Russell Whitmire
About Russell Whitmire
Russell Whitmire is a Senior Technical Business Analyst at Synovus Bank, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in technical writing and data management, having held various roles in organizations such as the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and the U.S. Coast Guard.
Work at Synovus
Russell Whitmire has been employed at Synovus Bank as a Senior Technical Business Analyst since 2015. In this role, he has contributed to the establishment of a new Data Governance and Quality Team within the Business Intelligence Group. He utilizes Spotfire for interactive reporting and data visualization, and employs IBM InfoSphere tools for various data management tasks, including Extract, Transform and Load (ETL), Data Quality management, Metadata management, Data Governance, and Data Profiling. Whitmire has also created a Run Book to define procedures for maintaining the operations of the Enterprise Data Warehouse.
Previous Experience
Before joining Synovus, Russell Whitmire held various positions in technical writing and business analysis. He worked at the Georgia Professional Standards Commission as a Business Analyst and Senior Technical Writer from 2011 to 2015. His earlier roles included positions at Commerce Bank, Nivis, Sprint, Unisource, Pioneer Services, and BCD Travel, where he served as a Senior Technical Writer in contractor roles. He also worked as a Technical Writer for the U.S. Coast Guard from 1997 to 2001.
Education and Expertise
Russell Whitmire studied at DeVry University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Networking Communications Management. His studies spanned from 2001 to 2003. His expertise includes technical writing, business analysis, and data management, with a focus on data governance and quality assurance in business intelligence.
Achievements in Data Management
At Synovus Bank, Russell Whitmire has developed Functional and Business Requirements documents for every data source integrated into the Enterprise Data Warehouse across six releases. His work has facilitated the smooth transition and management of data within the organization, contributing to the overall efficiency of data operations.