Kristen Markarian
About Kristen Markarian
Kristen Markarian serves as the IT Application Manager at Yale University, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in information technology and extensive experience in financial integration systems, she has held significant roles at Synapse Group Inc. and Travelers prior to her current position.
Work at Yale University
Kristen Markarian has served as the IT Application Manager at Yale University since 2021. In this role, she oversees the management and integration of IT applications within the university's infrastructure. Her responsibilities include the primary ownership of financial integration systems, specifically focusing on the rewrite of deferred income and the integration of Peoplesoft. Additionally, she plays a key role in the hiring process for database development resources, contributing to the growth and effectiveness of the IT team.
Previous Experience at Synapse Group Inc.
Prior to her current position, Kristen Markarian worked at Synapse Group Inc. as the Director of Information Technology from 1999 to 2019. During her two-decade tenure, she managed various IT initiatives and contributed to the strategic direction of the company's technology infrastructure. Her extensive experience in this role provided her with a solid foundation in IT management and application development.
Experience at Travelers
From 2019 to 2021, Kristen Markarian held the position of Senior Director of Business Delivery at Travelers. In this capacity, she was responsible for overseeing business delivery processes and ensuring the alignment of IT strategies with organizational goals. Her work at Travelers further enhanced her expertise in managing complex IT projects and driving business outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Kristen Markarian holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science from Quinnipiac University and a Master of Science degree in Information Technology from Sacred Heart University. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of computer science and information technology. This expertise is reflected in her work on designing and developing a new data warehouse environment using Oracle 12c, Pentaho ETL, and AWS Redshift.