Diana Zorrilla Varela

Diana Zorrilla Varela, PMP, has a diverse work experience spanning across multiple industries. Diana is currently working at Tantus Technologies, Inc. as an Oversight Lead, where they provide agile coaching and support to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Diana has also served as a Sr. Business Analyst and Program Analyst in the same company, where they assisted in the implementation of a new tracking and reporting SharePoint tool.

Prior to their role at Tantus Technologies, Inc., Diana worked at Edge of Yesterday as a Project Manager, where they facilitated the development and implementation of new business and marketing guidelines. Diana introduced project management tools such as the Kanban board to improve workflow and communication. Diana also worked as a Marketing Coordinator, conducting research, developing marketing plans, and leading social media campaigns.

Diana has also worked as an Independent Contractor at Health Care Without Harm and as an Operation Analyst at Medbac Inc. In these roles, they contributed to operational analysis, improved business operations through training tools and strategies, and developed user-friendly training materials.

Additionally, Diana has experience as a Consultant and Environmental Manager at Conjunto Residencial El Faro 118 and Conjunto Residencial Colseguros. In these positions, they supervised and managed contractors, developed waste management plans, and facilitated environmental awareness workshops.

Diana also has experience in the cultural exchange program sector, having worked at Cultural Care Au Pair. Diana has also served as a Research Assistant at Universidad Autónoma de Occidente and Bioversity International, where they worked on various research projects related to banana and plantain production.

Diana Zorrilla Varela, PMP, completed their undergraduate education from 2010 to 2015 at Universidad Autónoma de Occidente, where they earned a degree in Environmental and Natural Resources Management. Their field of study focused on Environmental and Natural Resource Management.

In 2021, Diana enrolled in Harvard Business School Online and obtained a Certificate in Business Analytics. Diana is currently pursuing this certificate, and the end year of their education is not specified.

In addition to their formal education, Diana has earned several certifications. In April 2021, they obtained the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute. This certification demonstrates their expertise in project management. In November 2021, they obtained the SAFe Agilist Certification from Scaled Agile, Inc., showcasing their knowledge of the Scaled Agile Framework. In December 2022, Diana achieved the Certified SAFe® 5 Product Owner/Product Manager certification from Scaled Agile, Inc., emphasizing their proficiency in product management within an agile environment.

Further, in April 2014, Diana completed internal audit training on ISO 14001:2004, offered by Bureau Veritas. This training equipped their with the necessary skills to conduct internal audits pertaining to environmental management systems.

Additionally, in January 2023, Diana obtained the Communication Foundations certification from LinkedIn, enhancing their communication skills.

Overall, Diana Zorrilla Varela has a well-rounded education history, with a focus on environmental and natural resource management, as well as certifications highlighting their expertise in project management, agile methodologies, environmental auditing, and communication.