Sarah Cowell

Sarah Cowell is a seasoned professional in the fields of finance and technology, currently serving as a Performance Strategy Lead Senior Manager at Cisco. Based in Eagle, Colorado, she has built a robust career characterized by diverse roles across various organizations, particularly in business analysis and operations management.

Professional Background

• Current Position: Sarah Cowell has been with Cisco since January 2021, where she held the role of Performance Strategy Lead Senior Manager until November 2021. She is now a Business Analyst at Miles Partnership since November 2023.
• Previous Roles:
  • Director of Finance and Administration at Manna Tree (May 2019 - October 2020)
  • Chief of Staff at Cisco (December 2018 - April 2019)
  • Various managerial positions at Avaya, including Senior Business Analyst and Global Renewal Process Manager from 2000 to 2012.

Skills and Expertise

Sarah is recognized for her analytical problem-solving skills and her ability to lead productive teams. Her experience includes:

• Financial analysis and accounting.
• Stakeholder engagement and collaboration across diverse teams.
• Strategic performance management.

Education

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Colorado at Boulder, Leeds School of Business (1987 - 1991).

Certifications

Sarah has obtained several professional certifications:

• Certified SAFe 6 Lean Portfolio Manager (August 2023)
• SAFe Program Consultant (SPC4) (September 2016)
• KG Certified Aligned Leader (June 2023)

In addition to her professional achievements, she is actively involved in her community as an Auxiliary Member and Assistant to the Treasurer for the Vail Mountain Rescue Group since July 2021, where she provides financial support using QuickBooks.123