Samuel L. H. Warren
Welcome! I'm Samuel L. H. Warren, an experienced IT professional with a strong background in data analysis, systems administration, and project management. My journey in the tech world has been driven by a passion for technological innovation and operational efficiency as well as a love for Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior
My Education Journey
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciences from the City University of Seattle, where I graduated with a GPA of 3.82 and was honored with a scholarship from the CISSP certification board for Security Training. My academic excellence was recognized with four consecutive terms on the Dean’s list.
Professional Experience
Data Analyst, World Vision United States (December 2017 – Present)
- Introduced AI and technology innovations, generating 30-50 additional leads per month.
- Developed and deployed a training program for new team members.
- Automated standard reporting and data freshness for 46 reports using Power BI.
- Redesigned processes to reduce execution time from 3 days to 3 hours through automation and SQL code refinement.
Owner, Samuel Warren Consulting (February 2019 – December 2023)
- Founded a small business focused on simplifying IT for end users.
- Upgraded technology for two churches and ten small networks for businesses and homes.
- Created a self-hosted website using a Raspberry Pi lightweight LAMP stack, hosting multiple apps and websites.
Data Solutions Analyst, World Vision United States (May 2015 – December 2017)
- Played a key role in migrating from Crystal Reports to SSRS and from Pentaho to SSIS.
- Produced and refined business requirements documents and converted them to PL-SQL and T-SQL.
Release and Configuration Engineer, Expedia (October 2014 – April 2015)
- Created and released Atlassian Tool environments and built Linux CENTOS servers.
- Deployed software and patches using CHEF.
Web Business Analyst, World Vision United States (June 2009 – October 2014)
- Led Agile Project Management activities and developed the first digital security strategy for web development.
- Supported infrastructure monitoring and reporting, and created complex ticketing systems based on Agile frameworks.
Skills and Certifications
- Technical Skills: Power BI, SSIS, SSRS, SQL, SSMS, WordPress, Ghost, Linux installation, Web Server Development, PagerDuty, Atlassian JIRA, Atlassian Confluence.
- Systems Administration: Small business networking, DNS Modification, Self-hosting services, NGINX Proxy Manager, SMTP Relay.
- Project Management: Strategic Planning, Documentation, Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Integration, Workflow Management.
- Other Skills: Public Speaking, Requirements Gathering, Email Administration, Troubleshooting.
- Certifications: Lean Six-Sigma Greenbelt, NSTISSI 4011.
Personal Interests
Outside of my professional life, I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and experiences. I love talking about technology and Jesus, and I believe in the power of communication to make complex concepts accessible to everyone. Whether it's through public speaking, podcasts, or YouTube videos, I strive to inspire and educate others.
On a personal note, I am happily married to Amber Warren. We have been together for 16 wonderful years and are blessed with two amazing sons. Family is a cornerstone of my life, and I cherish every moment spent with them.
Thank you for visiting my website. Feel free to explore my work and reach out if you have any questions or collaboration ideas!