Karen Rooney

Karen Rooney is a seasoned Information Technology Business Analyst currently working at the Irish Blood Transfusion Service. With a robust background in both finance and IT, she has accumulated over 10 years of experience in technical business analysis. Her expertise spans project management, solution delivery, and product design, with a strong proficiency in agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA and Visio.

Rooney's career includes significant roles where she has engaged in requirements elicitation, business process analysis, and the creation of functional specifications. She has worked on various projects, particularly in the financial sector, focusing on regulatory compliance and data architecture. Her educational background includes a Higher Diploma in Science (Web Technologies) and a degree in Business with European languages, which complements her technical skills with strong communication abilities.34

In addition to her professional work, Karen is fluent in French and has been involved in volunteer activities, including supporting refugee initiatives and homeless action groups in Ireland.12