WAYNE F. KURTZ (215) 385-2011

Email: wfkurtz@yahoo.comNetworking: http://www.linkedin.com/in/waynekurtzBlog: http://waynekurtz.wordpress.com/

Employment ObjectiveTo continue modeling and analyzing complex data and workflows to define MVP (minimum viable product) and DOD (definition of done) in order to meet or exceed the objectives of clients who are committed to an agile software development environment to solve their problems in a sustainable and scalable manner.

Experience SummaryHave demonstrated ability to identify and analyze business requirements, and design innovative solutions to meet client needs for over 25 years. Experienced in all aspects of software solution development and project lifecycle management. Have used several methodologies including, most recently, the agile approach. Have lead small and large teams and worked as an individual contributor in large and small organizations.

Industries have included: Insurance (Surety & Health), Manufacturing, Banking, Retail, E-commerce and Government (Federal, state, local and foreign – formerly held DOD TS clearance).

Have published articles on data modeling, data quality and sentiment analysis (see blog above).

EducationMaster of Business Administration (MBA) Degree in Accounting and FinanceTEMPLE UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Psychology and Business Administration TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA

Professional Experience

● Liberty Mutual Surety – Plymouth Meeting, PA Dec 2013 – June 2016Surety Workbench ● Senior Data Modeler. Participated in the agile development of a next generation line-of-business application built

using the Ruby on Rails development environment and initially deployed to an internal web infrastructure while designed for eventual mobile and public deployment. Worked to stay at least one sprint ahead of the development teams. Depending on the level of activity and the stage of the project this could be between two and six development teams at one time. Accomplishments included:● Primary Benefit to client: Provided incremental iterative data modeling for two and a half years using Erwin

9.4 in an agile software development environment. ● Provided development teams with a business approved data model for them to write their code against.● Managed activities using Atlassian products: JIRA (story backlog management), Confluence (wiki), Fisheye

(development artifact management) and Subversion (version control).● Worked with scrum masters, developers and functional analysts to influence data definitions and structures,

and with project management to influence scheduling and resource allocation.● Co-ordinated efforts between agile and non-agile teams.● Participated in data governance and data quality activities in developing standards and mapping data

structures between legacy and new data sources. ● Lead team of up to 4 data professionals.● Participated in data governance and data quality activities in developing standards and mapping data

structures between legacy and new data sources. ● Worked with off-shore developers.

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● Marion Publications – King of Prussia, PA Aug 2013 – Oct 2013Email Marketing Application Development ● Data Architect. Analyzed sales and subscription data, and designed schema to improve marketing campaigns.

● Fallon Community Health Plan - Worcester, MA Aug 2012 – June 2013HealthCare Payer Data Warehouse ● Business Intelligence Architect. Created the conceptual architecture needed for developing the data extract

component of a full-scale enterprise data warehouse (EDW) redesign/rewrite project. The extract architecture was based on the concept of a “canonical structure” to standardize the interface that developers, and analysts would use for producing the data extracts that would be exchanged with the client’s business partners including adapting a set of mature requirements to a new data and process model. This included exposure to HIPAA EDI standards. Accomplishments included:● Primary Benefit to client: Allowed continuation of data exchange with business partners during transition

without disruption.● Wrote the descriptive architecture and method document for the extract component and presented it to

management as the basis for the solution, and defended the same at peer reviews.● Worked with data analysts and developers to design and implement accepted solution using Erwin.● Introduced and conducted daily scrum meetings with team.● Worked with off-shore developers.

● United Technologies – Carrier Division - Farmington, CT May 2011 – July 2012Manufacturing Data Integration – Home Comfort Products● Enterprise Data Architect. Worked with Data Warehouse Manager on an enterprise data integration project,

the goal of which was to model common conceptual, logical and physical data structures to integrate, rationalize and conform data from multiple organization units and systems into a shareable canonical reference model. This model supports both enterprise and departmental decision making by eliminating inconsistencies in specific business terms and definitions. Accomplishments included:● Primary Benefit to client: Enabled integration of data from different divisions to realize reporting efficiencies. ● Conducted discovery sessions with business and IT leaders to set expectations and guidelines for enterprise

data integration.● Identified and documented a set of deliverables to meet changing expectations.● Lead a small team of data architects in visioning, analyzing, designing an integrated enterprise-wide data

architecture using ER/Studio data modeler.● Designed integration of SAP data structures into the organization’s custom Enterprise Data Warehouse. ● Worked with implementation team on build-out of architecture through new BI application development.

