Sara Wait, MBA
About Sara Wait, MBA
Sara Wait, MBA, is a Project Manager and Business Systems Analyst with extensive experience in finance and project management across various industries. She has held significant roles in companies such as iTradeNetwork, Viptela, and Joby Aviation, specializing in cloud conversion and ERP implementation.
Work at Joby Aviation
Sara Wait has been employed at Joby Aviation as a Project Manager and Business Systems Analyst since 2020. In this role, she manages projects and teams, focusing on business requirements, contract negotiations, and Agile methodologies. She also provides training sessions, documentation, and user acceptance testing to ensure successful project outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Sara Wait earned her MBA from St. Mary's College of California, where she studied from 2002 to 2004. She also holds a BA from Western Washington University, completed from 1989 to 1994. Her expertise includes conversion to Cloud solutions, specifically Software as a Service (SaaS) and Hardware as a Service (HaaS), as well as extensive experience in ERP implementation with various software platforms.
Background
Sara Wait has a diverse professional background with experience in various industries, including supply chain management, cyber security, medical devices, and national publishing. Over her career, she has held several key positions, such as Interim Controller at iTradeNetwork, Inc., Interim Accounting GL Manager at Viptela, and Global IT Finance Project Manager at Driscoll's.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Sara Wait has demonstrated strong leadership abilities and a collaborative nature. She has successfully managed projects involving ERP implementations and has a proven track record in achieving private equity funding and M&A activity. Her technical skills encompass budgeting, financial modeling, cost accounting, and international consolidations accounting.
Professional Experience
Sara Wait has held various roles in finance and accounting, including Controller positions at Suni Medical Imaging, Inc., CEMEX, and BlackPoint IT Services. She has also worked as a Finance Manager at National Geographic and as a Cash Management Analyst at Robert Half. Her experience spans over two decades in finance and project management.