Griffin Affel
About Griffin Affel
Griffin Affel is a Business Process Analyst with extensive experience in the insurance industry, having held various roles including Data Analyst at Chubb Group and General Manager at Providence Washington Insurance Companies. He has a strong background in project management, systems integration, and compliance solutions, supported by his educational qualifications and certifications in Agile methodologies.
Current Role as Business Process Analyst
Griffin Affel has been working as a Business Process Analyst since 2019 as an Independent Contractor in Glenside, Pennsylvania. In this role, he focuses on analyzing and improving business processes, utilizing his extensive experience in project management and systems development. His work involves facilitating meetings to achieve clarity and consensus on project goals and deliverables, ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned.
Previous Experience in Insurance and Consulting
Griffin Affel has a diverse background in the insurance and consulting sectors. He served as a Data Analyst at Chubb Group of Insurance Companies from 2016 to 2019, where he contributed to data-driven decision-making. Prior to that, he held the position of General Manager at Providence Washington Insurance Companies, Inc. from 1986 to 1993. He also worked as a Project Consultant at ACE Group from 2006 to 2015 and spent 17 years at Reinsurance Solutions LLC in a management consulting capacity.
Educational Background and Certifications
Griffin Affel holds a Master of Business Administration from the Fox School of Business at Temple University, where he also studied Finance. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from St. Lawrence University. Additionally, he is a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) and holds an Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA®-AAC), demonstrating his proficiency in Agile project management methodologies.
Expertise in Project Management Methodologies
Griffin Affel possesses expertise in both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies. He has successfully led systems integration and re-engineering projects, particularly in the accounting and insurance sectors. His skills include UML and BPMN based process mapping, which are essential for effective business process modeling. He has a strong track record in implementing compliance solutions within the insurance industry, focusing on governance and risk control requirements.
Professional Skills and Contributions
Griffin Affel has a strong background in aligning business needs with technology through effective systems development and planning. His experience includes facilitating meetings to clarify project goals, ensuring that teams work towards common objectives. His contributions to the insurance industry include implementing compliance solutions and improving governance and risk control processes.