Ran Umbao
@ranumbao
Operations leader and data analyst, turning compliance and operational data into actionable insights and dashboards.
What I'm looking for
I’m an Operations Leader and Data Analyst with a progressive career across fintech, global logistics, and education. I’m known for delivering operational excellence while translating complex operational data into decision-ready insights.
At a Tier-1 crypto exchange (Kraken), I scaled from hands-on AML/KYC work into Supervisor and Head Supervisor roles, managing high-stakes client onboarding pipelines for both retail and institutional portfolios. I then transitioned into an individual contributing position as the central Data Analyst for the Client Onboarding team.
I built and launched foundational performance scorecards used department-wide to monitor daily operations, and I created real-time dashboards and operational reports to improve data visibility across retail and institutional workflows. I focus on standardization, compliance integrity, and turning operational signals into clear business intelligence.
Beyond fintech, I’ve led risk mitigation and operational efficiency frameworks in logistics, optimizing fleet utilization, reducing bottlenecks and material losses, and cutting overhead with data-driven workflows. I also bring people leadership experience—mentoring multi-tier teams and driving consistent KPI and SLA outcomes through audits, coaching, and structured review procedures.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Served as the central data analyst for the Client Onboarding team, producing real-time dashboards and operational reports to improve workflow visibility across retail and institutional onboarding. Standardized, built, and launched a department-wide performance scorecard system used to monitor daily operational performance.
Scaled AML/KYC client onboarding operations for retail and institutional portfolios at a tier-1 crypto exchange, combining operational excellence with data-driven reporting. Drove executive-ready visibility through standardized dashboards and performance scorecards to improve turnaround times while maintaining compliance and platform integrity.
Managed and mentored 3 regional supervisors across the Philippines and Vietnam, ensuring consistent SLA and KPI achievement. Drove cross-cultural collaboration to maintain reliable onboarding operations and standardized performance expectations.
Supervised and coached a team of 8–10 analysts, conducting ongoing audits of outputs through targeted feedback and standardized review procedures. Monitored real-time queue volumes and shifted team focus areas to ensure weekly processing targets were met or exceeded.
Executed end-to-end identity verification, risk assessment, and AML compliance workflows in a high-volume environment. Performed due diligence on international retail accounts, identifying fraudulent documentation and mitigating potential compliance risks.
Risk and Efficiency Manager
Great Sierra Development Corporation
Nov 2015 - Mar 2017 (1 year 4 months)
Directed risk mitigation strategies and operational efficiency frameworks for a cement logistics and distribution network. Optimized fleet utilization, reduced supply chain bottlenecks, minimized material losses, and implemented data-driven workflows to cut overhead costs.
Assistant Manager for Operations
Chungdam Philippines
Feb 2015 - Oct 2015 (8 months)
Supported the Operations Manager in directing day-to-day operations, cross-account policy implementation, and high-stakes international client relations. Supervised multi-tier oversight of ESL educators to ensure peak service delivery and client retention, partnering with HR to streamline onboarding and resolve employee relations issues.
ESL Operations Supervisor
Chungdam Philippines
May 2013 - Feb 2015 (1 year 9 months)
Managed, evaluated, and scaled a team of 10–15 ESL educators focused on consistent account performance. Implemented daily coaching and tracking systems to meet or exceed monthly benchmarks.
Tutor/QA Coach
Chungdam Philippines
Mar 2010 - May 2013 (3 years 2 months)
Delivered English language instruction to international student bases (Korean and Chinese) while reviewing and editing academic essays and written summaries. Evaluated audio calls and tutor performance metrics, providing coaching feedback that improved departmental lesson quality scores.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of the Philippines in the Visayas
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Arts
2002 - 2006
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts from the University of the Philippines in the Visayas (Tacloban, Philippines) from 2002 to 2006.
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