● Ally Bank - Detroit, MI Sept 2010 – Apr 2011Retail Banking Analytics Data Integration● Business Intelligence Architect, ETL Subject Matter Expert. Introduced a new data integration method and

tool for the enterprise information warehouse (EIW). The EIW is the central data repository for all corporate financial reporting, integrating data from main-frame and mid-range business systems. It is supplemented by a series of business subject area data marts. The new data integration tool was IBM InfoSphere DataStage which supplemented or replaced PL/SQL scripts. Accomplishments included:● Primary Benefit to client: Initiated best practices for program-level data integration planning & architecture

including agile methods such as daily scrums and incremental time boxed deliverables.● Provided design and deployment guidance for multi-tier IBM development environment.● Provided consultation on the development of DataStage projects, jobs, sequences and stages.● Participated in enterprise-level data integration architecture and planning across projects and business units.

● Ashland – Valvoline Division - Lexington, KY Mar 2010 – Aug 2010Retail Store Management – Automotive Aftermarket● Business Intelligence Architect, Business Analyst. The Valvoline Instant Oil Change Data Warehouse &

Reporting system provides insight into the sales, labor, inventory, and ‘performance to plan’ for the management of a chain of retail automotive service centers across the US. It is designed to be used by both franchisee and company users. Accomplishments included:● Primary Benefit to client: Provided overall architecture direction and created initial project plan so that day-to-

day oversight could be handed over to full-time PM.● Recommended new infrastructure components – software and hardware.● Conducted requirements validation sessions with client staff.

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● Collaborated with client project director on daily project matters.● Reviewed Erwin data model, ETL architecture, and report designs.

● Wells Fargo Bank - San Francisco, CA Dec 2009 – Mar 2010Wholesale Banking Merger - Application Integration● Data Architect, Data Team Lead. The Wholesale Relationship Event Tracking system provides wholesale

banking relationship managers with instant information to help them support their customers during the merger process of Wells Fargo and Wachovia banks. Accomplishments included:● Primary Benefit to client: Helped speed up process of integration between banks. ● Interacted daily with client business and technical teams.● Modeled the application database using Erwin.● Created the data integration plan.● Reviewed data integration architecture.

● MoneyGram International - Minneapolis, MN Sep 2009 – Dec 2009Non-banking Funds Transfer● Business Intelligence Architect. The enterprise-level BI Strategic Roadmap provides a framework for the

improvement of the company’s business intelligence function in synch with the organization’s vision and mission. Accomplishments included: ● Primary Benefits to client: Developed multi-year, multi-project roadmap between “as-is” and “to-be” solutions ● Developed the current state view● Developed the future state view● Developed the gap analysis

● Big Brothers Big Sisters of America - Philadelphia, PA July 2009 – Aug 2009 Social Services Organization Management● Business Intelligence Developer. Worked with Microsoft SSIS, SSAS, and MDX development tools.

Unisys Corporation – Blue Bell, PA Business Intelligence Practice Leader Jan 2007 – June 2009

Lead the Business Intelligence Practice within the Microsoft Strategic Alliance Program. Accountable for selling and delivering business intelligence service engagements ($11M of BI business 2007-2008). Provided project and engagement management, and business development. Responded to RFPs, wrote whitepapers and technical presentations, and created proofs-of-concept for turning new opportunities into profitable business. Researched, recommended and facilitated the deployment of technologies and procedures in client environments. This is a “seller-doer” position.

Architect Director July 1998 – Dec 2006Promoted to Director from Senior Solutions Architect for the World-Wide Enterprise NT Service Database Solutions Practice. Worked with clients to provide expertise across a broad range of technology and business disciplines, including Practice Management, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Enterprise Architecture, Business Architecture, Performance Management, Data Integration, Customized Reporting, and Project Management. Collaborated with sales teams to introduce company services to new clients.

Interfaced with customers, partners and management to identify business and technical needs ensuring adherence to project scope and timelines. Managed risk assessment, issue resolution and change management initiatives. Assisted in defining and implementing processes and procedures to support new solutions. Mentored and trained team members. Managed teams of up to nine members and co-managed projects valued at up to $36M.

NOTE: Earlier professional experience, published articles, presentations, references, and complete client list available upon request during interview process with hiring manager.

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