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Kim Taylor

Kim Taylor

Grass Valley

Summary

Accomplished Senior Business Systems Analyst with a proven track record at Franklin Templeton Investments, specializing in systems analysis and project management. Expert in leading cross-functional teams to successful system deployments, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering client relations. Renowned for analytical thinking and adaptability, significantly improving end-user satisfaction and system usability.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Business Systems Analyst

FIS
02.2022 - Current
  • Acquired and compiled criteria for transitioning Franklin Templeton treasury system to FIS technology.
  • Directed testing for the replacement system leveraging Agile methodology and SQL expertise.

Senior Business Systems Analyst

Franklin Templeton Investments
02.2008 - 02.2022
  • Performed thorough testing procedures to ensure quality assurance.
  • Achieved successful system deployments by coordinating cross-functional teams throughout all stages of development.
  • Developed customized reports, meeting specific department needs while ensuring data accuracy and accessibility.
  • Subject matter expert for Treasury Accounting and Reporting System which enabled Fund Accountants to calculate mutual fund prices, performed custody and operational money movements and provided information to Portfolio Managers to enable investment decisions.
  • Provided production support as well as leading testing for upgrade and enhancements to the system.

Education

Bachelor Of Arts - Economics

University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
06.1995

Skills

  • Release planning
  • Project management
  • User acceptance testing
  • Application support
  • Business documentation
  • Systems analysis
  • SQL proficiency
  • Defect identification
  • Business continuity planning
  • Downstream impact evaluation
  • Client relations
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Active listening
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Relationship building
  • Self motivation
  • Analytical thinking
  • Troubleshooting
  • Agile methodologies
  • Problem-solving aptitude

Timeline

Senior Business Systems Analyst

FIS
02.2022 - Current

Senior Business Systems Analyst

Franklin Templeton Investments
02.2008 - 02.2022

Bachelor Of Arts - Economics

University of California, Santa Cruz
Kim Taylor