Jennifer Lowry (née Harrington) is a Business Systems Analyst, report writer, and all around problem solver at Payright Payroll. Her average day involves writing database query reports for clients and coworkers, as well as troubleshooting the various software applications needed to keep business running smoothly. She regularly tackles larger projects, such as using Javascript to create custom applications that simplify or automate complex payroll processes.
She holds a Bachelors of Science in Information Technology and recently earned a certificate in web design from Codecademy. Jennifer also has a passion for the Japanese language and passed the N2 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test in 2010. Since her study abroad experience through the IES Abroad Tokyo program in Spring 2006, she’s visited Japan 6 times with friends and family, going back whenever time allows. When she’s not in Japan or writing Javascript applications, she enjoys photography, reading, and cooking.
Skills & Certifications
- Javascript
- HTML, CSS
- C#
- REST API integration
- Data Manipulation
- Technical Writing
- JLPT N2
- Native English speaker
Work
- 4 years as a Business System Analyst at a growing payroll company
- Used Javascript, HTML, CSS and a REST API to develop custom interfaces for comprehensively updating employee information
- Worked independently to learn database queries and report writing to create output that met vendor specifications
- Collaborated with team members at all levels to optimize workflow and internal procedures
- Developed programs in C# to facilitate workflow optimization
- Wrote technical documentation for all projects and provided ongoing support
About
- 2006: Studied abroad at Kanda University of International Studies in Chiba, Japan
- 2007: Graduated from University of Rochester with a BA in Japanese Language
- 2014: Graduated from University of Massachusetts Lowell with a BS in Information Technology
Currently living in the Boston area