Candace Byrd
About Candace Byrd
Candace Byrd is a Senior Business Solutions Consultant-Testing at Highmark Inc., where she has worked since 2022. She holds a Master's degree in Management Information Systems and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Syracuse University.
Work at Highmark
Candace Byrd has been employed at Highmark Inc. since 2021. She currently holds the position of Senior Business Solutions Consultant-Testing, where she has worked for two years. In addition to her current role, she also serves as a Quality Assurance Lead at Highmark, a position she has held since 2021. Her responsibilities in these roles include overseeing testing processes and ensuring quality standards are met within business solutions.
Previous Experience
Prior to her tenure at Highmark, Candace Byrd worked at several organizations. She was a Technical Support Engineer at Ariba from 2010 to 2014, where she provided technical assistance and support. She also held a position at PNC as a Quality Assurance Lead for four months in 2021. Additionally, she worked as a Campaign Marketing Analyst at PNC from 2014 to 2016. Earlier in her career, she completed an internship as a Technical Associate at Dunbar Association Inc. from 2009 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Candace Byrd earned her Master's degree in Management Information Systems from Syracuse University. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language and Literature from the same institution. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both technical and analytical skills, which she applies in her current roles in business solutions and quality assurance.