Chip Blakely
About Chip Blakely
Chip Blakely is a Senior Business System Analyst and Project Manager at Transamerica, specializing in data visualization using Tableau. He has over two decades of experience in various roles across multiple companies, including systems analysis, project management, and legal compliance.
Work at Transamerica
Chip Blakely has been employed at Transamerica since 2019, serving as a Senior Business System Analyst, Project Manager, and Data Visualization specialist. In this role, he focuses on Tableau data visualization, enhancing the company's analytical capabilities. He coordinates the activities of Data Scientists, Data Engineers, and business operations personnel to foster innovation. Additionally, he clarifies and documents data governance responsibilities related to companywide and department-specific provisions. His work involves utilizing Scrum and Kanban methodologies through Jira, facilitating effective project management and communication.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role, Chip Blakely accumulated extensive experience in various positions. He worked at AxisPoint Health as a Senior Business Systems Analyst and Project Manager from 2007 to 2019. His earlier roles include Systems Analyst positions at Certegy and SunTrust Bank, and a Systems Engineer role at The Home Depot. He also served as a Programmer/Analyst at TSYS and Wachovia, A Wells Fargo Company. His diverse background in systems analysis and project management has equipped him with a comprehensive skill set.
Education and Expertise
Chip Blakely holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Georgia Southern University, obtained from 1989 to 1993. He later earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Columbus State University in 1994. He furthered his education at the University of Denver College of Law, where he achieved a Juris Doctor degree from 2006 to 2010. His legal expertise includes evaluating contracts, compliance, and vendor management agreements, having been admitted to the Colorado bar in 2011. This combination of technical and legal education supports his roles in business systems analysis and project management.
Project Management Methodologies
In his professional roles, Chip Blakely employs project management methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban. He utilizes Jira for project tracking, which includes creating dashboards and facilitating daily interactions through MS Teams. His approach to project management emphasizes regular communication and status updates, ensuring that project goals are met efficiently. This structured methodology enhances collaboration among team members and aligns project outcomes with organizational objectives.