Daren D. Walker
Fort Knox,KY
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Human Resources Officer (Lieutenant Colonel)
United States Army
06.2016 - Current
- Directed military human resources life-cycle functions, facilitating HR policy formulation and implementation across all command levels.
- Managed personnel coordination and integration, improving operational effectiveness across echelons.
- Led and supervised small teams and company-sized elements of over 200 personnel.
- Oversaw HR policy interpretation, ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational objectives.
Commissioned Officer (Adjutant General/Signal Corps)
United States Army Reserve
11.2003 - Current
- Executed command and staff functions, managing operational plans and developing training plans to support company and battalion operations.
- Coordinated training exercises for soldiers to enhance operational readiness.
- Managed logistical support for equipment and personnel during deployments.
- Supervised administrative tasks to maintain accurate personnel records.
Senior Business Applications Analyst
FedEx
10.2012 - 06.2016
- Led large-scale custom software development initiative to support global pricing and contract agreements for FedEx customers.
- Delivered project scope from definition through launch phases, leading team of eight business analysts in eliciting and documenting business and software requirements and overseeing testing activities.
- Directed development and testing teams, providing SME support throughout project development and launch phases.
- FedEx Services
Application Development Analyst II
International Paper Co.
12.2011 - 09.2012
- Supported International Paper’s core business groups by analyzing and developing technical requirements, and developing Business Intelligence solutions using SAP Business Intelligence and Business Objects toolsets.
- Delivered Business Intelligence development services to improve reporting capabilities within ITSS.
- Analyzed application requirements for software development projects at International Paper Co.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design user-friendly applications.
- Developed and maintained documentation for system processes and applications.
IT Business Analyst
International Paper Co.
02.2010 - 11.2011
- Partnered with business community as point of contact for IT-related activities, facilitating communication and collaboration.
- Focused on order management process improvement, formulated and defined systems, scope, and objectives based on user needs and understanding of business systems and industry requirements.
- Led projects including export process improvement, retirement of legacy systems, and enterprise-wide software sourcing and adoption, enhancing operational capabilities.
- Industrial Packaging – Containerboard Division
Information Systems Operations Officer
United States Army
05.2009 - 01.2010
- Developed requirements for designing and implementing data communications systems and networks; oversaw IT supply and acquisitions, managing acquisition, receipt, storage, and issuance of automation equipment.
- Directed management, operation, and maintenance of information technology equipment; advised command staff on implementing and managing information systems.
- Active, Operation Enduring Freedom, Kandahar, Afghanistan
IT Business Analyst
International Paper Co.
11.2007 - 04.2009
- Formulated and defined systems, scope, and objectives for order management based on user needs and comprehensive understanding of business systems and industry requirements.
- Partnered with business community, serving as primary contact for IT activities to align technical solutions with business objectives.
- Industrial Packaging – Containerboard Division
IT Business Specialist II
International Paper Co.
07.2006 - 10.2007
- Developed custom reports and queries for information analytics, enabling data-driven insights for stakeholders.
- Collaborated with ITSS team on business intelligence development projects to improve data accessibility and reporting capabilities.
- Supported enterprise business groups by developing and applying business intelligence processes and applications to enhance decision-making.
- Provided first-tier support for Crystal Enterprise and SAP BW front-end applications.
Systems Branch Chief, Personnel Systems Division
United States Army Reserve
11.2003 - 11.2005
- Developed database systems and user applications enhancing personnel strength accounting for 3D Personnel Command.
- Maintained inventory of hardware and software equipment valued over $400,000, ensuring operational readiness.
- Led platoon of over 50 soldiers, developing training plans and coordinating resources to optimize training outcomes.
Information Systems Operator/Analyst
United States Army Reserve
03.1997 - 11.2003
- Installed, operated, and maintained computer systems and software to ensure operational readiness.
- Operated and maintained communication systems for military operations.
- Monitored system performance and identified technical issues.
- Trained personnel on Army software systems, enhancing user proficiency and reducing support requests.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure equipment readiness.
Database Administrator/Systems Analyst
United States Army
11.2002 - 07.2003
- Developed Microsoft SQL Server database with ASP front-end for real-time tracking of over 250,000 personnel deployed in Operations Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom, improving location management.
- Designed and implemented databases for diverse projects, enhancing data management and accessibility.
- Maintained 30 computer systems, troubleshooting network connectivity issues, installing hardware and software, and developing system requirements to support operational needs.
- Active, Operation Enduring Freedom, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
Education
M.S. - Strategic Studies
United States Army War College
Carlisle, PA06-2025
M.S. - Management-Information Systems
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05-2006
B.S. - Computer Science
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS05-2002
Skills
- Project management
- Program management
- IT project management
- Requirements analysis
- Process improvement
- Process management
- Process modeling
- Software documentation
- Software development lifecycle
- Organizational leadership
- Team leadership
- Team-building
Certification
- PMI Project Management Professional (PMP), 1474263, 09/01/11
- CompTIA Security+, 2015
- CompTIA Network+, 2015
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Senior Human Resources Officer (Lieutenant Colonel)
United States Army
06.2016 - Current
Senior Business Applications Analyst
FedEx
10.2012 - 06.2016
Application Development Analyst II
International Paper Co.
12.2011 - 09.2012
IT Business Analyst
International Paper Co.
02.2010 - 11.2011
Information Systems Operations Officer
United States Army
05.2009 - 01.2010
IT Business Analyst
International Paper Co.
11.2007 - 04.2009
IT Business Specialist II
International Paper Co.
07.2006 - 10.2007
Commissioned Officer (Adjutant General/Signal Corps)
United States Army Reserve
11.2003 - Current
Systems Branch Chief, Personnel Systems Division
United States Army Reserve
11.2003 - 11.2005
Database Administrator/Systems Analyst
United States Army
11.2002 - 07.2003
Information Systems Operator/Analyst
United States Army Reserve
03.1997 - 11.2003
M.S. - Strategic Studies
United States Army War College
M.S. - Management-Information Systems
Mississippi State University
B.S. - Computer Science
Jackson State University