Ywanda Jackson, MBA, Csm
About Ywanda Jackson, MBA, Csm
Ywanda Jackson, MBA, Csm, serves as the Lead Software Engineer and Test Management at CenterPoint Energy, where she has worked since 2016. With a background in software quality assurance and IT analysis, she holds multiple degrees, including an MBA and a Graduate Certificate in Project Management.
Current Role at CenterPoint Energy
Ywanda Jackson currently serves as the Lead Software Engineer and Test Management at CenterPoint Energy. She has held this position since 2016, contributing to the company's IT initiatives in the Houston, Texas area. In her role, she oversees the implementation of IT and business process automation, which has resulted in annual cost savings ranging from $1 to $3 million. She also manages a test automation budget that exceeds $1 million, covering both capital and operational expenses.
Previous Experience at CenterPoint Energy
Ywanda Jackson has extensive experience at CenterPoint Energy, having worked in various roles since 2001. She served as a Senior IT Analyst from 2001 to 2011, followed by positions as an IT Business Analyst from 2011 to 2013 and as a Software QA Engineer III from 2013 to 2016. Throughout her tenure, she has played a crucial role in coordinating enterprise testing standards and developing the enterprise's test methodology.
Education and Certifications
Ywanda Jackson holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Business Administration and Management from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University, which she completed from 2020 to 2022. She also earned a Graduate Certificate in Project Management from the same institution in 2021. Earlier, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from LeTourneau University, completing her studies from 2006 to 2008.
Expertise in Technology and Process Automation
Ywanda Jackson identifies and recommends emerging technologies to align with the goals of IT and business clients. She leads the implementation of automation processes that enhance operational efficiency. Her expertise includes coordinating testing standards and developing methodologies that integrate manual and automated testing with project management practices.