Strategic business management in the Digital age

  • Advised one or more organizations
  • Published a book, article, or paper
  • Networked with other professionals
  • Earned one or more college degrees
  • Limited-edition achievement recognizing early members of Workfolio
  • Founder of Boy Scout Troop 99
  • Taught a subject or trade to others
  • Filed one or more patents
  • Considerable experience using technology
  • Generated a substantial amount of money for an organization
  • Donates time to philanthropic causes or organizations

Summary

Today, we analyze more data, glean more information about people places, & systems.  But the questions have not changed in 20 years. Wayne Gretzky used to say "he goes to where the puck will be, not where it is".  Isn't time to ask the new questions?
My name is Alex Zekulin, and I have more than 20 years experience in providing analytical solutions to companies in a variety of industries including the energy, healthcare, telecom and media & entertainment sectors. I am a strategic problem solver with a real passion for using advanced analytics to help companies solve complex operational problems. I help company leaders understand their short- and long-term options and make decisions that drive results that stick. I am looking for a strategic analytical leadership position in the DFW area.

Agile Scrum Master and Business Analyst at aa.com. Delivering operational excellence.

► Built and grew IBM’s global data mining practice to 27 people, including 18 Ph.D.’s with responsibility for the delivery of data mining solutions throughout North America.

► Oversaw the creation and delivery of training programs to start data mining practices in Europe and Asia Pacific; and for customers to adopt new data mining techniques and technologies in their enterprises.

► Drove IBM data mining product and solution requirements from clients. Responsible for the functional specifications for IBM’s first data analytics software products and for industry based analytical solutions for Energy other industries.

► Enhanced IBM’s growth and visibility in business intelligence as reflected in Gartner Group’s annual surveys. IBM revenues broke $1 Billion in annual sales after 5 years.

Are you a forward-thinking company that understands the real value of thought leadership? Are you looking for a proven strategist who can quickly understand the nuances of your business and help you make data-driven decisions?

My goal is to help you achieve yours.

Let's connect!

Alex

972.567.0150
zekulin@gmail.com

Agile | Scrum| Business Analytics and AnalysisData Analytics | Thought Leadership | Strategic Planning | Performance Improvement | Predictive Analytics | Prescriptive Analytics | Upstream | Oil and Gas | Business Development | Cognitive Computing | Data Mining | Healthcare / Life Sciences | Integrated Operations | Production Optimization | Business Intelligence | Behavioral Insights of Systems | Operational Excellence | Agile | DevOps | Portfolio Management

Timeline

  1. -
    Loyalty Portolio Manager , American Airlines

    Manage the care and feeding of a  50+ person software delivery organization for AA.com.

  2. -
    Scrum Master & Business Analyst, AA.com

    Scrum Master and Business Analyst for aa.com.  Delivering excellence!

  3. -
    Owner/CEO, Independent Analytic Consultant

    Use applied data mining (data analytic and Geo-spatial analysis) to find new oil prospects, and, calculate the size and value of the oil reserves. Also, working to create an optimal development program for the prospect.  

  4. -
    Sr. Managing Consultant, IBM Global Service

    Conceived and delivered compelling thought leadership to clients on industry trends and prescribe strategic innovative solutions for client challenges. Studies included, collaboration optimization for projects, smarter usage of data analytics, new trends in mobility and the digitization of the front office.

    As a Senior Managing Consultant in the Oil and Gas Practice delivered data management solutions to top 5 global oil and gas integrated accounts, with focus on innovative data cleansing, integration and analytical solutions for real-time performance optimization.  Developed use cases for cognitive computing.

Experience Highlights

  • Owner/CEO
    Independent Consultant
  • Published IBM Study Finding Common Ground
    Collaboration on large capital projects in oil and gas

Education Highlights

  • Doctor's Degree
    Geology and Geophysics

Causes

  • Boy Scouts of America
    Troop Committee, and Merit Badge Chairman
  • Fostering Cats
    Local Humane Society

Interests

  • Scouting
    Helping Young men become vibrant members of society

Skills

  • Public Speaking
    20+
  • Team Building
    15
  • Problem Solving
    20+
  • Data Analytics
    15
  • Business Analysis
    15
  • Data Management
    13
  • Strategic Planning
    10
  • Management Consulting
    10
  • Entrepreneurship
    8
  • People Management
    15
  • Portfolio Management
    10

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Location

Dallas/Fort Worth Area