Edward F. Drake

Edward F. Drake has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Edward F. started their career as a Technology Manager at Kennesaw State University, where they created and managed the captioning services division and provided technical support. Edward F. then worked as an Integration Analyst at Liaison Technologies, where they were responsible for onboarding, testing, troubleshooting, and promoting customer connections.

Drake later joined MoneyGram International as an Information Architect, supporting the development and implementation of communication plans and customizing information for decision-making. Edward F. also served as a Technical Project Manager, overseeing installations and managing project plans, budgets, and timelines.

At Anthem, Inc., Drake worked as a Systems Analyst Sr, defining system requirements, performing feature testing, and bridging the gap between technical and business needs.

Currently, Drake is working at Zelis as the Director of Business Solutions. Prior to their current role, they held positions as the Director of Implementation and Senior Implementation Analyst. In these roles, they project managed implementations, documented project plans and deliverables, and communicated project statuses to stakeholders. Edward F. also played a key role in gathering and analyzing business and system requirements, facilitating training, and supporting strategic business decisions.

Edward F. Drake obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Integrated Studies (English/film/writing) from Kennesaw State University in 2012. Edward F. then pursued a Master of Science (MS) degree in Computer Software Engineering from the same university, completing it in 2017. Additionally, they have obtained several certifications related to project management, such as "Complete PMP™ Exam Prep Course" from Brain Sensei in 2020, and various courses from LinkedIn in 2019, including "Leading Projects," "Project Management: Preventing Scope Creep," "Project Management: Rescuing Troubled Projects," and "Business Acumen for Project Managers."