Chip Patterson
About Chip Patterson
Chip Patterson serves as the Director of Financial Systems at Sallie Mae, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in financial systems management, project assignments, and business analysis, with a background that includes roles at Tek Solutions and Navient Solutions.
Current Role at Sallie Mae
Chip Patterson serves as the Director of Financial Systems at Sallie Mae, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he oversees the management and optimization of financial systems, ensuring they meet the needs of the organization. His responsibilities include managing complex project assignments and ensuring quality assurance within the financial systems framework.
Previous Experience at Sallie Mae/Navient Solutions, Inc.
Prior to his current role, Chip Patterson worked at Sallie Mae/Navient Solutions, Inc. as Director of Financial Systems from 1998 to 2015. During his 17 years in this position, he developed extensive expertise in financial systems management and played a key role in various financial projects.
Consulting Experience at Tek Solutions, Inc.
Chip Patterson worked as a Consultant at Tek Solutions, Inc. from 2015 to 2016 for a duration of 7 months. This role allowed him to further develop his skills in business analysis and system design, contributing to his overall expertise in financial systems.
Education and Expertise
Chip Patterson studied at Thiel College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and an Associate of Arts in Computer Science, both completed between 1983 and 1987. His educational background supports his expertise in managing complex project assignments, quality assurance, business analysis, and system design.
Technical Proficiencies
Chip Patterson is proficient in using MS Access and SharePoint for financial systems management. He specializes in financial instrument valuation and management systems, utilizing tools such as Principia and ActivePivot Live. His hands-on management experience includes working with Business Analysts, Developers, DBAs, System Administrators, business users, and software vendors.