Chris Lawson, MBA, Pmp, Pmi Acp, Csm, Csp Po
About Chris Lawson, MBA, Pmp, Pmi Acp, Csm, Csp Po
Chris Lawson is a Technical Program Manager and Scrum Master with extensive experience in marketing and data analysis within the gaming and finance industries. He holds an MBA and has worked for notable companies such as Wynn Las Vegas and Credit One Bank.
Work at Credit One Bank
Chris Lawson currently serves as a Technical Program Manager and Scrum Master at Credit One Bank, a position he has held since 2022. His role involves overseeing technical projects and facilitating agile practices within the organization. Prior to this, he worked as a Pega Business Analyst II at Credit One Bank from 2020 to 2022, where he contributed to various business analysis initiatives.
Previous Experience in Gaming and Hospitality
Chris Lawson has extensive experience in the gaming and hospitality sectors. He worked at Wynn Las Vegas in various roles, including Senior Marketing Analyst from 2014 to 2018 and Systems Manager for a brief period in 2019. He also served as Manager of Direct Marketing Tier Strategy at MGM Resorts International for one month in 2019. His work focused on customer database growth and engagement through direct marketing efforts.
Consulting and Business Analysis Roles
In addition to his roles in gaming and hospitality, Chris has held consulting positions. He worked as a Consultant at GlobalDentalShop and olulo from 2018 to 2019, where he assisted in developing white papers and documentation for strategic marketing in the medical industry. He also served as a Business Analyst II at Everi Holdings Inc. from 2019 to 2020, where he developed data quality and governance procedures for marketing purposes.
Education and Expertise
Chris Lawson earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wyoming College of Business, completing his studies from 2016 to 2018. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration - Management from Berea College, which he obtained from 2008 to 2012. His educational background supports his expertise in technical program management, agile methodologies, and business analysis.
Leadership in Agile Transformation
Chris Lawson has led transformation efforts from waterfall to agile methodologies, particularly in the finance industry. His leadership in this area demonstrates his commitment to improving project management practices and enhancing team efficiency. His experience in agile practices is complemented by his certifications, including PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, and CSP.