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Daniel Salinas

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Experienced in analyzing and optimizing business applications in fast-paced corporate environment. Proficient in identifying system improvements and implementing solutions to enhance operational efficiency. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging transferable skills in data analysis and process optimization.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Application Analyst II

USAA
02.2024 - Current
  • Partnered with stakeholders to define strategic business needs and translate them into actionable requirements.
  • Collaborated with business and IT to develop realistic deliverables and deadlines for strategic initiatives.
  • Managed Earnix IT relationships to ensure timely execution and delivery of strategic business objectives.
  • Developed procedural documentation and training videos, accelerating new hire onboarding and time-to-productivity.
  • Leveraged Python scripting within Earnix to develop custom solutions and improve data processing efficiency.
  • Configured Earnix rating engine based on business needs and IT specifications, ensuring accurate and efficient rate calculations.
  • Validated Earnix code developed by offshore teams through thorough testing, maintaining system integrity and reliability.

Business Application Analyst III

USAA
08.2022 - 02.2024

- Configured, test, and deploy to production Ratabase logic to business and IT specifications in a timely fashion.

- Collaborated with multiple IT and business teams to work on deliverable timelines and requirements

- Research and Troubleshoot production errors

- Identify test environment instabilities and report to technical partners

- Created various procedural documentations and trainings for new hires which expedited development process.

- Submitted Change Request and worked with IT partners to get them deployed into production


IT Technical Support Specialist

USAA
02.2021 - 08.2022
  • Streamlined IT processes for increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
  • Trained end-users on best practices for system usage, increasing their productivity and confidence in utilizing technology tools.
  • Diagnosed complex technical problems, saving time and resources by providing effective solutions quickly.
  • Employed remote support tools effectively for efficient troubleshooting of offsite issues.
  • Served as a reliable escalation point for complex technical issues requiring advanced expertise or collaboration with other departments within the organization.
  • Offered troubleshooting of connectivity issues across networks such as Wi-Fi, cellular and Velocloud.
  • Developed comprehensive documentation for internal knowledge base, promoting self-service resolution for common issues.
  • Worked closely with software vendors to report and resolve any identified issues, ensuring that the technology environment remained stable and reliable for all users.

Education

High School Diploma -

Westview High School
Phoenix

Skills

  • Project oversight
  • User acceptance testing
  • Workflow optimization evaluation
  • SQL proficiency
  • Experience with Agile frameworks
  • Effective stakeholder communication
  • Requirements gathering
  • Technical application support
  • Industry experience in Property & Casualty
  • Experience working in Microsoft Excel, Python, SQL, Snowflake, SAS
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Jira project management
  • Experience with ServiceNow workflows
  • Experience with Earnix

Accomplishments

    On-boarded new hire to a speedy development process

    Worked with Developer teams to deliver Analytical ROC configurations for Traditional teams on time 2025.2.0

    Worked with Developer teams to create efficiencies in coding, testing, review which sped up complete time

    Nominated/Awarded MODStar Q1 2025

    Worknotes Generator in production

Certification

Comptia ITF - 11/2021

SCRUM Foundation Alliance - 04/2022

Agile Foundations -05/2025

Database Foundations: Intro to Databases 10/2024


Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Business Application Analyst II

USAA
02.2024 - Current

Business Application Analyst III

USAA
08.2022 - 02.2024

IT Technical Support Specialist

USAA
02.2021 - 08.2022

High School Diploma -

Westview High School
Daniel Salinas