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Zachary Kelch

Director, Commercialization & Product Management at ArcBest Technologies

Zachary Kelch has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Zachary started their career as a Supply Chain Intern at Baker Hughes, where they assisted in implementing Lean Engineering practices. Zachary then worked as an Engineering Intern at Cameron International, where they gained experience in various engineering tasks. Following that, they interned as an Engineering Intern at Cessna Aircraft Company, where they developed programming skills and created databases for work scheduling.

In 2014, Zachary joined Arkansas Best Corporation as a Lead Business Insight Analyst, providing valuable insights to company management through complex analysis and analytical thinking. Zachary worked in this role until 2021.

In 2017, they also started working at ArcBest Technologies, initially as a Project Management Engineer, managing cross-functional teams and overseeing high-priority projects. Later, they assumed the role of Associate Director of Innovation Management & Strategy, responsible for determining the financial viability of potential projects and implementing process changes across the company. Zachary remains in this role currently.

Overall, Zachary Kelch's work experience demonstrates their expertise in project management, business analysis, and engineering, with a focus on driving innovation and strategic vision.

Zachary Kelch has a solid education background. Zachary obtained their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Industrial Engineering and Management from Oklahoma State University, where they studied from 2009 to 2013. Zachary further pursued their education at the University of Arkansas from 2014 to 2016, earning an Executive Masters of Business Administration degree.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Kelch also holds several certifications. Zachary obtained the SAFe 4 Agilist Certification from Scaled Agile, Inc. in October 2019. Zachary also obtained the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI in January 2018. Furthermore, Kelch has a certification as a Six Sigma Green Belt from the Institute of Industrial Engineers, although the specific month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.

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Fort Smith, United States

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ArcBest Technologies is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ArcBest Corporation (ARCB). Established in 1962, the role of ArcBest Technologies has grown along with the growth of ArcBest. The company assists ABF Freight and the other subsidiaries of the ArcBest Corporation in meeting their corporate goals by providing innovative and up-to-date information technology solutions for the business problems they encounter. ArcBest Technologies also provides information services to two customers outside the corporate family: Riverside Furniture and the City of Fort Smith. ArcBest Technologies is looking for talented software developers to join their team, recruiting both new college graduates and experienced developers. The Software Developer, Software Engineer, and Business Analyst functions are all encapsulated in the position of Systems Analyst at Data-Tronics. The job includes all aspects of business IT development, from initial design meetings with users to detailed coding and implementation of solutions. A wide spectrum of opportunities are available in the development of Internet, client/server, personal computer, and enterprise server applications. ArcBest Technologies provides a full range of information technology services to different clients within ArcBest Corporation and its subsidiaries, whose needs vary. Because of these variations, the Systems Analyst is continually exposed to a diversity of challenging assignments. As the businesses of clients evolve, ArcBest Technologies' services also evolve. This enables the Systems Analyst to become involved in the ongoing design of exciting new applications for their customers. Openings are in both entry level Systems Analyst positions as well as more advanced positions within the applications development departments. Salary and responsibility will be commensurate with experience.