Tony Schwarz

About Tony Schwarz

Experienced Business Systems Analyst, certified Scrum Master, and Robotic Process…

Experience

1. Senior Business System Analyst

   Great American Insurance Group

   Jan 2022 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   Partner with senior leadership, IT teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive strategic technology initiatives and optimize enterprise systems. Specialize in translating complex business needs into scalable, value-driven solutions that align with organizational goals.• Lead the analysis and translation of complex business requirements into scalable system strategies, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and operational efficiency.• Partner with senior SMEs and product owners to shape high-impact user stories and establish robust acceptance criteria that guide development and QA teams.• Oversee the validation and approval of user stories, test cases, and release plans to ensure business value is delivered with each deployment.• Conduct functional and regression testing of software releases, providing expert recommendations to optimize performance and minimize risk.• Architect process improvement strategies that enhance delivery cycles, promote agility, and elevate stakeholder satisfaction across projects.• Direct defect management efforts within Rally and Jira, enabling swift resolution and continuous product refinement.• Facilitate high-level review meetings with cross-functional leaders to monitor progress, mitigate risks, and ensure alignment across departments.• Design and lead comprehensive training and change management sessions for business units and external partners, ensuring seamless adoption and long-term success.

Education

• University of Cincinnati, Carl H. Lindner College of Business

  Bachelors of Marketing

  2008 — 2013

• Elder High School

  High School Diploma

  2004 — 2008

Skills

• Inventory Management
• Invoicing
• Data Analysis
• Outlook
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Time Management
• Accounting
• Market Research
• Accounts Payable
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Access
• Budgets
• Finance
• Recruiting
• Facebook
• Management
• Team Building
• Customer Service
• Event Planning
• Public Speaking
• Social Media Marketing
• Marketing
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Customer Satisfaction
• Training
• Accounts Receivable
• Social Media
• Social Networking