Brian Nicola, Cpim, Cscp
About Brian Nicola, Cpim, Cscp
Brian Nicola is an Intermediate Process Engineer specializing in Process Analytics at Transamerica, where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in English and Art from the University of Iowa and has extensive experience in process optimization and business management.
Work at Transamerica
Brian Nicola has been employed at Transamerica since 2015, initially serving as an Intermediate BI Developer/Analyst in Reporting and Analytics until 2018. He currently holds the position of Intermediate Process Engineer in Process Analytics, focusing on Optimization and Business Management. In this role, he has contributed to significant projects, including rectifying a failed audit in the Defined Benefits Pension Plan Fees project through root cause analysis. He has also developed an executive dashboard to enhance resource allocation and provide visibility into business metrics.
Education and Expertise
Brian Nicola earned a Bachelor's degree in English and Art from the University of Iowa, where he studied from 1995 to 1999. His educational background supports his analytical skills and creative problem-solving abilities in his professional roles. He holds certifications in CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) and CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional), which further demonstrate his expertise in process optimization and supply chain management.
Background
Before joining Transamerica, Brian worked at Yellowbook as a Production Planner from 2004 to 2012. In this role, he led the Underwriting Research Team, focusing on resolving process issues and implementing standardized solutions. His experience at Yellowbook laid the foundation for his analytical and process improvement skills, which he has applied in subsequent roles at Transamerica.
Achievements
During his tenure at Transamerica, Brian Nicola has made notable contributions to various projects. He provided system-agnostic solutions to the Billing Team Project, which resulted in reduced cycle times and the elimination of non-value-added steps. He also created a Same-Day Service Dashboard to monitor intra-day progress and ensure timely delivery. Additionally, he developed an enablement matrix that offers customers a clear overview of available services and tools.