Natonia Kelly
About Natonia Kelly
Natonia Kelly is a Technical Program Manager III at Credit Karma, specializing in risk mitigation and project management within the banking and financial services sector. She has a diverse background in software engineering and project management, with previous roles at Vanguard and Levvel.io.
Work at Credit Karma
Natonia Kelly has been employed at Credit Karma as a Technical Program Manager III since 2022. In this role, she utilizes her extensive experience in project management to oversee technical programs and ensure successful project delivery. Her responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional teams and managing project timelines and budgets. Kelly's focus is on achieving favorable outcomes while mitigating risks associated with project execution.
Previous Experience at Vanguard
Prior to her current role, Natonia Kelly held multiple positions at Vanguard. She worked as a Software Engineer for 11 months in 2014, followed by a year as a Business Systems Analyst/Scrum Master from 2015 to 2016. She then served as a Technical Scrum Master for five years from 2016 to 2021. Additionally, she began her career at Vanguard as a Client Relations Specialist from 2013 to 2014. Her diverse roles contributed to her expertise in project management and agile methodologies.
Experience at Levvel.io
Natonia Kelly worked at Levvel.io as a Senior Project Management Consultant for six months in 2021 to 2022. In this position, she applied her project management skills to consult on various projects, focusing on delivering results within set timelines and budgets. This experience further enhanced her capabilities in managing complex projects in the financial services sector.
Education and Expertise
Natonia Kelly earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Information Systems from Coastal Carolina University, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. Her education laid the foundation for her career in technology and project management. Kelly is a certified scrum master, specializing in transforming low-performing teams into high-performing teams through agile methodologies. She possesses strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, which are essential in her roles.
Specialization in Risk Mitigation
Natonia Kelly specializes in mitigating risk factors to achieve favorable results within the allotted time and budget, particularly in the banking and financial services industry. Her approach involves identifying potential risks early in the project lifecycle and implementing strategies to address them effectively. This specialization has been a key aspect of her project management practice, contributing to successful project outcomes.