Brian Cooper, MBA, Pmp
About Brian Cooper, MBA, Pmp
Brian Cooper, MBA, PMP, is the Director of Data and Operations at Fannie Mae, with extensive experience in governance, risk, and compliance, as well as project management across various industries.
Company
Brian Cooper currently works at Fannie Mae, based in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. He holds the position of Director of Data and Operations, where he applies his extensive experience in managing complex data and operational initiatives. Fannie Mae is a government-sponsored enterprise that provides liquidity, stability, and affordability to the U.S. housing market.
Title
Brian Cooper serves as the Director of Data and Operations at Fannie Mae. His role involves overseeing data management and operational functions within the organization. With a strong focus on leveraging data for strategic decision-making, he ensures the smooth running of operations to support the company's goals.
Education and Expertise
Brian Cooper holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance/Marketing from Florida State University and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communications from Mercer University. He is skilled in program management, risk mitigation, and enhancing analytic capabilities. His expertise extends to change management, continuous improvement, and customer experience. Cooper is also adept at managing multimillion-dollar budgets and complex projects.
Professional Background
Prior to his current role, Brian Cooper worked at Regions Bank as Head of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) from 2014 to 2020 in Birmingham, Alabama. He also served as a Project Manager consultant at Bank of America from 2013 to 2014, a Senior Learning & Development Analyst/Project Manager at Anthem, Inc. from 2012 to 2013, and an Operations Program Manager at Bank of America from 2006 to 2012. His extensive experience spans various roles in program management and operations across multiple industries.
Leadership and Achievements
Brian Cooper has been recognized for his exceptional leadership skills, including managing change effectively and leading multiple teams. He received an award for innovative program leadership. Known for creating a positive work environment, Cooper serves as a trusted resource for senior executives. He specializes in leading complex program management initiatives and driving continuous improvements through standardization, end-to-end optimization, and advanced technologies.