are adaptable and inclined to get into the field to see things up close.• Excited about a mix of office and field work.A day in the lifeEach day you will interact with different teams responsible for all aspects of the data centers. You will prioritize your activities to support data center capacity availability and safety focusing on the actions that are most impactful. You will have the opportunity to work on projects locally and globally.We have an immediate opening for a Field Engineer in, America. If you meet these qualifications, exude passion, and enjoy the challenge of innovative projects at hyper-scale, this job is for you!About the teamAmazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloudplatform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customersfrom the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products andservices to power their businesses.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups fostera culture of inclusion that empower us to celebrate our differences. Ongoing events and learningexperiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (genderdiversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense ofsacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture.When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in thecloud.Mentorship & Career GrowthWe have a career path for you no matter what stage you’re in when you start here. We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer.That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancingresources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Herndon, VA, USABASIC QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS• Coursework in commercial/industrial power systems and/or mechanical systems• Organized and have the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines and budget• Possess leadership and problem-solving skills• Possess excellent communication and writing skills, attention to detail, maintain high quality standards• Experience using a variety of web based and other software tools for calculation and data processing.• Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role• Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this roleAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Hybrid - 3 days on site weekly - Irving, TX Data Engineer : Implementation Consultant Summary We are currently onboarding North America based OPCO' s (Operating companies) to their new digital platform (Spark) which is built on Kubernetes running in AZURE, the customer and associate experience (CX/AX) on their new SPARK platform in EMEA. They are planning to migrate North American operating companies (OPCOs) to the platform, beginning in 2024. With this integration work the engineer will be responsible for designing, configuring, and implementing data validation tools which will validate the data transferred between. You will ensure best practices are followed through the implementation lifecycle and help construct data sets for use by the team and other business stakeholders to power both reporting and validation. Job responsibilities Highly skilled and motivated Data Engineer As a Data Engineer, you will be responsible for validating the data between two systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency. Implement data quality checks and monitoring processes. Design and Develop data entity validation scripts using python. Validate and reconcile data between two systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve data discrepancies and issues. Develop and implement data quality checks and monitoring processes to ensure data integrity. Design and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes to extract, transform, and load data from various sources. Optimize data storage and retrieval processes to improve performance and efficiency. Perform data analysis and profiling to identify data quality issues and recommend solutions. Develop and maintain documentation for data validation processes, data mappings, and data lineage. Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in data engineering and data validation. Support migration of North American OPCOs, enabling data validation on the new platform. Gather business requirements from key client stakeholders and translate these into technical tracking specifications based on standards and industry best practice. Required Skills Strong knowledge of IPAAS and data validation for migration of applications. Demonstrable experience in delivering end to end data validation. Confident understanding of web development and its languages and possess Python proficiency. Proactive and highly organised with strong time management and planning skills. Able to change direction and work on multiple projects across a wide range of topics. [Desired] Knowledge of Python/Google BigQuery architecture.

This is a remote position.The selected candidate will assist in the execution of data governance activities, guided by Data Governance Project Office Leads, to support domain onboarding and execution of initiatives. The selected candidate will perform the data discovery, metadata scanning & enrichment, Onboarding of KDEs to the Data Governance tool, and data lineage.Responsibilities:The selected candidate will perform the following duties:Data Profiling & DiscoveryScanning new sources for data discoveryKDE profiling & reportingOn-boarding of KDEs to the Informatica AxonData Scanning & LineageMetadata scanning and lineage creationTechnical metadata cataloging and enforcement across domainsAssist with Metadata ScanningMDM DevelopmentImplement, maintain, and enhance MDM productBring together complex and sparse data sets to meet requirementsMDM Rule ImplementationParticipate in design, construction, testing, and maintaining a highly scalable master data systemExperience:Experience in data discovery & profilingExperience with Data Governance tools (Informatica Axon/IDQ administration)Experience in data cataloging & lineage creationExperience with Data Cataloging tools (Informatica EDC Administration)Hands-on experience with at least one leading commercial off-the-shelf MDM platformDesired Skillset:Very strong familiarity with data discovery techniques and toolsVery strong familiarity with data profiling techniques and toolsVery strong familiarity with metadata issues and processesExperience in system data mapping and tracingExperience defining, implementing, and managing data glossaries/dictionariesExperience implementing MDM solutionsDeep understanding of master data management, data governance, and associated technologies.Strong interpersonal communication and persuasion skills

