Jeff Bankston
About Jeff Bankston
Jeff Bankston is a Program Manager for Systematized Risk at Velocity Risk Underwriters, LLC, with extensive experience in application development and enterprise technology transformation. He has held various leadership roles in the insurance industry and possesses expertise in PCI credit card processing and managing delivery teams.
Work at Velocity Risk Underwriters
Jeff Bankston has been serving as the Program Manager Systematized Risk at Velocity Risk Underwriters, LLC since 2018. In this role, he focuses on managing risk systems and processes to enhance operational efficiency. His experience in enterprise technology transformation supports his responsibilities in this position. He has been instrumental in implementing strategies that align with the company's risk management objectives.
Previous Experience at Direct General Insurance
Jeff Bankston held multiple positions at Direct General Insurance from 2000 to 2017. He served as Director of Application Development from 2000 to 2011, followed by Vice President of Application Development for one year, and then as Vice President of Program Management from 2012 to 2017. His tenure at Direct General Insurance allowed him to develop extensive expertise in application development and program management.
Education and Expertise
Jeff Bankston studied Information Technology at Capella University, earning a Bachelor of Science (BS). He also attended Northwest Alabama State Technical College, where he obtained a Computer Programming Certification in Computer Software Engineering. His educational background supports his advanced experience in enterprise technology transformation and business software transformation.
Technical Skills and Certifications
Jeff Bankston possesses technical proficiency in various tools and programming languages, including Jira, Smartsheets, Slack, .Net, C#, Java, and SQL. He holds a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification, which enhances his ability to manage projects effectively. His skills extend to vendor negotiation coordination and cloud policy administration systems.
Professional Roles at GLG and AlphaSights
Since 2018, Jeff Bankston has been a Council Member at GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group) and an Advisor at AlphaSights. In these roles, he provides insights and guidance based on his extensive experience in program management and application development. His involvement in these organizations reflects his commitment to sharing knowledge and expertise within the industry.