Hi, my name is

Michael Descy.

I'm an audit and data analytics professional

I am an auditor, software engineer, data analyst, and writer who uses technology to solve real-world problems. I follow the tech industry closely, have a deep interest in AI, and find purpose in helping others.

Resume

About Me

I work at the intersection of audit and data analytics, leveraging technology to drive insights and efficiency. I combine technical expertise with analytical skills to improve decision-making and business processes, and I automate repetitive tasks and streamline workflows for greater productivity.

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Technologies I've been working with recently:

Azure SQL Server
DuckDB
Tableau
Power BI
C#
Rust
Python
PowerShell
Polars
Pandas
Docker
Podman
GitHub Copilot
OpenCode AI

Experience

Risk & Regulatory Consulting LLC
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey

Audit Data Analytics Manager - Risk & Regulatory Consulting LLC

Aug 2012 - present

I design and implement the technology stack for regulatory data call projects and perform analytical reporting and IT audit-related tasks.

Lead Information Systems Auditor - Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey

Jan 2011 - Aug 2012

Conducted IT audits, monitored critical information systems rollouts, and led junior auditors.

Education

2005

Master of Business Administration

University of Connecticut School of Business

Concentration: Finance and Management

2000

Bachelor of Arts

Brandeis University

Major: English and American Literature
Minor: Humanities Interdisciplinary Program
Honors: Highest departmental honors

Projects

MacOS App

SwiftoDo Desktop

A macOS desktop app for managing tasks with the todo.txt format. An expanded version of the SwiftoDo iOS app.

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iOS App

SwiftoDo

A mobile app for managing tasks with the todo.txt format.

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iOS App

Simple Call Blocker

An iOS app that blocks unwanted calls by phone number range.

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Plaintext Productivity

A guide to simple, plaintext-based productivity for knowledge workers. It shows how to set up a Windows computer for fast, simple task management, writing, and file organization — using plaintext files whenever possible as a universal format that never locks you into a single vendor or software stack.

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