Ron Lucas
About Ron Lucas
Ron Lucas is the Lead Configuration Manager at Transamerica, where he has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in configuration management and systems administration, he has held various roles across multiple companies, providing consulting and mentoring in technology and organizational processes.
Work at Transamerica
Ron Lucas has been serving as the Lead Configuration Manager at Transamerica since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing configuration management processes and ensuring that they align with organizational standards. His work involves defining and monitoring key performance indicators related to configuration management, which supports the overall efficiency and effectiveness of IT operations.
Previous Experience at Rapid Technologies
Before joining Transamerica, Ron Lucas worked at Rapid Technologies as a Senior Consultant from 2019 to 2022. During his three years in this position, he provided consulting advice and guidance across various technologies to both customers and IT teams. His role involved analyzing client needs and delivering tailored solutions to improve technology integration and performance.
Career Background in IT
Ron Lucas has a diverse background in IT, having held several positions in different organizations. He worked as a Senior Systems Administrator at Merrill Lynch from 1996 to 2002 and as a Systems Administrator at CH2M HILL from 1991 to 1996. He also served as a CMDB Analyst at IHS Markit from 2017 to 2019, where he defined and monitored CMDB health reports and dashboards to ensure compliance with auditing standards.
Education and Expertise
Ron Lucas studied at the Denver Institute of Technology, where he earned an Associate Degree in Electronics from 1984 to 1986. His education focused on electronics, robotics, and programming, with an emphasis on computer technology. This educational background has equipped him with the technical skills necessary for his roles in configuration management and systems administration.
Achievements in Configuration Management
Throughout his career, Ron Lucas has developed and implemented automated solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy in configuration management processes. He has also mentored and directed configuration management specialists during his tenure as Team Lead at Great-West Financial from 2003 to 2017, focusing on improving organizational processes and workflows.