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Chaz Davis

Chaz Davis

Summary

Versatile innovator with a rich history spanning diverse industries, bringing a unique blend of strategic insight and hands-on experience. Recognized for orchestrating impactful transformations across Software Engineering, Business, and Data Analysis, coupled with a nuanced understanding of consumer behavior. Proven success in steering technology-driven initiatives and fostering innovation to achieve outstanding results.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineer

Ally Financial Inc.
2022.01 - Current
  • Spearhead collaborative initiatives with cross-functional teams, driving innovative product development and prototype programs.
  • Enforce strict adherence to governance and regulatory controls, ensuring industry-leading standards in information security, architecture, and design.
  • Implement iterative testing solutions for software applications, meticulously documenting change management procedures for seamless optimization.

Senior Business Analyst

Ally Financial Inc.
2021.04 - 2022.01
  • Decipher intricate business questions, collaborating with internal stakeholders to crystallize analytical requirements for customer, product, and project needs.
  • Architect robust data-gathering and reporting structures, leveraging system features to enhance efficiency.
  • Define advanced analytics to fuel business development, productivity, and process improvement.
  • Harness cloud platforms to build influential visualizations, contributing to strategic planning and executive decision-making.

Senior Data Analyst

MasterCard
2020.06 - 2021.04

• Elevate statistical data analysis, design, and information flow, cultivating a dynamic and data-driven culture.

• Actively participate in requirements meetings and data mapping sessions, discerning critical business needs.

• Synthesize complex business datasets, producing insightful reports and polished presentations that influence strategic decision-making.

• Establish a comprehensive library of models and reusable knowledge-base assets for consistent and streamlined business intelligence.

E-Commerce Category Merchant

Academy Sports + Outdoors
2020.03 - 2020.06

• Optimize e-commerce fulfillment strategy, striking a balance between cost minimization, profit maximization, and superior customer satisfaction.

• Establish and manages an accurate e-commerce budget, ensuring well-funded digital ad campaigns that enrich the customer experience.

• Track consumer behavior, content management, and purchase weight to formulate robust customer acquisition and retention programs.

• Customize e-commerce platforms, introducing new products, designing landing pages, and integrating vendors and apps for enhanced website UI and UX.

Replenishment Analyst

Academy Sports + Outdoors
2018.12 - 2020.03

• Drive seamless product deliveries through meticulous replenishment analysis, optimizing processes from production to end-user.

• Maintain a detailed department procedures manual, ensuring precision in processing requirements for each client account.

• Execute purchase orders according to internal policies, verifying on-time delivery, order quantities, and costs.

• Analyze delivery process trends, uncovering efficiencies for improved inventory management.

Assistant Buyer

Academy Sports + Outdoors
2018.02 - 2018.12

• Skillfully negotiate with vendors to address inventory needs, maintaining optimal profit margins.
• Manage vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery, and invoicing, upholding contractual guidelines for financial planning.
• Collaborate on special events and seasonal promotions with buyers, ensuring sufficient product stock and driving sales.
• Support daily purchasing department operations, maximizing productivity and revenue.

Procurement Analyst

iHeartMedia, Clear Channel
2016.07 - 2018.01

• Negotiates intricate corporate procurement contracts, establishing advantageous partnerships through collaboration with internal and external contacts.

• Generates comprehensive reports on purchasing operations, providing valuable insights for strategic decision-making.

• Identifies cost-effective vendors, resulting in substantial savings of $1.8M annually in utility and contractor expenses.

• Streamlines contract bidding through RFP processes, securing the best prices for materials and services.

Public Accountant

Deloitte
Houston , TX
2015.01 - 2016.06

• Guide planning, integration, and delivery of financial and compliance audits for clients across diverse industries.

• Establish accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems in adherence to GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.

• Design and execute audits, coordinating efforts for control and financial documentation acquisition.

• Analyze financial data, delivering comprehensive reports on financial statuses.

Education

Accounting and Finance

Trinity University

Skills

  • Generative AI
  • Data Communication
  • DevOps
  • Cloud Computing
  • Cyber Security
  • User Administration
  • App Development
  • Data Analytics
  • Software Testing & Automation
  • Scalability & Optimization
  • UX/UI Product Delivery
  • Consumer Analytics

Certification

Security+

CompTIA

Data+

CompTIA

DataSy+

CompTIA

Certified Scrum Master

Scrum Alliance

Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

ESSEC Business School

Azure Data Fundamentals

Microsoft

Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals

Microsoft

Azure AI Fundamentals

Microsoft

Software

Azure Databricks

Azure Data Studio

Azure Data Factory

Azure App Insights

Power BI

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

Postman

LinqPad

Azure OpenAI

Google Analytics

BigQuery

Splunk

GitHub

Postman

Tableau

Lookr

Timeline

Software Engineer

Ally Financial Inc.
2022.01 - Current

Senior Business Analyst

Ally Financial Inc.
2021.04 - 2022.01

Senior Data Analyst

MasterCard
2020.06 - 2021.04

E-Commerce Category Merchant

Academy Sports + Outdoors
2020.03 - 2020.06

Replenishment Analyst

Academy Sports + Outdoors
2018.12 - 2020.03

Assistant Buyer

Academy Sports + Outdoors
2018.02 - 2018.12

Procurement Analyst

iHeartMedia, Clear Channel
2016.07 - 2018.01

Public Accountant

Deloitte
2015.01 - 2016.06

Accounting and Finance

Trinity University

Certified Scrum Master

Scrum Alliance

Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

ESSEC Business School

Chaz Davis