Jon
Jon Franko
Current Status: Starting new role
Location: Greater Pittsburgh Area
Role: Pricing Analyst II
Specialties: Pricing, Analytics, Automation
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Professional Interests
Core Focus: Pricing Analytics, Data Analysis, Process Automation, Digital Transformation
Technical: Power BI, SQL, Excel, RPA, Python, Agile methodologies, Enterprise systems
Personal: Forestry, Conservation, Environmental advocacy, Community engagement
Education: MBA (Kent State), B.S. Forestry (OSU), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
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Currently Reading
📚 Now:
  • Nexus by Yuval Noah Harari
  • The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
  • The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen

Up Next:

  • Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
  • The Meritocracy Trap by Daniel Markovits
  • Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond
  • You Never Forget Your First by Alexis Coe

Recent Favorites:

  • Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
  • Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell
  • A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway
  • Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
  • The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté
  • James by Percival Everett
  • Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain
  • The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien
About Me

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

Today, I work as a Pricing Analyst in the medical equipment manufacturing industry, supporting pricing operations through data analysis and process automation. Through Double Tree Industries, I also deliver 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
Pricing Analyst II
Fortune 500 Life Science Company (2026-Present)
Supporting pricing operations systems and support team through data analysis, process automation, and system optimization to ensure pricing accuracy and alignment with business standards. Analyzing high-volume pricing and customer data, collaborating on system improvements, and maintaining business continuity through documentation and process development.
Business Analysis Specialist
Fortune 500 Manufacturing Company (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
Industrial Gas Manufacturing (2018-2019)
Synthesized multi-source procurement data into executive Tableau dashboards to improve visibility into financial exposure and support risk mitigation planning. Supported major corporate merger by classifying and organizing procurement contracts to streamline integration.
Timber Procurement & GIS Implementation
Forest Products Company (2014-2017)
Negotiated timber contracts up to $250,000 and led transition from paper to digital mapping using ESRI GIS, modernizing forestry operations and improving procurement efficiency.
Skills & Tools
Power BI
SQL
Excel & Access
Tableau
Python
UiPath RPA
SAP
Oracle R12
Azure DevOps
JIRA & Confluence
Agile & Waterfall
Product Lifecycle Mgmt
Change Management
Business Process Design
Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC)
Stakeholder Alignment
What Colleagues Say
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Senior RPA Developer
"Jonathan distinguished himself through his insight, dedication, and ability to drive real results... His collaborative spirit and communication skills made working cross-functionally a breeze, and he created an environment where stakeholders felt heard—delivering tangible improvements in speed, accuracy, and operational efficiency."
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Former Colleague
"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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Team Member
"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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Project Partner
"Jon brings positive energy and motivates every team he's on—a natural collaborator."
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Developer
"Patient and clever, his deliverables gave us everything we needed to build reliable automations."
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Stakeholder
"He makes complex processes simple and accessible for everyone."
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Client
"I wasn't expecting output this good—it's excellent work."
Certifications & Training
Lean Six Sigma Yellow & Green Belt
Professional Training (2023)
80 hours of DMAIC project leadership training with capstone project focused on process improvement. Achieved 80% reduction in maintenance incidents through systematic problem-solving.
Manufacturing & Digital Fundamentals (Levels 1 & 2)
Digital Foundry at Penn State (2024-2025)
80 hours 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.
Community Engagement
Committee Co-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 as social media chair. Active in land stewardship projects, urban reforestation, and native habitat restoration.