Ciara He, Mpa, Pmp
About Ciara He, Mpa, Pmp
Ciara He is a Senior Director of Informatics Product at Tessera Therapeutics, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in project management, policy research, and data analysis, with a strong educational background in public administration and political science.
Work at Tessera Therapeutics
Ciara He serves as the Senior Director of Informatics Product at Tessera Therapeutics, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of informatics products that support the company's mission. Her work involves managing large-scale technical implementation projects and ensuring that product development aligns with consumer needs and business objectives.
Previous Experience
Before joining Tessera Therapeutics, Ciara held several significant positions. She worked as a Managing Consultant and Account Leader at Point B from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, she served as Principal Manager at Cogito Corp from 2016 to 2018. Her earlier roles include Manager and Lead Program Analyst at Mathematica Policy Research from 2013 to 2016, and Community Relations Fellow at Travelers Insurance from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, she was a Program Associate at the University of Connecticut from 2008 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Ciara He holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Connecticut, where she focused on Policy Analysis and Public Financial Management. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a dual degree in Government Policy Studies and Human Rights from the same institution. Her education includes specialized training at Georgetown University and Harvard University, where she participated in workshops on data analysis and programming languages such as R and Python.
Skills and Specializations
Ciara possesses a diverse skill set that includes data model development, consumer needs analysis, and requirements gathering. She specializes in B2B SaaS and earned value management. Her expertise extends to change management, user acceptance testing (UAT), and UX optimization. Additionally, she has experience in financial analysis and is proficient in quantitative methods, communication strategy, and CRM systems.
Professional Development and Training
Ciara has engaged in various professional development opportunities, including a seminar on Israeli and Palestinian Peace at The Washington Center. Her training in data analysis and programming at Harvard University has equipped her with skills in Tableau, deep learning, and Python. These experiences contribute to her ability to navigate complex environments and deliver optimal solutions for stakeholders.