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Keith Matras

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Summary

Results-driven Senior Business Systems Analyst with SQL proficiency and strong data analysis capabilities. Proven track record in requirements gathering and problem-solving, enhancing system quality and user satisfaction.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Business Systems Analyst

Zurich NA
Schaumburg, IL
08.2014 - 05.2026
  • Created ETL and scoring engine requirements, along with full system data requirements for predictive models. Built a functional scoring system in Excel to validate Java code outputs against Excel-generated outputs.
  • Collected business and data requirements, authored Databricks code to create master data sets, and developed Databricks code to generate tables for Power BI visuals. Performed testing and documentation while regularly meeting with the data governance team.
  • Developed detailed functional requirements for system enhancements and new applications.
  • Analyzed complex data sets to identify trends, strategic planning, and resolve data quality issues.
  • Analyzed system issues and unexpected outcomes to develop effective solutions and prevent recurrence.
  • Mentored junior analysts in best practices for requirements gathering and project execution methodologies.
  • Mapped and documented business processes and data flows, improving clarity and understanding for stakeholders.

Sr. Business Systems Analyst

Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Round Lake, IL
2007 - 2014
  • Identified, defined, and designed user and system requirements for complex systems
  • Performed root-cause analysis for complex system issues and provided solutions to prevent recurring problems
  • Identified and resolved data quality issues
  • Gathered and developed business and data requirements for Vaporizer Utilization (VAULT), an internally developed tool that centralized vaporizer data access, enabling request/return tracking, detailed search criteria, and automated notifications; this streamlined sales representatives' access to vaporizer data via iPad, significantly reducing data request time and alleviating operational workload.
  • Contract Negotiation & Preparation Tool (CNPT) - developed web-based contract application tool to sign end-customers belonging to large-scale Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO); allowed Medication Delivery Field Sales Business Operations to compare existing / new pricing levels, track existing sales volumes and generate reports and end-customer contracts to be signed. We implemented 14 different contracts into this system leading to savings of 15k hours and over $1.1 million.
  • Designed and developed a Global R&D Project Request subsite on SharePoint, streamlining project idea submissions, approval workflows, and status tracking, which enhanced operational efficiency and visibility.

Systems Analyst

Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Round Lake, IL
2001 - 2007

Develop and support systems for the sales and marketing groups within the Medication Delivery division.

* Developed web-based system to analyze sales data by product type and time period, enabling detailed drill-down reporting and recognition with an "Impact" award.

* Developed incentive compensation plans across business units that were used by over 250 payees using the proprietary formula language developed by Incentive Systems.

Sr. Programmer/Business Analyst

Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Round Lake, IL
1993 - 2000
  • Columbia / HCA Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) - lead developer of a 2-tier client/server application using OMINS7, a 4GL, cross-platform tool. This first-of-its-kind system in the industry, married external industry data (SMG) with Columbia's members (hospitals, surgery centers) and documented over $9 million in savings per year for a multi-year contract worth over $900 million. This Baxter Quality Award winning system was featured within InfoWorld magazine (May 13, 1996; P. 76).
  • Developed system to cross-reference competitor products with Baxter offerings, improving competitive analysis capabilities. - Developed system to allow business operations to "match" Baxter sets and solutions products to like-competitor products.
  • Mentored junior developers, providing guidance on coding standards and project methodologies.
  • Conducted system testing and debugging to ensure adherence to healthcare regulations and standards.

Programmer

American National Can
Chicago, IL
1992 - 1993

Programmer

Komatsu-Dresser Co.
Broadview, IL
1990 - 1992

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Skills

  • Software / Languages: SQL, Power BI, JSON, Python, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Copilot
  • Tools: Advanced Query Tool (AQT), IBM Rational Software Architect (RSA), Databricks, Power BI, SharePoint, Collibra Data Governance, JIRA
  • Requirements gathering
  • Data analysis
  • SQL expertise
  • Functional specifications development
  • Test case development
  • Project documentation management
  • Excellent communication

Timeline

Sr. Business Systems Analyst

Zurich NA
08.2014 - 05.2026

Sr. Business Systems Analyst

Baxter Healthcare Corporation
2007 - 2014

Systems Analyst

Baxter Healthcare Corporation
2001 - 2007

Sr. Programmer/Business Analyst

Baxter Healthcare Corporation
1993 - 2000

Programmer

American National Can
1992 - 1993

Programmer

Komatsu-Dresser Co.
1990 - 1992

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Western Illinois University
Keith Matras