Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Heather Venegas

Lincoln,CA

Summary

Dedicated Systems Analyst committed to resolving complex problems, improving processes, and fostering effective cross-functional collaboration to enhance organizational efficiencies ensuring end user and client satisfaction. Skilled in system analysis, process improvement, and technical troubleshooting; identifying system issues, pain points, root cause and delivering impactful solutions. Effective verbal and written communication; ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. Proficient in prioritizing tasks in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager, Enterprise Solutions System Analysts

First Tech Federal Credit Union
12.2022 - 09.2024

Position encompasses all job duties listed under 'Systems Analyst II, Enterprise Solutions,' with the addition of:

  • Manage team of 3 System Analysts (core systems supported: DNA and Oracle), with an average ticket intake of 45/month and Change Management submissions of 9/month.
  • Assume escalations of complex technical issues; research, and analyze data to make informed management decisions.
  • Responsible for high-priority enterprise deliverables regarding core system DNA, ensuring work is completed timely and accurately.
  • Establish employee performance goals and meet weekly to discuss progress. Conduct quarterly and yearly reviews.
  • Cross-train and mentor employees to enhance team performance and encourage professional growth.
  • Host monthly stakeholder meetings to collaborate on current issues and projects, and ensure SLAs are met.
  • Ensure operational and regulatory audits are completed timely, and policies/procedures are updated within expected guidelines.
  • Oversee front-end system access requests for DNA, approximately 1300 users; review and approve job based access and exceptions through thorough risk assessment.

Systems Analyst II, Enterprise Solutions

First Tech Federal Credit Union
10.2018 - 12.2022
  • Triage, troubleshoot, consult, and resolve technical system issues reported by business stakeholders within DNA.
  • Proactively partner with business stakeholders to analyze, recommend, facilitate testing, and implement enhancements for DNA system optimization.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement system solutions for business challenges.
  • Lead project intake meetings, gather business requirements, create formal requirements documentation, and coordinate resources for business-led projects.
  • Facilitate user acceptance testing (UAT); assist with test plan development, test criteria, and use cases, ensuring solution is fully vetted.
  • Submit vetted and tested system changes to Change Management for approvals and production implementation.
  • Perform gap analysis, root cause analysis, and process mapping activities to recommend applicable business solutions.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects/initiatives in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks to reach milestones timely and efficiently.
  • Provide technical and testing support throughout key life cycle system upgrades within DNA and Oracle.
  • Administer and maintain front-end core system user access profiles based on job title and job duties.
  • Train new team members on system processes and procedures, ensuring consistent quality of work.

Digital Fulfillment Representative Senior

First Tech Federal Credit Union
04.2012 - 10.2018
  • Review and process deposit product applications submitted through digital online channel.
  • Professionally communicate new account details to members electronically.
  • Identify potential red flags within applications and follow escalation guidelines.
  • Assist Contact Center Representatives with system application-related issues/questions; troubleshoot and resolve or escalate as required.
  • Collaborated with contractor to process-map current and future state life cycle of digital product application.
  • Integral role in vetting, testing, and launching new digital product application.
  • Created training materials and conducted training classes for colleagues on new digital product application.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mira Loma High School
Sacramento, CA

Some College (No Degree) - General Education Studies

American River College
Sacramento, CA

Skills

  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Analytical Skills
  • Process Improvement
  • Requirements Gathering
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Project Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptability
  • Change Management

Accomplishments

  • Gathered and documented business requirements for a system automated custom solution; provided testing, technical, configuration and go-live support. When launched this solution reduced front-end manual processing time by 95%.
  • Identified an inaccurate product level setting during a review. Collaborated with product owner to document required tasks, downstream impacts, testing and timeline to implement a change. Successful implementation reduced the potential for regulatory findings and future remediation efforts.

Certification

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt - Financial Services

References

  • Chelsey Olden, Mobile: 916-396-9457, Employer: Sutter Health, Title: Applications Analyst IV
  • Trina Messinger, Mobile: 503-810-0465, Employer: First Tech Federal Credit Union, Title: Director, Deposit Products
  • Joshua Eich, Mobile: 503-560-0716, Employer: First Tech Federal Credit Union, Title: Director, Enterprise Solutions
  • Kimberly Eckhart, Mobile: 503-778-0184, Employer: First Tech Federal Credit Union, Title: Manager, Deposit Products
  • Venessa Prempas, Mobile: 630-485-1023, Employer: Sutter Health, Title: Manager, Operations Facility and Property Services

Timeline

Manager, Enterprise Solutions System Analysts

First Tech Federal Credit Union
12.2022 - 09.2024

Systems Analyst II, Enterprise Solutions

First Tech Federal Credit Union
10.2018 - 12.2022

Digital Fulfillment Representative Senior

First Tech Federal Credit Union
04.2012 - 10.2018

High School Diploma -

Mira Loma High School

Some College (No Degree) - General Education Studies

American River College
Heather Venegas