Brent Duran, Csm, Cspo, Pmp
About Brent Duran, Csm, Cspo, Pmp
Brent Duran is a Senior Business Analyst with extensive experience in project management and business analysis across various sectors, including telecommunications and interactive media. He holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Kansas and has worked for notable companies such as Sprint, AMC Theatres, and Valorem Reply.
Work at Valorem Reply
Brent Duran has been employed at Valorem Reply as a Senior Business Analyst since 2021. In this role, he applies his extensive experience in business analysis and project management to support various initiatives. His responsibilities include managing product backlogs and utilizing agile methodologies to enhance project outcomes. Brent's work contributes to the overall success of the organization in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.
Education and Expertise
Brent Duran holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Washburn University. His educational background supports his expertise in business analysis, project management, and software engineering. Brent is certified in multiple disciplines, including Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), and Project Management Professional (PMP).
Background
Brent Duran has a diverse professional background spanning several industries, including telecommunications, media, and software development. He began his career at Cargill Meat Solutions as a Software Engineer and Business Systems Analyst, where he worked for five years. Over the years, he has held various positions, including Senior Project Manager at Sprint and Senior Business Analyst at AMC Theatres. His career reflects a strong focus on business systems analysis and project management.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Brent Duran has demonstrated a strong ability to manage and prioritize product backlogs as a Product Owner for Scrum teams. He employs techniques such as Value Mapping, Customer Profiling, and User Story Mapping to enhance business analysis. Brent has also specialized in creating wireframe mockups for user interfaces, improving user experience designs. His experience with agile tools and methodologies has contributed to successful project outcomes across various organizations.
Professional Experience
Brent Duran has held numerous positions in various organizations. He worked as a Senior Business Systems Analyst at Quest Analytics, LLC, and as a Senior Project Manager at Sprint. His tenure at VML included roles as both Project Manager and Business Systems Analyst. Other notable positions include Senior Business Systems Analyst at Silpada Designs and Senior Business Analyst at Staples Promotional Products. His extensive experience across these roles has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of business processes and project management.