Houston Cleaver
About Houston Cleaver
Houston Cleaver serves as the Lead IT Product Champion and Lead IT Business Analyst at Dycom Industries, Inc., where he specializes in process improvements and the implementation of advanced features. He has a background in IT business analysis and holds a BBA in Information Systems from Georgia Southern University.
Work at Dycom Industries
Houston Cleaver has been employed at Dycom Industries, Inc. since 2018, serving as the Lead IT Product Champion and Lead IT Business Analyst. In this role, he focuses on redefining and improving processes in collaboration with software engineering teams. He has played a significant role in the implementation and deployment of a large-scale enterprise-wide CRM product tailored for the telecom industry, which is utilized by various Dycom subsidiaries. His responsibilities include providing leadership direction to Senior Business Analysts and overseeing feature prioritization and communication strategies.
Previous Experience at HP
Before joining Dycom Industries, Houston Cleaver worked at HP as an IT Business Analyst from 2011 to 2014. During his tenure, he contributed to various projects that involved analyzing business needs and developing technical solutions. His experience at HP helped shape his analytical skills and understanding of IT processes, which he later applied in his roles at Dycom Industries and other organizations.
Role at Shred-it
Houston Cleaver served as the Lead IT Business Analyst at Shred-it from 2015 to 2018. In this capacity, he was responsible for leading IT initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance business processes. His leadership in this role contributed to the effective management of IT projects and the alignment of technology solutions with business objectives.
Education and Expertise
Houston Cleaver earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Information Systems from Georgia Southern University, where he studied from 2006 to 2011. His academic background provided him with a solid foundation in information systems management, which he has applied throughout his career. His expertise includes reverse engineering business processes and creating process flow diagrams for applications, data migrations, APIs, and integrations.
Involvement in Recruitment
In his current role at Dycom Industries, Houston Cleaver is actively involved in the recruitment process for Senior Business Analysts. He provides analysis and feedback on candidate resumes, participates in phone screens, and conducts in-person interviews. His contributions help ensure that the organization selects qualified candidates who align with its business needs.