Betza Villarreal
About Betza Villarreal
Betza Villarreal serves as the Lead Business Analyst at SAIF Corporation, where she has worked since 2018. With a strong educational background in analytics and business, she has held various roles in prominent companies and actively mentors women in technology.
Work at SAIF Corporation
Betza Villarreal has been serving as the Lead Business Analyst at SAIF Corporation since 2018. In this role, she has focused on optimizing business processes and enhancing data validation techniques. Her contributions include implementing a data validation plan that reduced validation time by 50%, demonstrating her capability in process optimization. Villarreal has also delivered solutions that significantly reduced API call volumes while maintaining essential functionalities, showcasing her expertise in technical solutions.
Previous Employment Experience
Before her tenure at SAIF Corporation, Villarreal worked at Correlation One as a Teaching Assistant for four months in 2021. She also held a position as a Change Agent at Nike from 2017 to 2018, where she contributed to organizational change initiatives in the Portland, Oregon area. Additionally, she served as a Technical Program Manager at Schneider Electric from 2001 to 2017, where she was involved in various global projects.
Education and Expertise
Villarreal is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Analytics at the Georgia Institute of Technology, expected to complete in 2024. She has also completed a Data Science for All (DS4A) program at Correlation One in 2021. Her academic background includes a Graduate Certification in Advanced Information Technology from Boston University and an MBA in Global Business Strategy from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Dual Major Mechanical & Electrical Engineering from Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León.
Achievements in Technology and Mentorship
Villarreal has made significant contributions to technology through her work in product innovation and database management. She has led initiatives in Spain and the Americas and played a key role in integrating Virtual Engineering with development centers in India and Turkey. Additionally, she is actively involved in mentoring younger women in technology through speaking engagements with Portland Women in Technology (PDXWIT), reflecting her commitment to fostering diversity in the tech industry.
Certifications and Skill Development
Villarreal holds multiple graduate certifications in Project Management, Agile, Digital Marketing, Web Development, and Data Science. These certifications highlight her diverse skill set and commitment to continuous professional development in modern business practices. Her educational and professional journey reflects a strong foundation in both technical and managerial aspects of business analytics.