Christopher Chennat
IT Mainframe Operator
Broomall,PA
Summary
IT professional with expertise in government procurement, skilled at translating technical concepts into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders. Proven ability to analyze intricate topics quickly and take action. Strong background in training teams, negotiating with vendors, and managing public bid openings. Committed to leveraging technical knowledge and procurement experience into generating sales.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Monitoring Assoicate
South Eastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
03.2023 - Current
- Able to explain complex technical topics to leaders who may not be technical experts
- Provided fast intake and resolutions of IT issues via ServiceNow Platform
- Tracked and managed assets including 170 Toshiba copiers
- Communicated with external sales departments to secure services for SEPTA
- Executed Mainframe operations
PLC Specialist - Insustrial Mechanics
SEPTA
02.2018 - 03.2023
- Programmed and maintained Programmable Logic Controllers
- Managed 80 plus machines in continuous use by passengers
- Trained apprentices in SEPTA’s mentorship program
- Increased production output by troubleshooting and resolving complex issues in a timely manner.
Senior Procurement Officer
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)
04.2014 - 02.2018
- Interfaced directly with vendors seeking to do business with SEPTA
- Led an initiative that eliminated sole-source procurement, resulting in a $2,000 per-part cost reduction.
- Conducted data analysis of SEPTA’s credit card transactions to optimize blanket contracts.
- Developed reports and data visualizations for upper management
Manager
Yesdi Systems
02.2004 - 04.2014
- Sold software, hardware, installation and monitoring services
- Interfaced directly with clients
- Expert at getting referrals
- Managed day-to-day operations, payroll, and contracts.
- Led a team of technicians and staff to optimize operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science
Thomas Edison State University
New Jersey05.2026
Skills
- Data Analysis & Visualization (Excel, Power BI)
- Regulatory Compliance & Safety Reporting
- Operational Analytics
- Project Coordination
- Lead Trainer for SEPTA's Procurement and ASI course
Certification
Information Technology Infrastructure Library - 4
TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES
- - Microsoft Word, Excel, Power BI
- - SQL, Python (for data analysis)
- - Roscoe, Control-M, and Control-D (for data processing and reporting)
Accomplishments
ITIL 4 Certification
Timeline
IT Monitoring Assoicate
South Eastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
03.2023 - Current
PLC Specialist - Insustrial Mechanics
SEPTA
02.2018 - 03.2023
Senior Procurement Officer
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)
04.2014 - 02.2018
Manager
Yesdi Systems
02.2004 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science
Thomas Edison State University
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