Karla Valcárcel Martínez
About Karla Valcárcel Martínez
Title and Role
Karla Valcárcel Martínez holds the title of Senior Software Engineer. She has significant experience in modernizing data collection applications and is involved in several key projects for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Her role places a strong emphasis on improving accessibility and ensuring compliance with Section 508.
Modernizing Medicaid Data Collection Applications
Karla Valcárcel Martínez has worked extensively on modernizing Medicaid data collection applications. Her contributions focus on enhancing these systems to better serve the needs of Medicaid users. She utilizes modern tools and technologies to improve data collection efficiency and reliability.
Development of Data Collection Tools for Managed Care Plans
Karla has participated in the development of new tools designed to collect data related to managed care plans. Leveraging her expertise, she ensures that these tools are both effective and user-friendly. These tools play a crucial role in gathering accurate data to inform decision-making and policy development.
Improving Accessibility and Section 508 Compliance
Committed to enhancing accessibility, Karla Valcárcel Martínez works on improving existing applications to ensure compliance with Section 508. By focusing on accessibility, she helps make these applications usable for individuals with disabilities, thereby broadening their reach and effectiveness.
Utilizing Human-Centered Design
In her projects, Karla employs human-centered design and research methodologies. By engaging in iterative design and validation processes, she improves form designs and ensures that the end-user experience is continuously enhanced. This approach is essential in creating applications that meet user needs effectively.
Modernization of the CHIP Annual Reporting Template System (CARTS)
Karla played a role in the modernization of the CHIP Annual Reporting Template System (CARTS). Her expertise contributed to the enhancement of this system, making it more efficient and user-friendly for reporting tasks related to the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
Technical Tools and Platforms Utilized
Karla Valcárcel Martínez is proficient with various technical tools and platforms essential for her role. She works with Figma, Dovetail, Mural, Google Suite, Zoom, Calendly, Airtable, Jira, Confluence, Monday.com, Adobe Acrobat, Github, and LaunchDarkly. These tools enable her to execute her projects efficiently and collaboratively.