Kayla Quarles
Upper Marlboro,MD
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in cloud computing, policy development, and talent for navigating challenges. Bring strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Program Analyst
Department of Energy
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define clear program goals and establish performance metrics.
- Assisted in drafting two policy briefs and memos for review, ensuring clarity and accuracy of information.
- Enhanced policy research quality by conducting thorough data analysis and presenting findings in concise reports.
- Streamlined data collection processes by creating efficient spreadsheets and databases to track relevant information for various projects.
- Participated actively in regular staff meetings, contributing valuable insights and perspectives on ongoing projects and team objectives.
Cybersecurity Program Analyst
NNSA Minority Serving Institute Internship Program
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify potential issues and develop mitigation strategies.
- Analyzed supplier performance data to identify trends and potential risks, resulting in a more reliable supply chain.
- Collaborated on a team to transform a unstructured Smartsheet dashboard into a optimized PowerBI solution, with visual enhancements to support executive decision-making. Developed and implemented the NIST guidelines to recommend concepts related to system engineering and project development. Collaborated with stakeholders on a prototype dashboard to track performance indicator, successfully accomplishing a final solution.
- Conducted a business impact analysis on the university’s operations, identifying critical functions, including the Chief Information Officer’s role. Defined the organization’s business-critical path and prioritized recovery steps for potential outages. Focused on delivering projects and services on time and within budget, collaborating with executive clients to ensure successful completion of complex projects.
Web Developer Intern
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Gather technical specifications for projects to coordinate with relevant teams
- Conferred with management to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, and develop content criteria
- Enhanced website functionality by optimizing existing code and implementing new features.
- Designed wireframes and mockups using LifeRay Inc and Adobe XD for effective communication of visual concepts prior to implementation.
Office Assistant Intern
Patriots Technology Training Center
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Copied and faxed important documents for personnel and organized files in appropriate locations
- Prepared reports concerning project specifications, activities and status
- Promoted company projects and campaigns to potential clients
Office Assistant Intern
Department of Taxation and Assessments
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Acquired data from primary or secondary data sources for use in analysis and trending
- Addressed customer inquiries and routed calls to appropriate staff members for further assistance
- Worked closely with management to prioritize business and information needs
Education
Bachelor’s of Science - Cloud Computing
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD12-2024
Skills
- SEO knowledge
- Responsive Web Design: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Risk assessment expertise
- Problem-solving abilities
- Graphic and User Interface Design
- Google Cloud
- AWS Cloud
- Risk Assessment
- Technical Writing
- Policy Development
- Project Coordination
- Workflow Optimization
- Cross-functional team leadership
Awards
- National Society of Black Engineers
- Morgan State University Women In Computer Science (WiCS)
- Black Venture Capital Consortium (BVCC) UX-Design
- Black Girls Code Alumna
- Kode With Klossy Alumna
- Girls Who Code Alumna
Timeline
Cybersecurity Program Analyst
NNSA Minority Serving Institute Internship Program
06.2023 - 05.2024
IT Program Analyst
Department of Energy
06.2023 - Current
Web Developer Intern
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
06.2022 - 05.2023
Office Assistant Intern
Patriots Technology Training Center
06.2020 - 08.2020
Office Assistant Intern
Department of Taxation and Assessments
06.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor’s of Science - Cloud Computing
Morgan State University
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