Katharine Coleman
Technology & Innovation
- Role
- IT Innovation Analyst and Project Manager at Costco IT
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Katharine Coleman
I am an award-winning communications professional specializing in IT, innovation, AI, and…
Experience
IT Innovation Analyst and Project Manager
Apr 2023 — Present · Issaquah, WA, US
As an Innovation Analyst, I spearhead the identification, evaluation, and implementation of cutting-edge technologies to drive business transformation and enhance operational efficiency. My key responsibilities include:**Technology Strategy and Governance**- Define technology needs and prioritize them in the global planning process- Lead efforts to define and manage technology solutions, project initiatives, business architectures, technology objectives, and strategies- Present solutions to business and IT leadership, contributing effectively to overall governance and change management**Innovation Discovery and Portfolio Management**- Conduct technology discovery, scouting, portfolio management, and market/competitor analysis to identify emerging technologies- Research, evaluate, pilot, and manage proof-of-concept projects for retail technologies and solutions from ideation to delivery- Leverage the latest innovations to constantly invent, simplify, and raise the bar for Costco\'s technological capabilities**Project Oversight and Stakeholder Management**- Track and assess progress on projects, reporting status to stakeholders on a continual basis- Identify and resolve problems, often anticipating issues before they occur, and develop and implement solutions- Assist in the design and delivery of rapid end-to-end prototypes and production software and device solutions- Refine Costco\'s emerging technology evaluation and prioritization processes, conducting and reporting on market/competitor analysis- Develop and maintain executive reporting for IT/Business leadership
Education
Bellevue College
Certification in HTML Web Coding
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts - BA
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