Farah J.
About Farah J.
Farah J. is a Lead Technical Project Manager at FINRA, with extensive experience in technical project management and analytics. She holds multiple certifications and degrees, including an MBA and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, and has worked in various roles across notable organizations.
Work at FINRA
Farah J. has been employed at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) since 2014, serving as the Lead Technical Project Manager. In this role, Farah manages the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) Network Infrastructure Program, which involves overseeing deliverables for network providers to ensure connectivity with the US Stock Exchange. Additionally, Farah co-led the enterprise-wide Zoom implementation program, facilitating the organization's transition to a fully remote work environment. Farah also leads 'Tech Talks' forums to mentor teams and share best practices.
Education and Expertise
Farah J. holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from California State University, Los Angeles, which was completed from 1991 to 1995. Farah furthered education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Walden University, studying Management of Technology from 2006 to 2008. Currently, Farah is pursuing another MBA at Walden University, focusing on Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. Farah's professional certifications include Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), and Project Management Professional (PMP).
Background
Before joining FINRA, Farah J. accumulated extensive experience in technical and management roles. Farah worked as a Senior Management Analyst at Howard University Hospital from 2004 to 2005. Prior to that, Farah served as a Principal Engineer at XM Satellite Radio from 2005 to 2008 and as a Senior Technical Specialist at DIRECTV Latin America from 1996 to 2002. Farah also held a position as a Technical Specialist at Hughes Aircraft from 1996 to 1998.
Achievements
Farah J. has established a Program Management Office function at FINRA, which provides dashboards, methodology, and a reporting framework. This initiative enhances project management processes within the organization. Additionally, Farah develops analytics using Power BI, Python, and R to create meaningful and actionable data insights, contributing to data-driven decision-making.