Kara Sylvester
About Kara Sylvester
Kara Sylvester is a Principal Data Analyst at Uplevel, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in data analysis, having held positions at notable companies such as Facebook, Porch, and Slalom Consulting.
Current Role at Uplevel
Kara Sylvester serves as the Principal Data Analyst at Uplevel, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on leveraging data analytics to drive insights and support decision-making processes within the organization. Her extensive experience in data analysis contributes to Uplevel's mission of enhancing team performance through data-driven strategies.
Previous Experience in Data Analysis
Before her current role, Kara Sylvester worked at Uplevel as a Senior Data Analyst from 2020 to 2022. Her career also includes significant positions at Porch as a Senior Strategy Analyst from 2016 to 2020 and at Facebook as a Data Scientist for 10 months in 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she served as a Consultant in Advanced Analytics at Slalom Consulting from 2014 to 2015, and as a Consultant at Beghou Consulting from 2002 to 2008.
Educational Background
Kara Sylvester holds a Master of Science in Statistics from the University of Washington, where she studied from 2010 to 2012. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Northwestern University, completing her degree from 1998 to 2002. In 2023, she furthered her education by obtaining a Certificate in Storytelling and Content Strategy from UW Professional & Continuing Education.
Internship and Early Career
Kara began her career with a Statistical Analyst Internship at Zetec in 2011, where she worked for one month in Snoqualmie, WA. Following her internship, she gained experience as a Sales Analyst at Rand McNally from 2008 to 2010. Her early career included a significant role as a Consultant at Beghou Consulting, where she worked for six years.