Open To Work
Michael Sierra
Rialto,CA
Summary
Results-driven executive with extensive experience in strategic leadership and operational excellence. Proven track record in driving growth, optimizing processes, and fostering team collaboration. Exceptional skills in strategic planning, financial management, and stakeholder engagement. Adaptable and reliable, consistently achieving high-impact results in dynamic environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President; Sampling & Test Development Specialist II
Bank of America
Glendale, California
01.2006 - Current
- Design, develop, test, and maintain applications supporting business operations across multiple departments including Credit Risk, HR Systems, Loan Administration, and Loss Mitigation.
- Automate manual processes by building reports, databases, and tools using SQL, VBA, MS Access, and Visual Basic—significantly improving efficiency and accuracy.
- Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly reporting processes for Line of Business (LOB), supporting business insights and operational decisions.
- Analyze and compare data across multiple enterprise systems including Horizon, Edge, Clues, Statusmart, and Lynx to create validation reports for audit teams and OCC compliance.
- Provide pre- and post-development data reporting to support Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) and Monthly Management Reports (MMRs).
- Lead system analysis, design, programming, testing, and documentation for applications within the Loss Mitigation division.
- Collaborate with business partners and technical teams to identify process improvements and implement automated solutions.
- Support portfolio line of business (HMCT) by troubleshooting issues, validating QR samples, and assisting with implementation of new testing initiatives.
- Participate in code reviews and design sessions, contributing to system improvements and best practices.
- Train and support end users on newly developed tools and systems, ensuring successful adoption and usability.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a high-volume environment while consistently meeting deadlines.
- Work independently with minimal supervision in remote and fast-paced settings.
Previous Roles Within Bank of America
- Enterprise Independent Specialist
- Assistant VP; Testing&Sample Developer SMART IT
- HRIS Application Development
- Developer II/Credit Risk Developer II
- Loan Administration (Prime & HELOC lines of business)
- Systems Fraud Department Support (Clues & Mustang)
- Enterprise Independent Testing (EIT) – Sample Developer
Education
High School Diploma -
John H. Francis Polytechnic Senior High School
Sun Valley, CA06-1992
Associate of Science - General Studies
Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA05-1995
Skills
- SQL & Database Development
- SSIS / Data Integration
- VBA & Excel Automation
- MS Access & Visual Basic
- Reporting & Data Analysis
- Process Automation
- System Design & Development
- Business Requirements (BRDs, MMRs)
- Quality Assurance & Testing
- Technical Documentation
- Training & End-User Support
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- SQL Server
- SSIS
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- VBA
- MS Access
- Visual Basic
- Enterprise Systems: Horizon, Edge, Clues, Statusmart, Lynx
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Coaching and mentoring
- Complex Problem-solving
- Strategic planning
- Business development
- Results-driven
- Documentation and reporting
- Risk management
- Process improvement
- Data analysis
- Human resources
Accomplishments
- Streamlined reporting processes by automating manual workflows, reducing processing time and improving data accuracy.
- Developed validation and audit reporting tools used by compliance teams and regulatory groups.
- Played a key role in cross-system data analysis and reconciliation efforts across multiple enterprise platforms.
- Consistently selected for special projects and complex assignments due to strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Additional Strengths
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration
- Ability to adapt quickly to new systems and technologies
- Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Timeline
Vice President; Sampling & Test Development Specialist II
Bank of America
01.2006 - Current
High School Diploma -
John H. Francis Polytechnic Senior High School
Associate of Science - General Studies
Glendale Community College