Ivona Foster, Cpm
About Ivona Foster, Cpm
Ivona Foster is a Senior Business System Analyst at Thomson Reuters, with over a decade of experience in state government and a strong focus on process improvement. She previously held positions at The Florida Senate and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, emphasizing her expertise in Agile methodologies and servant leadership.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Ivona Foster serves as a Senior Business System Analyst at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she works remotely, applying her extensive experience in business analysis and process improvement. Her current responsibilities include analyzing business systems and implementing strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at The Florida Senate
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Ivona Foster worked as a Business Analyst at The Florida Senate from 2016 to 2019. During her three years in this role, she was based in Tallahassee, Florida. Her work involved analyzing legislative processes and providing insights to improve operational workflows.
Experience at Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
Ivona Foster held multiple positions at the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. She served as a Business Analyst Manager from 2019 to 2021, overseeing business analysis initiatives. Following this, she worked as an Application Development Manager from 2021 to 2023, where she focused on application development processes and project management.
Education and Expertise
Ivona Foster earned her Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Marketing/Marketing Management from the University of Zagreb, Croatia, School of Economics and Business, completing her studies from 1998 to 2003. Her educational background supports her expertise in business analysis, particularly in Agile methodologies and process improvement.
Professional Focus and Leadership Style
Ivona Foster emphasizes process improvement and servant leadership in her professional approach. With over a decade of experience in state government, she has developed a strong focus on enhancing business analysis processes and fostering effective team collaboration.