The Florida Lottery
Tonya Parker is an experienced Software Quality Assurance Analyst with a demonstrated history of creating and executing test scripts for lottery gaming products at the State of Florida - Lottery since February 2018. Previous roles include Application Systems Programmer at the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, where Tonya wrote SQL queries and resolved issues related to the FRVIS Application System, and Computer Operator II at GTECH S.p.A., where Tonya facilitated the restoration of the lottery server. Tonya also has a background in operations as Operations Assistant at Big Bend Transit, Inc. and technical roles such as Electronic Technician for the Jefferson County School Board. Tonya holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.
The Florida Lottery
In 1986, Florida voters authorized a lottery through a constitutional amendment, enacted by a two-to-one margin that would use its proceeds to enhance public education in Florida. Governor Bob Martinez and the Florida Legislature established the Florida Lottery with the mission of maximizing revenues for education to allow the people of Florida to benefit from significant additional monies while providing the best lottery games available. Over the history of the Florida Lottery, both goals have been accomplished.