Testing Validation and Controls:I led a project focused on improving the validation and control procedures for financial data. This included developing and executing detailed test cases to ensure data accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.Flexibility with New Technologies:Although my direct experience with certain data management platforms is limited, I took the initiative to complete a self-paced online course to get up to speed. Using this new knowledge, I… Show more Testing Validation and Controls:I led a project focused on improving the validation and control procedures for financial data. This included developing and executing detailed test cases to ensure data accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.Flexibility with New Technologies:Although my direct experience with certain data management platforms is limited, I took the initiative to complete a self-paced online course to get up to speed. Using this new knowledge, I created a prototype catalog for data assets, demonstrating my ability to quickly learn and apply new skills.Database Expertise:In a previous role, I managed a data migration project that involved transferring large datasets between different database systems. My approach optimized data storage and improved query performance, leading to a 30% faster query response time.Programming Languages Proficiency (SQL and SAS):I’ve developed and maintained a range of SQL queries and SAS programs to automate financial reporting processes. This effort reduced the manual workload by 80% and improved data accuracy by minimizing human errors.Understanding Downstream Impacts:I played a key role in a major data warehouse transformation project by conducting a thorough impact analysis. This helped us identify and address potential issues, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruption to business operations.Written and Verbal Communication Skills:I regularly prepare comprehensive documentation and reports to communicate project updates, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders. These documents have been crucial in supporting informed decision-making at the executive level. Show less

- **Leading Scrum Teams Using Agile Methodology:** - Directed Scrum teams in implementing Agile practices, ensuring efficient project progression and team self-organization. - Facilitated Agile ceremonies, fostering team collaboration and sprint planning.- **Creating Business Requirements:** - Drafted detailed business requirements, translating stakeholder needs into actionable project goals. - Collaborated with technical teams to ensure requirements were feasible… Show more - **Leading Scrum Teams Using Agile Methodology:** - Directed Scrum teams in implementing Agile practices, ensuring efficient project progression and team self-organization. - Facilitated Agile ceremonies, fostering team collaboration and sprint planning.- **Creating Business Requirements:** - Drafted detailed business requirements, translating stakeholder needs into actionable project goals. - Collaborated with technical teams to ensure requirements were feasible and aligned with system capabilities.- **Real-Time Reporting System Development:** - Created a reporting system providing real-time insights into customer satisfaction and product performance. - Utilized data analytics tools to capture and interpret customer feedback effectively.- **Cross-Functional Team Collaboration:** - Worked with diverse teams on projects, ensuring alignment between technical solutions and business objectives. - Facilitated communication between departments to achieve cohesive project outcomes.- **Analyzing Customer Feedback:** - Analyzed customer feedback to identify trends and areas for improvement. - Translated customer insights into actionable strategies for product or service enhancement.- Automated Customer Data Monitoring System: - Developed an automated system for monitoring customer data, enabling timely alerts for potential issues. - Implemented data tracking mechanisms to proactively identify and address customer concerns.Market Research and Strategy Development: - Conducted market research to understand customer needs and market trends. - Formulated strategies to effectively address identified customer requirements and preferences.Financial Modeling and Viability Assessments: - Developed financial models to forecast cash flows and assess the viability of potential projects. - Performed financial analysis to determine the long-term sustainability of project investments. Show less

Create flow diagrams, documentation, context diagrams used in design development• Evaluate systems decisions to validate business & technical requirements• Complete detailed analysis on the impact various projects could have on targeted changes and define system boundaries and interactions• Elicit and document business and technical requirements• Analyze business events that take place in systemsPreferred skills and experiences:• Experience with Master Data matching,… Show more Create flow diagrams, documentation, context diagrams used in design development• Evaluate systems decisions to validate business & technical requirements• Complete detailed analysis on the impact various projects could have on targeted changes and define system boundaries and interactions• Elicit and document business and technical requirements• Analyze business events that take place in systemsPreferred skills and experiences:• Experience with Master Data matching, preferably Probabilistic Matching methods• Experience with Master Data Management applications, preferably IBM MDM• Experience with matching demographics analysis and tuning• Capability to write SQL queries to support requirements research, preferably OracleDay-to-Day Responsibilities:• Draft requirements for project requests as assigned• Work with business partners to translate business request into functional requirements• Assist in resolving design and requirement conflicts and refinements• Participate and lead improvements in business request content and system documentation• Participate and lead improvements in documenting and archiving project requirements Show less

Facilitated migration Project from legacy system.

Led Visa high profile payment processing clients including Google, Apple, Walmart, Bestbuy, Worldpay.

Working on the Highly sensitive data project. Top data mitigation project for the company at that time.

Led 26 million dollar E-commerce project to successful production and implementation for insurance agents.

• Research and compare vehicle symbol filings received from Product Manager• Create business requirements, program changes and execute test plans for system testing• Responsible for competitor vehicle and symbol programming and testing • Proactively research and verify competitor insurance rates and coverage calculations through the examination of competitor rate guide.• Compare and contrast competitor and Progressive Insurance product rates• Identify competitor rate… Show more • Research and compare vehicle symbol filings received from Product Manager• Create business requirements, program changes and execute test plans for system testing• Responsible for competitor vehicle and symbol programming and testing • Proactively research and verify competitor insurance rates and coverage calculations through the examination of competitor rate guide.• Compare and contrast competitor and Progressive Insurance product rates• Identify competitor rate programming errors on the Progressive Insurance website• Provide analyst programming and analysis of competitor rates• Identify and create process improvements• Created, maintained, and distributed daily team workload• Expedited Rate Revision requests • Designed, built & maintained testing/research procedure Share Point site for department Show less

Assisted escalated customer's with claims resolution. Verified draft payments, provided technical expertise to Clru reps, as well as coaching for newly hired employees.

As division governor, my job was to lead and support the division through the supervision and support of the area directors. One of my primary goals as division governor was to ensure that each of my 22 clubs achieved their mission and fulfilled their responsibilities to their members. To achieve this, I coordinated division activities, set division goals, and assisted in the training of area and club leaders. .

As area governor, I served as the direct liaison between the district and the clubs. The District Administrative Bylaws provide for the selection of area governors either by appointment by the district governor or by election by the area councils. As the Area 22 governor I conducted club visits twice a year within the respective areas to understand and support club needs. I lead Area 22 to Select Distinguished status in 2012.

Led Progressive Messenger Toastmaster Corporate Club to Select Distinguished status in 2011, and Distinguished status in 2012. Hand selected by CEO to lead Toastmasters Educational program to all Progressive Employees, emphasis on IT professionals.

• Provided service to taxpayers regarding their federal tax accounts • Conducted taxpayer account maintenance, including researching applicable federal tax laws to resolve customer issues• Assisted taxpayers with tax form completion • Obtained various IRS certifications related to federal tax law