Maria Schmitz
About Maria Schmitz
Maria Schmitz is a Senior Information Technology Business Analyst on the Cyber Security Team at Chase, with extensive experience in business process re-engineering and project management. She has held various roles in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area, including a position as Senior Controls Analyst at CAE and as VP of Programs at APICS Florida West Coast Chapter.
Current Role at Chase
Maria Schmitz serves as a Senior Information Technology Business Analyst within the Cyber Security Team at Chase. She has held this position since 2014, contributing to the organization's cybersecurity initiatives for nearly a decade. In her role, she applies her extensive knowledge of risk management tools and enterprise resource planning systems to enhance security protocols and processes.
Previous Experience at CAE
Before joining Chase, Maria worked at CAE as a Senior Controls Analyst from 2007 to 2012. During her five years in this role, she operated in the Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida area. Her responsibilities included analyzing control systems and implementing improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Maria Schmitz earned a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of South Florida, where she studied from 1989 to 1992. Additionally, she holds an Associate of Science in Engineering from Des Moines Area Community College. Her education has equipped her with skills in business process re-engineering, forecasting, and various engineering methodologies.
Leadership at APICS Florida West Coast Chapter
Since 2012, Maria has served as the Vice President of Programs at APICS Florida West Coast Chapter. In this leadership role, she has been responsible for organizing programs that support the professional development of members in the supply chain and operations management fields.
Certifications and Technical Skills
Maria holds certifications in R6 Sigma and IPDS Deployment, demonstrating her commitment to process improvement and project management. She is proficient in various technical tools, including Microsoft Project, SQL, and several reporting tools such as Crystal and Cognos. Her expertise also includes Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).