Ywanda Jackson
About Ywanda Jackson
Ywanda Jackson serves as the Software Engineering and Test Management Team Lead at CenterPoint Energy, where she has worked since 2017. With a background in IT analysis and software quality assurance, she plays a crucial role in aligning emerging technologies with business goals and enhancing software quality.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Ywanda Jackson has been employed at CenterPoint Energy since 2017, currently holding the position of Software Engineering and Test Management Team Lead. In this role, she identifies emerging technologies to align with IT and business clients’ goals. Prior to her current position, she served as a Sr. IT Analyst from 2001 to 2012 and as an IT Business Analyst from 2012 to 2014. She also worked as a Software QA Engineer II from 2014 to 2016 and as a Software QA Engineer III from 2016 to 2017. Jackson plays a key role in planning and coordinating yearly SAP refresh projects and leads the implementation of testing processes while adhering to quality assurance principles.
Education and Expertise
Ywanda Jackson holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from LeTourneau University, which she completed from 2006 to 2008. She furthered her education at Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University, where she earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, she obtained a Graduate Certificate in Project Management from the same institution, studying from 2020 to 2021. Her educational background supports her expertise in software engineering, test management, and project management.
Background
Ywanda Jackson has extensive experience in the IT sector, particularly within CenterPoint Energy. She began her career at the company in 2001 as a Sr. IT Analyst and progressed through various roles, including IT Business Analyst and multiple positions in software quality assurance. Her career spans over two decades, during which she has developed a comprehensive understanding of software testing processes and quality assurance principles.
Achievements
Throughout her career at CenterPoint Energy, Ywanda Jackson has contributed to significant projects and initiatives. She has been instrumental in creating test plans, strategies, and test cases in collaboration with IT and business clients. Additionally, she assists in defining QA coding standards and frameworks to enhance software quality. Her leadership in implementing testing processes has played a crucial role in maintaining high standards of software performance and reliability.