Jon
Jon Franko
Current Status: Building, consulting, and job searching
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Location: Greater Pittsburgh Area
Role: Senior Business Analyst
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Jon's Interests
General: Forestry, Conservation, Process Automation, Data Analytics, Digital Storytelling
Professional: Enterprise transformation, Power BI, Product leadership, Agile methodologies
Volunteer Work: Western PA Conservancy (Social Media Chair), United Way SWPA (Next Gen Committee)
Education: MBA (Kent State), B.S. Forestry (OSU), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Manufacturing & Digital Fundamentals
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About Me

My name is Jonathan, but if you've read this far you can call me Jon. I began my career in forestry, learning how to balance sustainability, negotiation, and community impact. Later, I transitioned into procurement and enterprise automation, where I led multi-million-dollar digital transformation projects and mentored global teams.

Today, through Double Tree Industries, I deliver a mix of consulting and personal branding services to help businesses modernize their operations and professionals share their story with clarity and impact.

Whether in forests, conference rooms, or digital landscapes, my work has always been about connecting people to the tools, resources, and knowledge they need to thrive.

Professional Experience
Business Analysis Specialist
PPG Industries (2019-2024)
Led end-to-end product lifecycle strategy for 30+ automations, enabling $2.25M+ in annual value and 45,000+ hours in time savings. Designed SQL-based data pipelines and Power BI dashboards, reducing support incidents by 80%. Acted as product owner for a 15-member global Agile team with 90% sprint completion rate.
Procurement Analyst
Messer LLC (2018-2019)
Synthesized multi-source procurement data (SAP) into executive dashboards using Tableau to improve visibility into financial exposure and support risk mitigation planning.
Timber Procurement & GIS Implementation
Clear Lake Lumber (2014-2017)
Negotiated timber contracts up to $250,000 and led transition from paper to digital mapping using ESRI GIS, modernizing forestry operations.
Skills & Tools
Power BI
SQL
Tableau
Python
UiPath RPA
SAP
Oracle R12
Azure DevOps
JIRA & Confluence
Agile & Waterfall
Product Lifecycle Mgmt
Change Management
Business Process Design
GIS & Geospatial Analysis
Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC)
Stakeholder Alignment
What Colleagues Say
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Coworker
"Jon is a well-rounded Business Analyst with an outstanding attitude, a strong grasp of requirements, and a positive presence that any team would be fortunate to have."
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Coworker
"His ability to engage with stakeholders across diverse domains—whether technical, operational, or strategic—is truly impressive. He brings clarity and cohesion to complex projects."
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Coworker
"Jon brings positive energy and motivates every team he's on—a natural collaborator."
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Coworker
"Patient and clever, his deliverables gave us everything we needed to build reliable automations."
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Coworker
"He makes complex processes simple and accessible for everyone."
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Early Customer
"I wasn't expecting output this good—it's excellent work."
Certifications & Training
Lean Six Sigma Yellow & Green Belt
PPG Industries (2023)
80 hours of DMAIC project leadership training with capstone project focused on maintenance incident reduction. Achieved 80% reduction of incidents.
Manufacturing & Digital Fundamentals (Levels 1 & 2)
Digital Foundry at Penn State (2024-2025)
80 hours total focused on robotics, automation, MES, SCADA, PLCs, ERP integration, and digital transformation leadership in smart manufacturing systems.
Machine Control Academy
Digital Foundry at Penn State (2025)
Comprehensive training in PLC programming across Siemens, Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley, and Phoenix Contact platforms. Covered ladder logic, HMI systems, and automated machine control.
Giving Back - Volunteer Leadership
Social Media Chair
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy - Emerging Leaders (2023-Present)
Lead digital engagement strategy driving 87% increase in social media engagement through data-driven content strategy and community storytelling. Active in land stewardship projects, urban reforestation, and native habitat restoration.
Next Gen Executive Committee
United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania (2022-Present)
Provide volunteer leadership supporting ALICE individuals (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). Lead initiatives including book distributions, meal kit packing, youth bike assembly, donor outreach, and grant review for digital equity. Completed Connect U Leadership Development Program (2024).