Kendall Helms
About Kendall Helms
Kendall Helms is a Product Manager at ExxonMobil, managing a team in the Data & Analytics division. He has extensive experience in IT and business analysis roles within the company.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
Kendall Helms currently works as a Product Manager at ExxonMobil. In this role since 2022, Kendall oversees initiatives within the Data & Analytics division of the Unconventionals Business Unit. A key responsibility is managing a team of 40 individuals who focus on extracting insights and driving operational improvements through data analysis.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Kendall Helms has held several positions at ExxonMobil over the years. From 2020 to 2022, Kendall was a Supervisor in Business IT Financial Stewardship & Analysis. Before that, Kendall worked as a Strategy Advisor in the IT VP Management sector from 2019 to 2020. From 2016 to 2019, Kendall served as an IT Advisor in the Houston, Texas area. Additionally, Kendall worked as an SAP Unix Analyst from 2011 to 2016.
Educational Background
Kendall Helms attended Baylor University from 2007 to 2011, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems. The program provided a solid foundation in business principles and technical skills, which have been applied in Kendall's subsequent roles at ExxonMobil.
Experience in IT Financial Stewardship
During the tenure as a Supervisor in the Business IT Financial Stewardship & Analysis division at ExxonMobil, Kendall provided financial oversight and delivered business insights to various IT organizations. These organizations included sectors such as Upstream, Corporate, and Fuels, Lubes, and Chemicals. This role involved critical financial stewardship aimed at optimizing IT investments and efficiency.
Technical Expertise in Unix/Linux Systems
Kendall Helms has significant experience in Unix/Linux systems, particularly in optimization. In a previous role as an Optimization Engineer within ExxonMobil’s Unix/Linux organization, Kendall focused on enhancing system performance and reliability. This technical expertise complements the current product management responsibilities, adding a layer of technical depth to managerial tasks.