Curtis Franks
About Curtis Franks
Curtis Franks is a Sr. Business Systems Optimization Developer at Ally, with extensive experience in application development and business systems optimization, particularly in the financial sector.
Current Role at Ally
Curtis Franks currently works as a Sr. Business Systems Optimization Developer at Ally in Austin, Texas, United States. He has been with Ally since 2020, where he focuses on optimizing business systems to enhance operational efficiency. His role involves leveraging his expertise in systemic decisioning and application development to drive significant improvements in indirect auto lending processes.
Previous Experience at FICO
Prior to his role at Ally, Curtis Franks worked at FICO® in Austin, Texas, holding multiple positions from 2014 to 2020. He began as a Solution Integrations Consultant, then progressed to Solution Integrations Consultant II, and finally served as a Solution Integration - Lead Consultant. His tenure at FICO® allowed him to gain extensive experience in solution integration and consulting, contributing to his deep understanding of business systems optimization.
Educational Background
Curtis Franks completed his higher education with a strong focus on computer science. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Texas A&M University between 2011 and 2014. Before that, he received an Associate of Science in Computer Science from Blinn College in 2011. Additionally, he attained a Full Stack Web Development Certification from freeCodeCamp, studying computer software engineering from 2017 to 2018.
Specialization and Technical Expertise
Curtis Franks specializes in application development using FICO Xpress, with a focus on systemic decisioning for optimizing indirect auto lending. His technical expertise includes utilizing Mosel and Insight for business systems optimization. He is also proficient in object-oriented coding, particularly with JavaScript and JS-based frameworks, which he employs to enhance operational processes and develop robust software solutions.
Early Career and Other Roles
Before his tenure at FICO® and Ally, Curtis Franks held several other roles that contributed to his extensive experience in business systems and technology. He served as a Senior Tech & Workforce Manager at Decision One from 1999 to 2002 and owned and operated Gigabean from 2002 to 2005. He also worked as a Team Lead at West Corporation from 2005 to 2008. Earlier in his career, he gained valuable experience as a Medical Specialist in the US Army from 1991 to 1995.