Daniel Mc Gonigal
About Daniel Mc Gonigal
Daniel McGonigal is a Business Analyst at URBN, where he oversees projects related to the MID system and assists with quality assurance and reporting. He has a diverse background in financial analysis, process development, and customer service, with experience at companies such as Apple and Inter IKEA Group.
Current Role at URBN
Daniel Mc Gonigal currently serves as a Business Analyst at URBN, which encompasses brands such as Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People, and Nuuly. He has been in this role since 2022, working in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His responsibilities include overseeing active projects related to the MID system and providing regular status updates to stakeholders. He assists in quality assurance, regression, and validation testing for various URBN merchandising systems. Additionally, he develops Qlik Sense reporting to enhance data accessibility for business users.
Previous Experience at UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies
Prior to his current position, Daniel worked as a Financial Analyst at UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies from 2017 to 2018 for one year in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. In this role, he contributed to financial analysis and reporting, supporting the company's operational and strategic goals.
Professional Background at Apple
Daniel gained valuable experience as a Family Room Specialist at Apple from 2011 to 2015 for four years in Towson, Maryland. His role involved providing customer support and assistance, enhancing the customer experience within the Apple retail environment.
Education and Expertise
Daniel holds a Master of Science in Information Technology: Informatics from the University of Maryland Global Campus, which he completed from 2017 to 2020. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Music Industry and Business Administration from Drexel University, studying from 2007 to 2011. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both technology and business principles.
Experience in Process Development
Daniel worked at Inter IKEA Group from 2018 to 2022, where he held roles as Lead Process Developer and Process Developer. His experience involved maintaining efficiencies for automated MID system job runs and acting as a liaison between end users and software vendors to address business needs. He utilized tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Slack, and SharePoint to manage project progress and vendor support requests.