Rick Pearce, CSM
Manager, Business Analytics
Experience
With over 13 years of professional experience, Rick Pearce has developed and honed skills in Business Analysis and Project Management, specializing in leading complex organizational initiatives and software development projects. As the current manager of the Business Intelligence team, he is focused on driving data-driven decision-making processes and spearheading business analysis efforts to dissect complex projects into manageable actions. This role demands a deep understanding of both technical and business domains, ensuring the alignment of reporting and analysis combines seamlessly with the overarching organizational goals for tangible outcomes.
Prior to joining Plexos, Rick has consulted on several projects in the private, public and tribal sectors where he created roadmaps and process flows for internal business operations. At the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, he was instrumental in developing the first Cyber Security playbook and redefining the Project Management Life Cycle, which resulted in a 34% increase in project throughput.
His tenure at Citibank involved supporting the development of project plans and facilitating a $50MM investment request for budgeting. Rick delivered excellent customer-facing transactions in software implementation consulting for the top 5 banks and developed scripts for +30,000 users.
Technically Rick’s skill set spans a wide array of applications and systems from intermediate to expert levels, including JIRA, SSMS, Salesforce, Tableau, Confluence, MS Project, Azure DevOps, Power BI, AWS, SQL, Excel, Visio, SharePoint, Workfront, Smartsheet, Trello, Lucidchart, and Toad. These tools have been integral in his success in managing portfolios over $400M, leading SDLC projects, and enhancing stakeholder communication through accurate reporting and process visualization.
Throughout his career, Rick has consistently demonstrated the ability to navigate the complexities of software development and project management, deploying his blend of technical skills and business acumen to deliver results that align with strategic objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration – Real Estate (Finance)
University of North Texas – Denton, TX (2006)
Skills
Business Analysis | Requirements and Story Development | SDLC | API | Technical Specifications | Agile Methodologies | Analytics | Business Process Modeling | Portfolio Management | Systems Integration | Data Visualization | Systems Integrations | Process Development | Quality Assurance | Sprint Planning | Report Development | Process Flows | Project Management | Data Analysis