Started my career by working for a private financial firm for a 8 years. Then moving to public sector working for the State of Arizona, Department of Administration in the General Accounting Office (GAO). Then spent the next 14 years as statewide accountant working in different areas in the department and specialized in system integrations, upgrades and system implementations. Currently the last 5 years at Arizona Department of Transportation as a Senior Business Analyst as subject matter expert for TRIRIGA for the state. Stephanie was recently appointed as an IBM Champion 2025, bringing her into her second year.