Derk Burrus

About Derk Burrus

My philosophy: Mistakes are inevitable, but they shouldn’t be fatal. By enhancing systems and processes, I protect people, foster learning, and drive operational excellence. The result? A culture where individuals are empowered and motivated to progress in their careers.As a creative and team-oriented Product Manager and Business Analyst, my background is rich in examples of delivering strategic, value-driven solutions through my ability to identify and analyze business needs. I bring in-depth experience in evaluating complex business operations, translating needs into clear requirements, and driving the development of targeted solutions that solve real problems. With a focus on both the big picture and the fine details, I excel at bridging the gap between stakeholders, technology, and end users – ensuring solutions are not only effective but also aligned with long-term business goals. CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS & IMPACT Generated $3M+ in first-year revenue by championing an onboarding fee and billing rollout for Control (DACA) customers. Instrumental in a bank wide project to replace a legacy platform with a new FIS/IBS Core technology. Led data remediation across teams to ensure 100% compliance with FDIC Reg 370 and FR 2052A for all commercial and capital markets data. Automated trades per month and invented the Lifepath Mapping Operational Fund, which seeded $2B on opening day.What drives these results? CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTBy leveraging data insights, I successfully refine products, enhance the user experience, and optimize business outcomes. SOLUTION-ORIENTED MINDSETMy focus on actional insights and practical outcomes enable me to turn data into meaningful strategies that drive measurable business value. EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCEOver the course of my career, I have earned a reputation for building strong relationships, navigating complex team dynamics, and communicating across all levels of an organization.LET’S TALKI’m always open to engaging with others who are passionate about data, product strategy, and continuous improvement. Please email me at d••••••••@outlook.com – I’d love to connect!

Experience

1. Business Operations Analyst

   Capital Planning Advisors

   Dec 2025 — Present · Roseville, CA, US

Education

• Sonoma State University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Literature

Skills

• Process Improvement
• Equities
• Management
• Financial Services
• Vba
• Staff Supervision
• Alternative Investments
• Trading Systems
• Portfolio Management
• Operational Streamlining
• Product Development
• Proprietary Software
• Securities
• Middle Office
• Problem Solving
• Operations Management
• Asset Management
• Oracle HR
• Account Management
• Investments
• Fixed Income
• Order Management
• Staff Management
• Business Analysis
• Vision
• Spec Writing
• Six Sigma
• Product Launch
• Blackrock Aladdin
• Risk Management
• Project Coordination
• Sql
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Operational Risk Management
• Proprietary Education
• Creative Solutions
• Institutional Investments
• Microsoft Excel