Christopher Z.

Christopher Z. has extensive work experience in the field of data services and business intelligence. Christopher is currently serving as the VP and Director of Data Services at FinWise Bank since March 2020. Prior to that, they worked as a Database Engineer at Willis Towers Watson's OneExchange from June 2019 to March 2020.

From 2017 to 2019, Christopher held the position of Sr. Business Intelligence Engineer at Progressive Leasing, where they were responsible for researching trending technologies and implementing them to improve the Business Intelligence Platform. Christopher also created standards for ETL processes, data mapping, storage, and data exchange.

Before that, they worked as the Director of Technical Services at Eccovia Solutions, where they were involved in database development, TSQL development, optimization, and mentoring other developers. Christopher also served as a Principal Business Intelligence Engineer at inContact, where they designed and developed client-facing BI solutions and worked on ETL development.

Christopher's work experience also includes roles as a Senior Data Analyst/SQL Developer at Franklin Templeton Investments, a Petty Officer First Class in the United States Navy, a Senior Business Intelligence Consultant at CHG Healthcare Services, and a Database Warehouse/SQL Developer at Towers Watson's OneExchange.

Overall, Christopher Z. has a diverse background in data services and business intelligence, with extensive experience in database development, ETL processing, and BI solution design and development.

Christopher Z. began their education in 2013 when they pursued a Master's degree in Information Systems Management with a focus on Data Management at Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University. Christopher completed this program in 2015.

In 2020, Christopher Z. enrolled in Walden University to further their education. Christopher is currently a student pursuing a Doctorate in Information Technology, with a specific focus on Information Technology Leadership. This program is expected to be completed by 2023.

In addition to their formal education, Christopher Z. obtained a certification as a Doctoral Student Researcher from the CITI Program in November 2021.