Sia Partners is a next-generation management consulting firm. We offer a unique blend of AI and design capabilities, augmenting traditional consulting to deliver superior value to our clients. Counting 3,000 consultants in 20 countries, we expect to achieve USD 420 million in turnover for the current fiscal year. With a global footprint and expertise in more than 30 sectors and services, we optimize client projects worldwide. Through our Consulting for Good approach, we strive for next-level impact by developing innovative CSR solutions for our clients, making sustainability a lever for profitable transformation.Why Join The Sia Village?Excellence | Entrepreneurship | Innovation | Teamwork | Care & Support | Employee WellbeingThese are the six core values that guide all our actions. As an expression of our values, our Sia Village concept describes our commitment to fostering a sense of community within and among our offices. We believe that knowledge sharing is the key, not only to innovation, but to the growth and development of our people.Your experience at Sia Partners will be enriched by a(n):Entrepreneurial journeyCareer advocacy program that supports achieving professional development goals through guidance, and real-time feedbackContinuous learning & development opportunitiesDiversity, equity, and inclusion programs with an ever-growing list of global affinity initiativesJob DescriptionSia Partners is looking for a talented Data Scientist to support our activities within the Data Science Business Unit. You will be working alongside our Data Science consultants and our clients on Data Science topics, including data acquisition and exploration, creating relevant data models and presenting results to stakeholders.You will also contribute to internal Data Science projects hosted onHeka, our internal accelerator for Data Science projects. As part of the global Data Science team you will contribute to the development of various solutions designed to address our clients' needs.Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with our client's leadership teams, engineers, program managers and data analysts to understand data needs.Identify, acquire, process and explore relevant data sources.Analyze large amounts of structured and unstructured information to discover trends and patterns.Use your data analytics and science expertise to derive valuable insights from datasets, build predictive models and machine-learning algorithms.Communicate at scale, through multiple mediums: presentations, dashboards, datasets, bots and more.Propose solutions and strategies to business challenges.Collaborate with engineering and product development teams.Broad range of partners equates to a broad range of projects and deliverables, including Models, algorithms, datasets, measurements, services, tools and process.Qualifications4+ years' experience as a Data Scientist or Data AnalystExperience with building models, machine-learning, NLP4+ years' experience in R, SQL and Python4+ years' experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, PowerBi, R Shiny)Problem-solving aptitude and business acumenExcellent communication and presentation skillsBSc/BA in Data Science, Computer Science, EngineeringPreferred experience:Experience with more than one coding language.Experience in data miningGood understanding of Machine Learning techniquesGood understanding of statistical techniques and conceptsExperience with data visualization toolsExperience with Object Oriented ProgrammingAdditional InformationCompensation & BenefitsSalary + Annual Discretionary BonusHealthcare coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance policiesGenerous time offParental leave paid at 100% of base pay for all new parents regardless of genderFuture Moms Program9 Company Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday401(k) matchingCollege save-up plan & college loan repayment planMonthly cell phone stipendCommuter BenefitsGym Reimbursement through firm medical planCompensation InformationSeattle compensation for this role is between $94,000 to $122,000 per year. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and market location.Work Authorization & SponsorshipAt this time, Sia Partners does not intend to pursue employment with applicants who will require now or in the future visa by our company for work authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa, or any other non-immigrant status).Hybrid Workplace GuidelinesSia Partners maintains its hybrid workplace arrangements and provides a flexible workplace environment that is driven by client and business/market needs. At this time, in person requirements are issued by departments (Business Unit/Business Line) and vary by office location. Consultants are expected to have the ability to be flexible with work location depending on business needs and live within a reasonable distance to the office.Our Commitment To DiversityDiversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are part of Sia Partners' DNA. Thanks to our expertise in several sectors and our international growth, our teams include a variety of experiences and cultures. We're confident that promoting DEIB creates an environment in which everyone can reach their full potential.Our global network, DEIB@Sia Partners, brings together our people worldwide to facilitate local and global progress, focused on the following areas:Gender equality (global Gender Equality Index score of 91/100 for FY19-20)LGBTQ+Race & EthnicityWorking ParentsDisabilitiesSia Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.To learn more about our mission, values, and business sectors, please visit our website.Sia Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.

