Barry Zion

Senior IT and data operations professional with extensive experience in financial services, specializing in data governance, reporting automation, SQL-based analysis, access management, and operational controls. Proven track record designing and supporting secure data workflows, reconciliation processes, audit-ready reporting solutions, and enterprise automation platforms across banking and financial systems environments. Experienced collaborating with business and technical stakeholders to deliver scalable, reliable, and compliant data solutions.

IT Security Analyst (Access Governance & Automation) at Truist (2017-01 – Present)

• Designed and automated enterprise provisioning and reporting workflows supporting 500+ deals and 700+ users in regulated financial environments
• Developed Salesforce-integrated data workflows with validation, reconciliation, audit reporting, and operational controls
• Built SQL, PowerShell, and VBA automation processes to monitor data integrity, detect unauthorized access, streamline reporting workflows, and improve reporting accuracy
• Developed repeatable reporting and governance procedures improving audit readiness and operational consistency
• Implemented logging, traceability, and access governance controls supporting compliance and risk management objectives
• Automated reporting and validation workflows reducing manual effort and turnaround times
• Leveraged Varonis monitoring and data protection tools to support secure data environments
• Partnered with business and technical stakeholders to support reliable operational data processes and workflow improvements
• Served as SME for audit reviews and primary owner of secure provisioning platform

Senior Lead Business Analyst at Delta Air Lines (2014-01 – 2016-12)

• Led redevelopment and testing coordination for real-time flight notification systems supporting operational communications
• Developed API and SQL-based testing and validation scripts across 2,000+ daily flight transactions
• Led UAT planning and execution while identifying and resolving critical production-impacting defects
• Coordinated cross-functional teams across technical and business units to support enterprise system delivery
• Supported reporting validation, production testing, and mobile application release management

Consultant at American Express (2011-01 – 2014-12)

• Delivered reporting and workflow solutions supporting campaign management and operational analytics platforms
• Led requirements gathering, UAT coordination, and data governance initiatives across enterprise systems
• Performed SQL-based analysis and reporting improvements enhancing system performance and operational visibility
• Improved data quality, reporting consistency, and reconciliation processes across integrated platforms
• Worked with business and technical stakeholders to support reporting and operational objectives

Consultant & Systems Engineer — Financial Systems & Regulatory Technology at Consultant & Systems Engineer (1996-01 – 2010-12)

• Delivered enterprise technology solutions supporting financial systems, payments processing, and regulatory compliance initiatives
• Supported operational reporting, data validation, reconciliation, and governance processes across enterprise banking platforms
• Led implementation and integration of compliance and transaction monitoring systems supporting KYC, OFAC, and AML requirements
• Developed testing and validation frameworks ensuring data integrity and operational reliability
• Improved system performance and operational efficiency across multiple banking environments
• Supported audit reviews, compliance initiatives, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Implemented secure authentication, fraud prevention, and operational monitoring controls
• Partnered with technical teams and business stakeholders to support enterprise financial systems and reporting operations
• Supported major NYC money center banks including the Federal Reserve Bank of New York

– Brooklyn College