Tamika Wright
About Tamika Wright
Tamika Wright is a System Safety Specialist at MBTA in Boston, Massachusetts, overseeing construction projects and ensuring safety compliance.
Current Title and Role
Tamika Wright is currently employed as a System Safety Specialist at MBTA in Boston, Massachusetts, a role she has held since 2019. In her position, she is responsible for reporting safety and security-critical data to oversight agencies such as the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, Federal Transit Authority, and the National Transit Database. She oversees more than 40 construction projects, conducts safety audits and inspections, evaluates engineering plans to ensure they include safety measures, and sets guidelines for contractors.
Previous Positions at MBTA
Before becoming a System Safety Specialist, Tamika Wright held several roles at MBTA. From 2018 to 2019, she worked as a System Safety Analyst in the Greater Boston Area. Prior to that, she served as a Technical Trainer and Support Specialist for five months in 2018.
Career History
Tamika Wright's career includes various positions. She was a Customer Success Representative at Comark LLC in Milford for seven months from 2017 to 2018. She also worked as a Surgical Coordinator at Hologic, Inc. for seven months in 2017. Additionally, she served as an End User Services Specialist at The TJX Companies, Inc. for four months in Marlborough, Massachusetts. Her earlier roles included Shareholder Service Specialist II at BNY Mellon, Sales Representative at Bose Corporation, and Shift Supervisor at Starbucks.
Educational Background
Tamika Wright holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics from Northeastern University, where she studied from 2016 to 2023. She also attended Framingham State University from 2008 to 2010, studying Business Administration and Management, General. Her earlier education includes six years at Boston Latin Academy, from 2002 to 2008.
Safety and Quality Control Responsibilities
In her role as a System Safety Specialist at MBTA, Tamika Wright is responsible for overseeing safety and quality control for over 40 construction projects. She conducts safety audits and inspections of active and inactive MBTA construction sites. Her responsibilities also involve evaluating engineering plans to ensure that safety measures are clearly outlined and set specific guidelines for contractors performing heavy civil construction duties.