Sagility combines industry-leading technology and transformation-driven BPM services with decades of healthcare domain expertise to help clients draw closer to their members. The company optimizes the entire member/patient experience through service offerings for clinical, case management, member engagement, provider solutions, payment integrity, claims cost containment, and analytics. Sagility has more than 25,000 employees across 5 countries.Job title:Consultant II, Lead Consultant Data SupervisorJob Description:We are currently hiring a talented Consultant II, Lead Consultant Data Supervisor. This is a client facing role responsible for leading a team of experienced professionals in identifying new audit opportunities, researching pricing methodologies, and engaging with various work teams to generate systems automation and enhancement capabilities in our state-of-the-art audit workstation. In this role you will develop, train, and manage a team of dedicated professionals to ensure client targets and KRA's are met while also acting as an individual contributor in these areas.Key Requirements:Review and analyze payment-related data using data mining techniques to ensure accuracy, compliance, and fraud prevention in financial transactions.Lead team members to meet targets.Ideate and perform audits on payment data, identifying discrepancies, errors, and fraudulent activities, and providing recommendations for process improvement.Manage the supervision, training, and development of their team as well as the data collection, data analytics and data reporting for data mining programs including but not limited to COB, Duplicate, Contractual, billing errors, and overlapping services.Participate in client meetings and lead pertinent discussions. Communicate client claims payment practices and ensure information shared with their team. Education, Experience, and Skills:5+ year’s knowledge of direct claim processing/reimbursement, medical facility contracts, fee schedules, inpatient/outpatient/physician claims required.3 or more years of management experience in claims processing is a strong plus.Experience Ideating & developing new auditing rules and paradigms.Experience in business case analysis and help designing BRD, pricing, COB, platform analytics.Experience of Validation of Rules through testing methodologies, auditing, payment processing, or financial fraud prevention is a must.Load and synthesize healthcare data from multiple sources.Experience working within a health plan, managed care organization, provider operated healthcare environment or third-party administrator.Development of end-to-end payment Integrity reports like Data Intake, Audit Selections, Findings, Appeals, Medical record Management, Audit Operations, Recovery Operations, Provider Correspondence and Forecasting & Invoicing.Maintaining a working knowledge of CMS transmittals, RAC, and OIG reports is a must.Prior claims auditing or consulting experience desirable in either a provider or payer environment.Provide recommendations for improving payment integrity processes, fraud prevention measures, and operational efficiency based on audit findings.Work with audit teams and establish a process to ensure the concepts being deployed are working as expected with higher findings thus ensuring higher hit rates and findings rates on the concepts deployed.Excellent communication skills both oral and written.Strong interpersonal skills that will support collaborative teamwork.Microsoft Office Proficient: Word and Excel; Access – highly preferredAbility to interpret and assess complex payment datasets.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Sagility Offers Competitive Benefits Including:MedicalDentalVisionLife InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending AccountLife Assistance Program401K with employer contributionPTO and Sick TimeTuition ReimbursementJoin our team, we look forward to talking with you!An Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/DisabilityLocation:Work@Home USAUnited States of America

At Mercer, our purpose is to make a positive difference in people's lives by helping advance their health, wealth, and careers. Mercer is seeking candidates for the Government Data Consultant position. Our primary offices are located in Phoenix, Atlanta, DC, and Minneapolis.Government Data Consultant We will count on you to:Utilize SAS programming software to interpret, validate and analyze large health care data setsParticipate in initial meetings with client or project lead to define the scope of the project and provide insight and expertise including knowledge of the capabilities and flexibility of various approachesDefine the data process based on project scope, insight from the project lead and direction from the project's senior actuarial staffUnderstand the reasons and impacts of data anomalies and exceptions on the analysis, formulate solutions, and communicate to client teamsPerform technical peer review for data analysis projectsAct as a mentor for junior staffWhat is in it for you?Be on the cutting edge of health care reform. Mercer GHSC partners with states and the Federal government on implementing a wide variety of healthcare and human services issues, including actuarial, data/systems analysis, clinical, policy, pharmacy, operations, and procurement.On day one you'll be eligible for medical, dental, and vision care benefits in addition to a generous PTO package, as well as time off for community service.What you need to have:BA/BS or equivalent experience requiredThorough understanding of health care dataMinimum 2 years experience using SAS or minimum 2.5 years experience using SQL or equivalent programming languageStrong analytical and mathematical skillsWhat makes you stand out:Experience with Medicaid programs and associated health care data, preferably in a consulting environmentExcellent interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication skillsAbility to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environmentStrong critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skillsTo learn more about Mercer's GHSC practice, please visitwww.mercer-government.mercer.comMercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer's more than 25,000 employees are based in 44 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh & McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 76,000 colleagues and annual revenue of $17 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit https://www.me.mercer.com/. Follow Mercer on Twitter @Mercer.Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.

