Shannon (Kelly) Watts
About Shannon (Kelly) Watts
Shannon (Kelly) Watts is an IT Test Manager at Alight Solutions in Lincolnshire, IL, with extensive experience in quality assurance, systems development, and change management.
Title and Current Position
Shannon Watts is currently working as an IT Test Manager at Alight Solutions in Lincolnshire, IL. In her role, she is responsible for leading system testing activities and overseeing the quality assurance processes for IT projects. She ensures that all system defects are identified and resolved efficiently, ensuring the delivery of high-quality projects.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before her current role, Shannon Watts served as a Test Lead at Aon Hewitt in Lincolnshire, IL, and as a System Analyst for seven years. She has also worked as a Consultant at BearingPoint in Chicago, IL, and as an Experienced Consultant at Arthur Andersen Business Consulting for three years. Her career started with an internship at PricewaterhouseCoopers as a Systems Consulting Intern in Rosemont, IL.
Educational Background
Shannon Watts holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the University of Notre Dame, specializing in Business, Sociology, and International Business. She completed her degree over four years from 1995 to 1999. Her academic foundation has equipped her with a multifaceted understanding of business principles and sociological aspects relevant to her roles in IT and management.
Technical and Management Expertise
Shannon Watts has extensive experience in both Waterfall and Agile project methodologies. Her strong background in business analysis complements her role in IT test management. She specializes in Quality Assurance Test Management, Systems Development, Change Management, and Requirements Management. She has led cross-cultural teams effectively, managing diverse groups through system testing activities.
Skills in Quality Assurance and Project Management
With a proven track record in driving high-quality project deliveries, Shannon Watts excels in managing system testing activities and defect resolution. Her expertise in Quality Assurance Test Management ensures that projects meet stringent standards. She has demonstrated effective leadership in guiding teams through complex testing processes, optimizing project outcomes through diligent oversight and management.