Maruka Walker, Mba Email & Phone Number

Texas, United States

Dallas, Texas, United States

• Oversees GRB Analyst program. Hired, onboarded, and actively managing team of research analysts supporting 400+ members of GRB's CIO, CISO, Chief Data Officer, and CTO communities. Provides continuous, constructive feedback and monthly coaching to support analysts’ personal and professional development.• Co-curates forward-leaning research agenda and leads triannual research projects whose output helps 75+ Chief Information Security Officers shape and achieve their mission critical priorities. • Engages C-Suite executives and industry experts in both 1:1 and group environments testing hypotheses and compiling primary research.• Synthesizes complex data collection into key findings and presents monthly to executive audiences via written and oral delivery channels.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Gartner Research Board is an international business and technology think tank serving c-level technology executives of over 150 of the world’s largest corporations. Gartner Research Board provides a forum for these executives to exchange information and share strategies and conducts research to help members align IT initiatives with business strategies.Core responsibilities:- Authored and supported research on customer-centric technology strategies, hyperautomation, and digital infrastructure for 65 technology executives (CTOs, Chief Enterprise Architects, and Heads of Infrastructure and Operations).- Builds and maintains relationships with member clients and external thought leaders who have expertise in areas like cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud, and workforce strategy. Especially passionate about including a diversity of thought and perspectives in research process.- Facilitates peer connections and practice sharing amongst technology executives via monthly engagement opportunities.- Delivers provocative and practical research content to Global CIOs and their direct reports at member meetings.- Analyzes survey data and authored executive summaries of survey results. Past survey topics include technical debt, cloud infrastructure, data center swaps, and talent management.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

• Chaired committee for Saving Lives Leadership Academy curriculum implementation and evaluation• Cultivated strategic partnerships between The University of Alabama and the Tuscaloosa community as a dynamic contributor to the Neighborhood Partnership Committee and the Tuscaloosa Higher Education Consortium • Wrote monthly newsletter and delivered verbal presentations to target audiences for development of capacity building outreach initiatives

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Developed advanced excel model to isolate relevant regulatory information from large data set in support of Agile TRID team• Analyzed data and produced deliverables on time schedule to improve process efficiencies within home mortgage division• Collaborated with intern team and utilized customer discovery and qualitative research skills to present an innovative pitch for increased team member engagement at Wells Fargo• Updated 80 policies and procedures using publication manager software

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

• Assessed clinical needs and acquired funding to meet those needs via community grants ($20,000)• Coordinated training sessions for conversion to new Electronic Medical Record System across multiple technological platforms• Served as clinic liaison in collaborative community work groups to improve health outcomes for low-income citizens in West Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

• Built interpersonal relationships with residents and facilitates inclusive community• Supervised 75 residents to ensure community living standards were upheld• Planned programs, bulletin boards, and events to educate residents on personal, community, and cultural values

Lake Junaluska, North Carolina

• Supervised four day Christian retreats for 700 youth• Presented interactive and educational content for general sessions and small groups• Facilitated community outreach and recreational activities for students in partnership with local nonprofits

Mobile, Alabama Area

• Assessed student engagement and progress in online mathematics coursework of Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2• Recorded daily attendance and grade reports on all students for summer term• Provided 1 on 1 tutoring for students who needed additional support

Mobile, Alabama Area

• Created and implemented an asset tag system to complete an inventory report identifying the company’s assets• Organized more than 50 files for an impending audit report• Installed hardware and software on newly ordered computers

Women In Entrepreneurship Certificate

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Concentration: Strategic Management And Marketing

Activities and Societies: National Black MBA Association( Vice President and Director of Community Service), Manderson MBA Case Team,Delta.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biology, General

Activities and Societies: STEM Path to the MBA Ambassador, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated., Honors College Connection Student.