Chris Tzvetcoff, MBA
Cell 425-***-**** • ************@***.***
Executive Profile
Solution – driven and detail-oriented Data Analytics Program Manager with 18+ years global oil industry experience. Subject matter expert in data quality, data governance, data analytics, and strategic business system solutions. Excellent analytical, math, and problem-solving skills and ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. Motivated by the challenge to create a data-driven culture where data is valued, readily accessible, and used consistently to drive effective decision-making processes.
Key Competencies Gained Through Experience
•Data Visualization and Reporting
•Statistical Analysis and Modeling
•Data Governance and Security
•Data Protection and Regulatory Compliance
•Collaboration and Team Work
•Strategic Planning and Vision
•Data Quality Assurance
•Codes and Standards Interpretation
•Continuous Learning and Improvement
•Business Acumen and Industry Knowledge
•Time management and prioritization
•Department Budget Analysis
•Process Improvement and Standardization
•Risk Management
•Operational Excellence
•Cost Estimation and Control
Professional Profile
Senior Business Information Analyst ConocoPhillips February 2022 – September 2024
Analyzed current business practices, identified opportunities for improvement, and implemented solutions to enhance efficiency and maximize productivity.
Collaborated with business stakeholders to gather, document, and prioritize business requirements for new projects or enhance existing systems.
Evaluated data trends, market conditions, and business performance metrics to provide actionable insights and support data-driven decision making.
Acted as a liaison between business and technical teams and facilitated clear and concise communication. Ensured project completion within budget and time constraints.
Continuously pursued opportunities to improve business processes and streamline current workflows.
Excelled at analyzing and adjusting work procedures for maximizing efficiency.
Demonstrated competence in strengthening cost-profit ratios and economic analysis.
Applications Support Manager Chugach Government Solutions January 2021 – August 2021
Program manager for a team of application analysts tasked to complete the program requirements while maintaining stakeholder expectations and budget requirements.
Developed and managed all aspects of program management from planning, external vendor relationships, communications, resources, budget, change, risks, and issues.
Accountable for overall program performance for projects, sub-projects, processes, information technology, and organizational initiatives.
Proposed and ensured on-time delivery of high quality, detailed, and comprehensive technical and commercial bid proposals. Negotiated contractual agreements for project development.
Scrutinized project constraints to analyze alternatives, mitigate risks, and conduct process re-engineering as necessary.
Senior Data Protection Analyst Alaska USA Federal Credit Union June 2020 – January 2021
Directed and developed security policies, procedures, and best practices to protect sensitive information and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Orchestrated complex data analysis, methodologies, and predictive models for assessing business outcomes.
Defined and implemented a data classification model. Discovered new opportunities to optimize the business through analysis and statistical modeling.
Remained updated on international privacy rules / regulations.
Demonstrated exceptional documentation and editing skills. Communicated complex concepts and processes clearly and effectively.
Resolved data breaches and enhanced overall data protection systems.
Data Analytics Program Manager: GWO Engineering Operations British Petroleum April 2011 – April 2020
Managed, motivated, mentored, and developed a global, dynamic team of data analysts/specialists.
Aligned data teams on roadmaps that ensured timely delivery of initiatives. Fostered a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team and moved complex decisions within the business.
Championed a data management culture, initiated innovation, and supported data visibility across the organization.
Piloted a global governance cross functional data framework and executable model to uphold data integrity.
Interdepartmental collaboration with both technology and business teams. Outlined, tracked, and advised on data requirements, data issues, and data risks.
Spearheaded strategic data integrated solutions that streamlined operations. Resulted in company-wide savings: $1 million annually.
Supervised a data reporting framework that reduced the time required for data analysis by 85%.
Developed a unified platform delivery for big data that enabled data analytics to optimize assets, generate revenue, and increase productivity. Committed to finding sustainable solutions.
Ensured data standardization, quality, and governance. Provided a single source of truth for the domain.
Documented, tested, and provided escalated support for multiple technology platforms. Identified and oversaw the mitigation of technical and operational threats. Analyzed the security, supportability, and feasibility of new technology. Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines and industry best practices.
Participated in DevOps, Agile and continuous integration frameworks. Remained updated on emerging information technologies, open-source projects, and best practices in the field.
Manager: Knowledge Management British Petroleum September 2005 – March 2011
Developed and implemented a strategic company-wide Knowledge Management framework. Increased cross department operational information sharing by 60%.
Identified data governance policies. Ensured a consistent approach that improved content accuracy and reduced mis-information cases by 80%.
Formulated evidence-based knowledge analysis and identified key priorities and gaps. Maintained knowledge management design, development, and quality assurance processes.
Collaborated with businesses, functional partners, and technical leadership. Defined overall knowledge management content, creation, and curation.
Generated strong networks across the business. Spearheaded information management initiatives and ensured that Knowledge Management was firmly embedded in business processes.
Designed and defined the road map for a self-evolving knowledge management space which included measuring impact ROI, and KPI’s.
Maintained written/verbal communications. Produced high-impact reports, analysis, and in-sights to effectively convey ideas.
Senior Technical Consultant Aspen Technology January 1998 – September 2005
Provided exceptional technical support for Fortune 500 companies. Gained extensive experience in virtual team environments: sales, development, quality assurance, documentation, training, account management, and support.
Obtained advanced training in all Microsoft office applications, Visual Basic, and SharePoint as well as rigid training in customer service, conflict resolution, and time management.
Provided technical guidance to others in resolving challenging issues in relating to analytical methods.
Recognized as a top performer in all the support teams every year for five consecutive years.
Senior Field Engineer Schlumberger July 1990 – January 1998
Ensured all drilling operations completed under budget and ahead of schedule, while maintaining a high level of HSE.
Supervised Schlumberger’s interest on Arco Alaska’s very first Coil Tubing Drilling (CTD) operation in Prudhoe Bay
Education
Doctorate in Computer Science - Big Data Analytics Colorado Technical University, Denver, CO +2 years completed
Master of Business Administration - Technology Management University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering Montana Technical University, Butte, MT
Technical Software Acumen
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Sharepoint) • MS Project • General SQL •
• Relational Database Systems (Oracle) • PowerBI •
Software Testing • Predictive Modeling • Data Mining • Reporting and Documentation • Big Data Queries and Interpretation • Agile Methodologies