Sarah Palmer
About Sarah Palmer
Sarah Palmer is a Principal Business Analyst with extensive experience in various roles across multiple companies, including Motorola, Sophos, and Travelport. She holds an MBA from the University of Reading and has a diverse educational background with degrees from Oxford Brookes University.
Current Role at Travelport
Sarah Palmer serves as a Principal Business Analyst at Travelport, a role she has held since 2021. Based in Langley, England, she is responsible for analyzing business processes and providing insights to improve operational efficiency. Her expertise contributes to the company's strategic initiatives in the travel technology sector.
Previous Experience at Motorola
Sarah Palmer worked at Motorola in various capacities over a span of six years. From 1992 to 1998, she held the position of Finance Systems Manager EMEA, where she managed financial systems across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Later, from 2001 to 2007, she worked as an Implementation Consultant (Contract) in Basingstoke, focusing on the deployment of technology solutions.
Professional Background in Business Analysis
Prior to her current role, Sarah Palmer was employed as a Principal Business Analyst at Sophos from 2011 to 2020. During her nine years at the company, she played a key role in analyzing business needs and implementing solutions to enhance productivity. Her career also includes a position as a Financial ICT Business Analyst at the National Housing Federation from 2007 to 2011.
Educational Qualifications
Sarah Palmer holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Reading. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Bachelor of Education (BEd) from Oxford Brookes University. Her educational background supports her analytical skills and business acumen in her professional roles.
Career Timeline and Key Positions
Throughout her career, Sarah Palmer has held various significant positions. She worked as a Solutions Architect at Saint-Gobain for one year from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, she was a Contractor at Sage in 2001 and served as a Professional Services Consultant there from 1998 to 2000. Additionally, she worked at Lanier Worldwide as Systems Manager from 1985 to 1992.