Get to know Ericka Ault, Business Intelligence Developer at JMT Technology Group! Ericka enjoys hiking with her dog, trying new restaurants, wineries, and breweries, and reading. She primarily reads fiction, specifically fantasy, romance, or both (romantasy), and the past two years she has read over 100 books each year! Ericka works with business users to develop business intelligence solutions that provide valuable insights. She uses various BI tools including Power BI, DAX, and TSQL for internal reporting and data exploration. Her prior help desk experience equips her with the expertise and demeanor to effectively support and train users in engaging with reporting, thereby giving them the confidence to utilize the tools and gain the best insights from their data.

1. What do you do at JMT?

I lead JMT's Business Intelligence Team, which develops and manages all our enterprise level reporting in Power BI.

2. What brought you to JMT?

I began my career at JMT as a Computer Support Specialist on the Service Desk. Fresh out of college, I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to do, and I saw the role as a good opportunity to learn about all the different aspects of IT. While on the Service Desk, I gained extensive exposure to our employees and had the opportunity to learn a great deal about the company. JMT has been a great place to help me grow, both personally and professionally.

3. What do you like most about JMT?

My favorite thing about JMT is the people. I have a great team that makes me excited about the work we do every day. I am surrounded by people who genuinely care about what's best for JMT and our employee-owners. Our leadership prioritizes our culture, and it is evident in every decision, big or small.

4. What type of projects do you like to work on most?

I like to work on projects that have complex business logic that requires critical thinking and problem-solving. I enjoy coming up with creative, out-of-the-box solutions that make things easier for our business users.

5. What advice do you have for someone who wants to get into this industry / career?

Don't be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone. You may need to apply for jobs that you haven't considered or may not be exactly what you want. If you find a great company, they will support you in your career aspirations and help you achieve your goals.

6. What is something new and exciting that you're working on?

My team is starting to explore the AI tools that have come out in the Business Intelligence space. We will conduct a comparison of the tools to determine the best fit for our business users, enabling them to easily ask questions about our BI datasets.