Consultants & Senior Consultants (1-6 years) - MiamiOps Strategy / Performance ImprovementConsulting Experience Required (Tier 1/2 or Big 4 strongly preferred)Location: Miami (on-site, with travel)Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 (+great bonus & benefits)My client is rapidly scaling boutique consultancy servicing both the Private Equity industry and corporate clients. They work across Procurement & Sourcing, Supply Chain, Operations Strategy and M&A Value Creation.To support their continued growth, they are now looking to add additional consultants (approx 2-6 years experience) to their team.Typical Projects Include:Procurement cost reduction through spend analysis and strategic sourcingSG&A cost reductionPre-deal ODD (Operations Due Diligence) & post-merger integrationTurnaround & operational restructuringEnd-to-end supply chain optimization (performance improvement, NOT tech implementation).Responsibilities:Manipulate and analyse large client data sets in excelCreate high-quality engaging PowerPoint decksBuild strong working relationships with senior clientsSupport, develop and upskill junior consultant teamsRegularly travel to primarily domestic clientsRequirements:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a similar STEM discipline.1-6 years' experience in Consulting, including cost reduction / operations engagementsStrong analytical skills in excel and/or PowerBIAvailable for regular travel to domestic clientsA passion for Performance Improvement!Please only apply if you have past experience within management consulting, and are available for global travel.Regretfully, due to a high volume of applicants, we are only able to reply to those who are successful.

Ochsner Clinic Foundation seeks IS Data Consultants to interpret and document business needs to support the development of analytics solutions and to perform other duties. The worksite is in New Orleans with travel as needed to New Orleans worksite 1 or 2 times per month. Remote work available, but must meet physically in New Orleans 1-2 days per week. Applicants must use REQ_00200636 and apply online at www.ochsner.org/careersrecblid 8jeohwxds9jlwfy3aq1xmky04dtpto

Title: Data Analytics ConsultantLocation: RemoteLength: Long termRestriction: W2 or C2CDescription:*** Very long term project initial PO for 1 year but expect to go for 3/4 years ***Webcam Interview*** *** Remote ***Sample Tasks:Create datasets for analytical purposes, including datasets for end users to import into desktop tools, and datasets for BI developers to import into analytics and BI tools.Build semantic layers and models that enable the rest of the organization to consume analytics more efficiently.Build the data pipelines that feed into data science and machine learning models.Delivers well defined, transformed, tested, documented, and code reviewed datasets for analysisBuilds data aggregation pipelines using Python, Apache Airflow, Spark, SQL, etc.Creates robust data models and architectures to support analytics initiativesIdentifies and implements optimizations to continually enhance query performance, reduce processing time, and increase overall productivityDesigns, develops and maintains data pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable ETL processesImplements and maintains analytics systems, data warehouses, or data lakes to store and manage structured and unstructured dataCreates and maintains dashboards, visualizations, and reports using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker to enable data driven decision makingEnsures data quality and accuracy by implementing data validation, monitoring, and error handling processesProvide knowledge transferQualifications:2/5 years of experience in data analytics, data engineering, software engineering, or a similar roleExpertise in data modeling, ETL development, and data analysisStrong ability in SQL for data extraction and manipulation, and proficiency in data warehousing concepts/tools such as Redshift and SnowflakeFamiliarity with cloud based data platforms such as AWS, GCP, and Azure for data storage and processingSubstantial programming ability using languages/tools such as R, Python, JavaScript, Scala, and C++ for data manipulation and scriptingSolid understanding of relevant data governance, data quality, and data security best practicesKnowledge of ETL processes, data integration, and data warehousing concepts.Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and LookerKnowledge of big data technologies and distributed computing frameworks such as Hadoop and SparkStrong problem solving skills, and the ability to think critically and analyticallyExcellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross functional teams and present insights to business stakeholdersAbility to collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their analytics needs and deliver comprehensive reports, dashboards, and models