Richard Knirsch — Professional Profile

About

 

I am a complex and strong personality with both analytical (data, scripting, databases, Power BI, Excel) and people-oriented (management, mentoring, coaching, presentation) attitude, with long-time experience working in and with teams and people. Easy-going, friendly, and empathetic. Passionate about foreign languages, jogging, and art-painting.

Experience

May 2022 – Present
AT&T
Senior Data Analyst
AT&T • Bratislava, Slovakia • Hybrid
Coordinate and manage data-related projects across teams, acting as a key link between stakeholders and data contributors.

Deliver ad-hoc reports and analyses to support business decision-making.
Gather, structure, and validate data from multiple sources using SQL and Excel.
Design and present results using dashboards and reports in Power BI.

Achieved multiple successfully finalized projects.
Data Analysis SQL Project Management Power BI
Jul 2019 – Present
AT&T
Data Analyst
AT&T • Bratislava
Data reporting, analysis, structured insights, and operational support across multiple teams and processes.
Sep 2013 – Jul 2019
AT&T
Manager – Engineering Teams (2)
AT&T • Bratislava
Managed two engineering teams (10–15 people each).

Responsibilities included: workload management, productivity reports, leadership, mentoring, meetings, process governance, and cascading information.

Led operational tasks and ad-hoc aion initiatives.
Jan 2012 – Aug 2013
AT&T
ANIRA Network – Team Lead
AT&T • Bratislava
Gate-keeping and monitoring orders, providing trainings, handling escalations, and serving as an informational focus point for internal & external customers.
Jun 2010 – Dec 2011
AT&T
ANIRA Network – Implementation Manager
AT&T • Bratislava
Responsible for customer networking requirements, PVC configuration, customer training, troubleshooting, and cooperation with sales, billing, and other teams.
Sep 2009 – May 2010
AT&T
Remote Access Services – Order Specialist
AT&T • Bratislava
Handling enablement, deletion, and verification of customer requests for RAS accounts; configuration and adjustment of services.
May 2008 – Jun 2009
Europe Calling
Telesales Consultant (Part-time)
Europe Calling • Bratislava
Analyzed call quality, communicated selling techniques, created call scripts.
Feb 2007 – Apr 2008
CCC
Reservation Agent — SkyEurope Airlines
Competence Call Center • Bratislava
Assisted German and English clients with reservations, refunds, customer information via phone and email.
Sep 2004 – Dec 2006
Hotel Marrol’s
Bellboy (Part-time)
Hotel Marrol’s **** • Bratislava
Supported guests, assisted reception, communicated in English & German.

Education

Master’s Degree (Ing.)
University of Economics, Bratislava (2004–2009)
Faculty of Commerce / Tourism
Thesis: Remuneration system and methods in the tourism branch.

Projects

Automation Anywhere — Automation Project
AT&T • Feb 2015 – Present
Development of aion scripts using Automation Anywhere, improving efficiency and eliminating repetitive tasks for multiple teams.
Customized MS Outlook Workflow Solution
AT&T • Feb 2012 – Present
Built a complete task and workflow system in Outlook using custom forms & VBA macros. Improved productivity, clarity, and reporting within the GMIS validations team.
Unified Desktop Tool Implementation
AT&T • Jan 2018 – Feb 2018
Introduced new tooling and RPA aion resulting in saving 1.8 HC and enabling team members to advance into more complex roles.
Complete MS Power BI Reporting System
AT&T • Sep 2017 – Dec 2017
Designed and implemented a unified reporting system in Power BI used across the organization for weekly & monthly performance management.
Area Development Program
AT&T • Jan 2014 – Dec 2014
Implemented a comprehensive development program including tools, communication standards, skillset definitions, and regular 1:1 sessions. Result: stronger relationships and improved team performance.

Volunteering

AT&T
Event Organizer
Social Services
Organized regular volunteering events (3× yearly) for teams and participated actively. Worked with organizations such as Centrum rodiny, Dúbravka; SDM Domino; Naše Mesto; etc.