Craig Olivier
About Craig Olivier
Craig Olivier is a Vice President and Disaster Recovery Analyst at City National Bank, where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse educational background and extensive experience in disaster recovery and network engineering, having previously held roles at Grand Canyon University and Bank of the West.
Work at City National Bank
Craig Olivier has been serving as an Assistant Vice President and Disaster Recovery Analyst at City National Bank since 2020. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing disaster recovery strategies to ensure the bank's operational resilience. His responsibilities include creating comprehensive disaster recovery testing protocols and collaborating with IT technical staff to integrate third-party participation in disaster recovery tests. His work is essential in maintaining the bank's preparedness for potential disruptions.
Education and Expertise
Craig Olivier holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, where he studied from 1990 to 1992. He furthered his education at San Francisco State University, earning a degree in Information Technology with a focus on Business Administration from 1981 to 1983. Additionally, he completed a Full-time MBA program at Grand Canyon University from 2014 to 2016, enhancing his expertise in management and operations, which supports his current role in disaster recovery.
Background
Prior to his current position, Craig Olivier worked at Bank of the West as Vice President and Group Manager of Network Engineering and Operations from 2002 to 2013. He took a career break from 2013 to 2014 before returning to the workforce as a Disaster Recovery Analyst. His diverse background includes significant experience in network engineering and operations, which complements his current focus on disaster recovery.
Achievements in Disaster Recovery
Throughout his career, Craig Olivier has played a key role in auditing and examining disaster recovery processes. His efforts have contributed to enhancing organizational resilience by ensuring that recovery plans are effectively executed. He has developed comprehensive testing protocols that are critical for successful disaster recovery operations, demonstrating his commitment to maintaining operational continuity in the face of potential disruptions.