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Shawn Ellis

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International CITO at TransUnion
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

As International CITO at TransUnion, Shawn Ellis leads technology strategy across 30+ countries. With over 25 years of experience, he focuses on building scalable, cloud-native platforms using AI/ML to modernize complex financial ecosystems. He earned his bachelors degree from the University of Georgias Terry College of Business.

Shawn is a passionate advocate for his team, frequently recognizing their work publicly and promoting career opportunities within his organization. He also demonstrates a strong interest in corporate social responsibility, actively sharing his companys initiatives to create a positive social impact through technology and people.

He was honored as a Global Finalist for the 2022 Chicago CIO of the Year ORBIE Awards.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
International CITO
Job Level
Middle
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
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Global Tech Modernization
Leads large-scale transformation efforts, including building TransUnion's first cloud-based credit bureau and unifying platforms across international markets.
AI/ML in FinTech
His focus is on fusing AI/ML and data analytics to innovate within the credit and risk industries, creating seamless digital experiences.
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Career

Work history

9-2019
International CITO
TransUnion
1-2018 - 9-2019
Senior Vice President- Global Technology Strategy, Operations & Planning
TransUnion
8-2013 - 1-2018
Vice President Application Development & Global Quality Engineering
TransUnion
5-2010 - 5-2013
Sr. Director - Technology Engineering
Capital One
6-2005 - 8-2010
Head of Cards Quality Engineering - North America
HSBC
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Education
Bachelor's degree
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business
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