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Ryan Chitwood

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Professional Summary

Model Development Analyst with over 5 years of experience in data analysis, statistical modeling, and financial forecasting. Expert R programmer with a strong background in statistics, data science, and software engineering. Diverse background in quantitative ecology, health workforce research, and now financial services.

Professional Experience

Model Development Analyst, Pinnacle Financial Partners (Jan 2026 - Present)

  • Migrate legacy Pinnacle CECL models from SAS to R.
  • Develop and maintain legacy Synovus moodels as outlined below.

Quantitative Analyst II, Synovus (Sept 2022 - Dec 2025)

  • Develop and maintain CECL PD/LGD models using R.
  • Develop and maintain Synovus moodels as outlined below.

Quantitative Analyst I, Synovus (Jan 2021 - Aug 2022)

  • Develop and maintain Captial Stress Testing Credit & PPNR models using R.
  • Develop and maintain SNVts, our financial forecasting framework using R.

Research & Data Analyst, Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) (Jan 2019 - Dec 2020)

  • Overhaul nation-wide survey data platfrom for PA educational programs from data collection to public reporting using R.
  • Perform first rigorous analysis of CASPA (the centralized application service for PA programs) data to identify trends in PA applicant and matriculant demographics.
  • Collaborate with external research partners to author original research manuscripts on PA workforce topics using R.

Research Professional II, University of Georgia (Aug 2018 - Jan 2019)

  • Design research studies of game and non-game bird populations using R.
  • Analyze large ecological datasets using advanced statistical methods in R.
  • Co-author grant proposals and scientific manuscripts.
  • Manage and train dozens of field technicians.

Education

Master of Science in Forest Resources, University of Georgia (2015 - 2017)

Thesis: Demographic drivers of black-throated blue warbler population dynamics at the trailing edge and core of the species' range

Teaching: Applied Population Dynamics, Experimental Methods

Bachelor of Science in Ecology, University of Georgia (2011 - 2015)

Capstone: Parental Age and Food Provusioning in the Black-throated Blue Warbler Honors: Magna Cum Laude

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