R. Tanner Van Essen M.S. PMP CSM

R. Tanner Van Essen has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. R. Tanner started their career in the military, serving as a Platoon Leader and A/S3 in the US Army, where they were responsible for training, supervision, and welfare of teams, as well as planning and executing training programs. R. Tanner was recognized for their leadership and ability to improve production output.

After their military service, Van Essen worked as a Business Development Lead/Data Scientist at Atomo, Inc, where they prospecting and engaged new clients, recruited and onboarded key accounts, and managed major client accounts. R. Tanner then transitioned to Knoema as a Program Manager, overseeing projects and ensuring their successful completion.

Van Essen also worked at Accenture as a Senior Analyst, gaining experience in the consulting field. R. Tanner joined OneView Commerce as an Operations Scrum Master, where they planned sprints, updated customer accounts, and assisted in cloud management and architecture changes.

Their expertise in cloud computing led to their promotion to Director of Cloud Operations at OneView Commerce, where they managed a significant budget and led a team of technical and business resources. Currently, they hold the position of Sr. Director of Global IT Operations at OneView Commerce, responsible for overseeing the company's technology infrastructure and leveraging Infrastructure as Code methodologies.

Throughout their career, Van Essen has developed a deep understanding of cloud computing, automation, and virtualization technologies. R. Tanner has proven to be a skilled leader, motivator, and problem-solver, driving improvements and ensuring seamless operations in various organizations.

R. Tanner Van Essen holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Life Science from the United States Military Academy at West Point, which they obtained from 2008 to 2012. In 2017 and 2018, they pursued further education at the Texas McCombs School of Business, earning an MSCT degree in Technology Commercialization. Additionally, they have obtained several certifications, including Google Cloud Platform Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure from Coursera in May 2018, Sapper leader from the US Army in November 2014, Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute in May 2019, and Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) from the Scrum Alliance in November 2019.