Ryan Ritz

About Ryan Ritz

I am a data and analytics executive with experience in implementing next-generation solutions to solve complex business challenges. My expertise lies in technical team leadership, data/analytics strategy development, data-driven business insights, and advanced data modeling and visualization. For most of my career, I have led high-impact technical teams within fast-paced work environments to drive multimillion/billion-dollar wins.My passion lies in developing segmentation schemes and leveraging descriptive/predictive analytics models to improve marketing, pricing, and sales decision-making. I have spearheaded initiatives related to digital transformation, risk assessment, client loyalty, and profitability.Select Highlights of My Achievements Built the analytics capability within Dentsply Sirona, leading to a 75%+ revenue and margin increase through the implementation of machine learning models. Increased profits by $4.5M annually through a predictive Client Attrition model for Bank of America Merchant Services. Developed forecasting models for Ally Bank\'s deposit business, driving $38B deposit growth within 5 years.In addition to the aforementioned achievements, I obtained a patent for developing modeling systems and earned 5 awards/accolades for optimizing business outcomes for my current and previous employers. I am also active in professional organizations, including Charlotte’s Analytics and Big Data Society, International Institute for Analytics Council, and Forrester CX Leadership Council.AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Analytics Strategy | Data Science | Business Intelligence | Financial Modeling | Business Analysis | Risk Management | Hiring & Onboarding | Training & Development | Mentoring & Coaching | Performance ManagementSTATISTICAL SOFTWARE: Statistical Software: DataRobot (Machine Learning & AI), SAS, SQL, Altair Knowledge Studio & Seeker

Experience

1. Chief Data Officer

   EverBank

   Dec 2023 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Directs & manages teams supporting Data Warehousing, Data Governance, Consumer & Commercial Data, Reporting & Analytics, as well as Capital Markets, and Bank Treasury. Works across all business units across the bank to assess data, analytic, and reporting needs, with the goal of ensuring consistency, traceability, and efficiency in use.

Education

• University of Virginia

  PhD ABD, Statistics

• Muhlenberg College

  BS, Mathematics

Skills

• Predictive Analytics
• Sas Programming
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Services
• Statistics
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Marketing Analytics
• Business Analysis
• Predictive Modeling
• Excel
• Banking
• Direct Marketing
• Statistical Modeling
• Customer Insight
• Sas
• Strategy
• Segmentation
• Management
• Credit Cards
• Analytics
• Credit Risk