Kalia Orlena
About Kalia Orlena
Kalia Orlena is a Product Owner at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in IT change management, cybersecurity, and process improvement.
Professional Title
Kalia Orlena holds the position of Product Owner at ExxonMobil. She has been in this role since 2019, based in Houston, Texas.
ExxonMobil Career
Kalia Orlena has an extensive career with ExxonMobil, having held multiple roles. She served as IT Change Management Manager from 2012 to 2018, SharePoint Product Analyst from 2011 to 2012, and Security & Controls Advisor from 2008 to 2011. Her tenure at the company spans various areas of focus including IT change management, cybersecurity, and product analysis.
Education and Expertise
Kalia Orlena graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management Information Systems, General. She studied at the university from 2000 to 2004. Her academic background laid the foundation for her expertise in IT management and project leadership.
Project Management and Cybersecurity Initiatives
During her career, Kalia directed disaster recovery testing and cybersecurity vulnerability testing, which contributed to improved business continuity and a more secure IT environment at ExxonMobil. She has been instrumental in leading product upgrade projects to meet current cybersecurity standards while enhancing product features.
Process Improvement and Cost Savings
Kalia successfully implemented solutions that reduced the time spent on processes and procedures by 20%, thereby enhancing productivity and customer satisfaction. She also led cross-functional teams in automating a file transfer process, saving the company $40K and 1.5K hours. Her efforts have had a significant positive impact on operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.