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Kara T

@kara_tamburello

Lead Business Analyst, Requirements and Gap Analysis, QA Testing

Estados Unidos
Inglês
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Sobre mim
I’m excited to take on analysis tasks others may find daunting because I genuinely enjoy solving the complex “puzzles”. I’m an independent Business and System Analyst | QA Analyst with 15 years of experience supporting data-driven projects and transforming complex ideas into clear, actionable solutions. I specialize in short-term, well-defined engagements such as requirements documentation, data mapping, gap analysis, and process analysis. I quickly come up to speed, build deep domain understanding, and become a trusted subject matter expert who brings structure to ambiguity.... Saiba mais

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Teste de software
I will test your site or app and deliver a usability and QA report
Redação Técnica
I will write and deliver clear technical requirements documentation

Experiência profissional

T._Rowe Price

Lead Business Analyst

T. Rowe Price • Período integral

Aug 2011 - Feb 202614 yrs 6 mos

Led business analysis for large-scale digital initiatives spanning public websites, web components, and enterprise content management systems. Partnered with design, engineering, marketing, and data teams to deliver client and prospect facing experiences supported by complex data integrations. Defined and documented requirements for website enhancements, reusable web components, and CMS-driven content experiences. Translated business and user needs into functional specifications for responsive web design and front-end delivery. Produced detailed data mappings for investment product, client, and prospect data by analyzing API endpoints and JSON responses. Conducted gap analysis across legacy and modern systems to enable scalable digital experiences. Helped drive large-scale initiatives that improved content governance, data accuracy, and client-facing digital experiences

KPMG

Senior Associate IT Advisory

KPMG • Período integral

Oct 2009 - Sep 20111 yr 11 mos

Completed IT audit engagements for enterprise clients, evaluating and testing internal controls across financial and accounting systems. Served as both an internal audit advisor and external SOX IT compliance auditor, assessing IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls, and system security practices. Conducted risk assessments, performed control walkthroughs, and executed detailed testing to ensure regulatory compliance and operational integrity. Delivered clear audit findings and remediation recommendations to senior stakeholders. Collaborated with cross-functional client teams, mentored junior associates, and supported high-quality, deadline-driven engagements in complex regulatory environments.

Technology Intern

Genworth Financial • Meio período

May 2008 - Aug 20083 mos

Technology Intern — Genworth Financial Supported internal technology initiatives through hands-on Java development and performance testing. Contributed to building an internal database user administration tool, enhancing user access management and system efficiency. Designed and executed performance and load testing scenarios to evaluate application stability and scalability. Partnered with technical teams to troubleshoot issues, document findings, and support improvements to system reliability and user experience.