Kaitlyn Ray, MBA
About Kaitlyn Ray, MBA
Kaitlyn Ray, MBA, serves as the Lead Business Analyst at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2018. She possesses extensive experience in business analysis, project management, and cross-functional collaboration, supported by her educational background in Data Analytics and Economics.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Kaitlyn Ray has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2018, serving as the Lead Business Analyst. In this role, she leads documentation efforts for consulting and training services across complex projects. She develops and implements strategies to address process gaps, which require cross-functional collaboration. Additionally, she plans and manages large and complex projects that necessitate collaboration across multiple disciplines and program management groups. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Compensation Analyst at the same laboratory from 2017 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Kaitlyn Ray holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Data Analytics from La Salle University, which she completed from 2018 to 2020. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from California State University, Sacramento, from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, she studied Spanish Language and Literature at Universidad Complutense de Madrid for one year in 2014 to 2015, achieving a Minor in Spanish. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in both analytical and language skills.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Kaitlyn Ray worked at Intel Corporation as a Sales Operations Commissions Analyst for six months in 2016 to 2017. She also held the position of Lead Teller Operations Supervisor at Chase from 2012 to 2014 in the Sacramento, California area. These roles contributed to her extensive experience in business analysis and operations management.
Communication and Project Management Skills
Kaitlyn Ray effectively communicates business process strategies and plans to senior management and Department of Energy program managers. Her role as Lead Business Analyst requires her to manage complex projects and facilitate collaboration among various stakeholders. This skill set enhances her ability to lead teams and ensure successful project outcomes.