Todd Young
About Todd Young
Todd Young is a Senior Business Analyst at Benson Hill, with a diverse background in business analysis and design. He has held various positions in organizations such as Spectrum, Leonie, and HP Enterprise Services, and has studied Graphic Design and Database Management.
Current Role at Benson Hill
Todd Young serves as a Senior Business Analyst at Benson Hill, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on designing foundational solutions that assess the broader impact of business processes. His work involves utilizing agile, iterative, and human-centered frameworks to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation. Young's expertise in data governance and strategy supports his efforts to enhance business operations.
Previous Experience in Business Analysis
Prior to his current role, Todd Young worked at Express Scripts as a Business Project Advisor from 2019 to 2021. He also held the position of Business Analyst - Continuous Improvement at Spectrum for seven months in 2019. His experience in these roles contributed to his skills in process analysis and business analysis, where he utilized tools such as Jira, Confluence, Visio, and BPMN.
Leadership Experience in Service Delivery
Todd Young served as the Service Delivery Director at Leonie from 2012 to 2016, where he was based in Kabul, Afghanistan. This role involved overseeing service delivery operations and managing teams to ensure effective project execution. His leadership experience in this capacity contributed to his understanding of business processes in challenging environments.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Todd Young holds a Bachelor of Fine Art in Graphic Design from Full Sail University, which he completed in 2012. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Database Management and Data Analysis from Western Governors University in 2020. Additionally, he has an Associate degree in Fine Art from St. Louis Community College - Meramec, completed in 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in data strategy and governance.
Early Career in Design and User Experience
In the early stages of his career, Todd Young worked as a User Experience Designer at Schmitt ProfiTools, Inc. from 1998 to 2001. He later served as a Design Analyst at HP Enterprise Services for 11 years, from 2001 to 2012. These roles provided him with a strong foundation in design principles and user-centered approaches, which he continues to apply in his current business analysis work.