IT Consulting & Business Intelligence

Christopher Lazok

Transforming medium-sized businesses with expert SaaS solutions, data compliance, and operational efficiency.

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About Me

Bridging the gap between Technical Complexity and Business Strategy.

With over 18 years of combined experience in IT Project Management, DBA, Business Intelligence, and Network Admin Design, I specialize in creating scalable solutions for medium-sized businesses.

As a former Director of Ferpa and current Partner at DFK Express LLC, I bring a unique perspective that combines hands-on technical expertise with executive-level strategic planning.

18+
Years Experience
50+
Projects Lead
12+
Certifications
10+
Systems Mastered

Technical Expertise

A comprehensive toolkit honed over nearly two decades of solving complex IT and business challenges.

Core Competencies

  • IT Project Management
  • Business Intelligence
  • DevOps
  • Data Compliance Audit
  • Governance & Reviews
  • Cross-Functional Leadership

ERP & Systems

  • MS Dynamics
  • SAP
  • Oracle BI
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • SuccessFactors

Data & Analytics

  • Power BI
  • SQL (SSMS)
  • Azure Synapse
  • Tableau
  • Qlik
  • Excel Power Pivot
  • DAX

Techniques & Methodologies

  • Six Sigma (Green Belt)
  • Agile / Scrum
  • Deep Thinking / PIP Sigma
  • ETL Processes
  • Data Classification
  • Business Requirements

Professional Experience

A track record of driving operational efficiency and technological innovation across industries.

Nov 2024 - Current

Partner

DFK Express LLC

Providing strategic oversight for SaaS governance and compliance. Developing a partnership trucking school to empower owner-operators with SaaS business management skills.

SaaS GovernanceStrategic OversightComplianceBusiness Management
Feb 2024 - Nov 2024

Director of IT Operations and Human Resources

Ferpa Precision

Developed and implemented strategic HR initiatives and ISO Audit best practices. Managed operations for SaaS Time and Attendance, Onboarding, and SharePoint workflows.

ISO AuditSharePointAzure ADSaaS AdminProject Management
Apr 2022 - Mar 2023

Sr. Technical Analyst, Business Intelligence

Continental Carbon

Managed Azure DevOps, PowerBI, and Synapse. Created KPI reporting on OPACC, AOP, and Manufacturing Quality. Led database normalization and migration projects.

Azure DevOpsPowerBISynapseKPI ReportingDatabase Normalization
Aug 2019 - May 2021

Senior Technical Analyst

Mahindra USA

Lead Consultant for production environment. Managed SAP iBolt/PI/PO issue tracking and created QLIK dashboards. Implemented Agile Kanban project planning.

SAPQLIKAgile KanbanTechnical DocumentationDealer Portal
Feb 2018 - July 2019

Sr. Business Analyst, Technical Data Analyst

Caterpillar Resource Industries

Created reports using Business Objects, SAP, and Tableau. Collaborated on supplier quality and improvement. Six Sigma Green Belt trained.

TableauSAPBusiness ObjectsSix SigmaSupply Chain
Jan 2013 - Mar 2017

Global Logistics Analyst HSR LNG

GE Oil & Gas

Coordinated global logistics and 3PL warehouse communications. Managed web-based Support Central and created inventory reports using SAP Business Objects.

LogisticsSAP Hybris3PL ManagementInventory ReportingLean Sigma

Measurable Impact

Delivering tangible results and ROI through strategic data initiatives and process optimization.

$250k
CCC

Found in budgeted spend & optimized D365 processes.

90%
Mahindra

Dealer involvement achieved through new portal & dashboard.

$15k/mo
CAT

Spend reduction through forgery analysis & SDE analytics.

300%
SIDO

Increase in interest & substantial savings as President.

"Voted MVP and later employee of the year by peers for substantial gains realized in AGILE processes at GE OG&C."

Featured Projects

Explore my code repositories, documentation, and technical demonstrations.

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Python

KomodoED Tidypy Chess Repertoire Builder

Chess Repertoire builder specifically designed for Komodo Chess Engines.

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PythonPyQt6

Tidypy Chess Rep Builder

Chess repertoire builder using interval analysis. Analyzes PGN files at configurable move intervals, injects UCI engine-verified lines into mainlines. Built with PyQt6.

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Python

KomodoTUNER

Optimization tool for Komodo chess engine parameters.

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TypeScriptNext.jsTailwind CSSFramer Motion

Portfolio Website

This responsive, modern portfolio website built with Next.js and Tailwind CSS.

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DocumentationData Analysis

Work Examples

A collection of professional work samples, demonstrating capabilities in various IT domains including Data Classification, Privacy, and ETL processes.

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Let's discuss how we can leverage technology to streamline your operations and drive growth.

Based in Houston, Texas | Available for Consulting & Projects