Tom Mc Namara
About Tom Mc Namara
Tom McNamara is a Senior Business System Analyst currently working at Kite Pharma, where he supports Cell Therapy Research in the Research and Development IT department. He has a diverse background in IT and business systems, with previous roles at Bank of America, BNY Mellon, and Universal Studios.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Tom McNamara serves as a Senior Business System Analyst at Kite Pharma, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Santa Monica, California, where he supports Cell Therapy Research within the Research and Development IT department. His role involves analyzing and improving business systems to enhance operational efficiency and support innovative research initiatives.
Previous Experience at Bank of America
Prior to his current role, Tom McNamara worked at Bank of America as a Senior Business System Analyst from 2003 to 2007. During his four years there, he contributed to various projects that focused on optimizing business processes and enhancing system functionalities.
Educational Background
Tom McNamara studied at the University of Southern California, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 1981 to 1984. He also attended Quinnipiac University for one year from 1980 to 1981. Additionally, he participated in a coding program at Coding Dojo in 2019.
Career History
Tom McNamara has a diverse career history. He worked at BNY Mellon in computer operations from 2000 to 2002, and at Universal Studios as an IT consultant from 1985 to 1990. He also held positions as a Helpdesk Coordinator at the Rand Corporation from 1996 to 1998 and as a Quality Assurance Engineer at THX Ltd. for a brief period in 2008.