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Christian Orton

@christianorton

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Senior Solutions Analyst with expertise in project management and data analysis.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a Senior Solutions Analyst with a strong background in project management and business analysis, holding both a Bachelor and Master of Business Administration from the University of Central Arkansas. With a GPA of 3.9 and 3.8 respectively, I have consistently demonstrated my commitment to excellence in my academic and professional endeavors. My experience spans various roles where I have successfully led process improvement initiatives, developed new strategies, and mentored junior analysts to enhance their skills.

Throughout my career, I have been responsible for managing multiple projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and delivering high-quality solutions. My role at DriveTime involved overseeing all project management tasks, creating process flow diagrams, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project success. I have also played a pivotal role in transforming technology processes at Vast Bank and Simmons Bank, where I implemented automation solutions and improved reporting capabilities using tools like PowerBI and Cognos.

My technical skills include proficiency in SQL, XML, and VB.Net, as well as experience with both waterfall and agile methodologies. I am passionate about leveraging my expertise to drive efficiency and innovation in organizations, and I am eager to contribute to a dynamic team that values collaboration and continuous improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Solutions Analyst

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DriveTime

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Managed all project management tasks for small and medium-sized projects, including forecasting and resource appraisals. Developed new processes to increase traceability and provide executive management with precise KPIs for project evaluation.

Project Management SDLC KPI Tracking Process Improvement Quality Assurance Agile Waterfall DevOps

Senior Business Systems Analyst

Vast Bank

Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 11 months)

Acted as a liaison between developers, database administrators, and business teams, supporting marketing and treasury efforts. Led core bank and ancillary technology transformation initiatives, conducting process improvement exercises and implementing new strategies.

Project Management Incident Response Confluence Agile Waterfall ETL

Senior IT Business Analyst

Simmons Bank

Jan 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 11 months)

Collaborated with senior management to develop and implement a new SDLC for automation software solutions, including workflow and robotic process automation. Designed, built, tested, and implemented automated workflows with SOAP/REST API integration and SQL queries, significantly reducing development windows.

SDLC Automation Robotic Process Automation Workflow Automation REST APIs SQL Server Cognos ETL Project Management

Technology Business Consultant

FIS

Jan 2016 - Dec 2019 (3 years 11 months)

Worked as part of development and production support teams for mainframe, client-server, and cloud-based core banking applications. Acted as lead business analyst for agile development projects and managed waterfall projects in JIRA, maintaining documentation in Confluence.

Technology Consulting Core Banking Cloud Computing Business Analysis Agile Development Jira Confluence Waterfall Implementation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Central Arkansas

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

Grade: 3.8 GPA

Activities and societies: Graduate of the Dale Carnegie Leadership Course

Earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Central Arkansas in 2016, maintaining a GPA of 3.8. This advanced degree focused on strategic business management and leadership.

University of Central Arkansas

Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration

Grade: 3.9 GPA

Activities and societies: Business Administration Student of The Year 2014, Presidential Honors Scholar (multiple semesters)

Completed a Bachelor of Business Administration at the University of Central Arkansas in 2014, achieving a GPA of 3.9. This program provided a strong foundation in business principles and practices.