Ethan McNemar

About Ethan McNemar

I am a Principal Analyst – Consumer Digital Banking, leading digital banking platform initiatives focused on building secure, scalable, and data-driven online and mobile banking experiences. I serve as a digital banking systems lead, translating business, customer, and regulatory needs into platform solutions while partnering across IT, vendors, and leadership throughout the SDLC.Previously, as a Digital Banking Analyst at German American, I contributed to enterprise digital transformation by leveraging automation, data analytics, and payment systems expertise. I supported large-scale platform migrations and mergers, ensuring seamless data integrity and operational continuity across tools such as Q2 and CheckFree. Key initiatives included deploying MX budgeting solutions and implementing the SavvyMoney credit score tool to support financial wellness and customer engagement.Over the past five+ years, I have consistently delivered solutions that align technology with business goals. My background includes developing Python-based automation, building analytics and reporting frameworks, and maintaining mission-critical systems in highly regulated environments. I hold an APRP certification and a Specialized Master’s in Business Analytics from The Ohio State University, and I bring a strong commitment to data integrity, risk management, and scalable platform design.

Experience

1. Principal Analyst Consumer and Small Business Digital Banking

   Western Alliance Bank

   Dec 2025 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

   Acting as a digital banking systems lead and subject matter expert for the bank’s consumer and SMB online and mobile banking platforms.Key responsibilities:• Driving solution design and configuration across digital banking systems• Translating business and customer needs into actionable requirements, user stories, and documentation• Leading system migration efforts through detailed data mapping and validation• Partnering with internal IT teams, vendors, and implementation partners• Monitoring platform KPIs to support growth, performance, and issue resolution• Championing data integrity, risk management, and regulatory compliance• Managing cross-functional work-streams.

Education

• The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business

  Specialized Master of Business Analytics - SMBA, Business Statistics, Analytics, Database Management, Office Automation,

• University of Dayton

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration, Business/Managerial Economics and Finance

  2014

Skills

• Teamwork
• Analysis
• Business Innovation
• Research
• English
• Event Planning
• Public Speaking
• Business Analysis
• Legal Research
• Media Relations
• Teaching
• Time Management
• Social Media
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• German
• Project Management
• Customer Service
• Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Writing
• Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Event Management
• Strategic Planning
• Data Analysis