FST Change Management Workstream Welcomes New Team Members

As we get closer to Workday Financials go-live, the FST project team will only get busier. That is why the Change Management Workstream recently hired four new Business Analysts. These new team members will help the project with organizational readiness and training. Read on for a short introduction to each analyst:

John (Riley) Carper has an extensive background in business analysis, knowledge management, and over seven years of experience in training and development. He is currently working on a Bachelor's of Science from University of Maryland Global Campus. Additionally, Riley has various other certifications and served in the United States Air Force. He also previously worked with UVA's University Physician's Group on the Workday HCM implementation.

Derrick Carter has experience both as a business analyst and a project manager. He has specific expertise with highly technical projects; gathering requirements; business processes; process improvements; and documentation. Like Riley, Derrick also previously worked with UVA. He was contracted as a business analyst for a short-term project in 2014.

Iteari Perry has more than 10 years of experience as a business analyst, as well as experience with software implementation, project management, and knowledge of advanced accounting. She has a Bachelor's Degree from DeVry University, an MBA and a Master's in Information Systems Management from Keller Graduate School of Management. Iteari is also an author of children's books and was first published at 17.

Detria Thomas has been working as a business analyst since 2008. Her specific skills include Business Process Analysis & Design, Gap Analysis, Impact Analysis, Data Modeling, JAD/JRP Sessions Requirement Gathering, Customer Liaison, Requirement Extraction and Documentation, and Use Case Modeling, Process flows and improvements, and Change Management. She has a Bachelor's Degree from Strayer University, and a Master's from Liberty University. Like Riley, Detria also served in the United States Air Force.