Krista's Career Summary
Krista is a confident and results-oriented senior software development professional with over 20 years experience in the software industry. Krista is a creative problem solver who applies technical skills and business knowledge to achieve improved results. Krista possesses excellent leadership, facilitation, and team-building skills, leveraging her keen emotional intelligence to get the most out of collaborating with teams and clients.
Krista's strong analysis skills have been acquired through her computer science studies at the University of Victoria and her years of experience on various software and systems development projects. These skills are complemented by her excellent oral and written communication abilities, allowing Krista to successfully interpret the needs of software users and pass this information along to technical teams responsible for delivering solutions.
Krista is an IT generalist, and can easily and comfortably take on various roles in the software development life cycle:
Krista is an IT generalist, and can easily and comfortably take on various roles in the software development life cycle:
- Project Manager or Scrum Master
- Business Analyst
- Data Modelling and Analysis
- QA and Testing
- Full Stack web application development
- Web Site Design
- Social Media Campaign and Management
CAreer Timeline
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2018 to Present
2017 to 2018
2007 to 2017
2006 to 2007
2002 to 2006
1998 to 2001
1996 to 1997
1994 to 1996
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Compra Technologies Inc
Data Analyst, Web Developer Voyager Search Solutions
Project Manager Compra Technologies Inc.
Senior Business Analyst Refractions Research Inc.
Senior Project Manager Compra Technologies Inc.
Project Manager Voice Mobility Inc.
Product Development Manager Rose Systems Ltd.
Project Manager Rose Systems Ltd.
Developer |
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Below are projects where Krista's primary role was as a Project Manager. Drill down on the project title for more details. For a complete listing of all project experience, go to Krista's Project Portfolio.
BP Enterprise SearchVoyager Search Solutions
July 2017 to March 2018 Emergency Management Information ApplicationIntegrated Land Management Bureau, Province of BC
April 2006 to April 2007 |
Natural Resource Permitting Project - Common ClientVivid Solutions Inc (for Province of British Columbia)
September 2014 to March 2017 VMI Unified MessagingVoice Mobility Inc.
February 1998 to August 2001 |
Analysis Project Highlights
Below are projects were Krista's primary role was as a business, technical or systems analyst. Drill down on the project title for more details. For a complete listing of all project experience, go to Krista's Project Portfolio.
Natural Resource Permitting ProjectVivid Solutions Inc.
July 2017 to March 2018 Online Atlas Proof of ConceptMinistry of Housing and Social Development, Province of BC
July 2017 to March 2018 EIS Merge VoterElections BC
February 2008 to May 2008 |
Landauer COMETUnit 4
July 2017 to March 2018 Voter Data Quality StudyElections BC
April 2008 to September 2008 GeoBase BC TRIM Observation UATIntegrate Land Management Bureau, Province of BC
January 2008 to May 2008 |
Education & Professional Development
B. Sc. Computer Science, Business Minor
University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
Graduated 1995
Graduated 1995
SCRUM Master Certification
Scrum Alliance
2005
2005
In Search of Excellent Requirements
Software Productivity Centre
2000
2000
Volunteering
Vancouver Island Minor Hockey AssociationDivision Commissioner - PeeWee Female
2015/16, 2016/17 Team Fundraising Coordinator 2008/09, 2009/10, 2010/11, 2011/12 Team Manager 2013/14, 2016/17 Monterey Middle SchoolPAC Parent Education Coordinator
Facebook Page administrator 2011/12 |
Esquimalt RibfestDeveloped and maintained the Esquimalt Ribfest website.
Facebook page administrator 2013, 2014 James Bay Athletic AssociationWebsite design and maintenance
Social media 2010, 2011, 2012, 2019, 2020 Ecole Margaret Jenkins SchoolFall Dance Coordinator 2006, 2007, 2008
PAC Chair 2009 PAC Communications Secretary 2010, 2011 PAC website - developed and maintained |
Personal Interests
Development Psychology, parenting, personal growth.
Reading, discussing and debating current events.
Knitting, travel, active living.
Reading, discussing and debating current events.
Knitting, travel, active living.