Hi, I’m Janet R St Lawrence, a versatile technical professional with experience in software engineering, QA, data governance, and program management across telecommunications, insurance, and financial services. I thrive in cross-functional teams and enjoy turning complex requirements into tested, reliable solutions. Over the years I have mastered SQL, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Visio, and BI tools to deliver actionable insights and governance. I value clear communication, documentation, and training, and I enjoy helping organizations optimize processes and data-driven decision making.

Janet R St Lawrence

Hi, I’m Janet R St Lawrence, a versatile technical professional with experience in software engineering, QA, data governance, and program management across telecommunications, insurance, and financial services. I thrive in cross-functional teams and enjoy turning complex requirements into tested, reliable solutions. Over the years I have mastered SQL, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Visio, and BI tools to deliver actionable insights and governance. I value clear communication, documentation, and training, and I enjoy helping organizations optimize processes and data-driven decision making.

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Hi, I’m Janet R St Lawrence, a versatile technical professional with experience in software engineering, QA, data governance, and program management across telecommunications, insurance, and financial services. I thrive in cross-functional teams and enjoy turning complex requirements into tested, reliable solutions.

Over the years I have mastered SQL, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Visio, and BI tools to deliver actionable insights and governance. I value clear communication, documentation, and training, and I enjoy helping organizations optimize processes and data-driven decision making.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Software Engineer – Seasonal at H&R Block Professional LLC
August 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Coded and tested e-file tax changes for state DIY software.
Senior QA Analyst - Seasonal at H&R Block Professional LLC
August 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021
Successfully tested DIY state software in preparation for customer release; learned e-file process and contributed to improved tracking tools.
Software Engineer – Seasonal at H&R Block Professional LLC
August 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Coded and tested e-file tax changes for state DIY software.
Tax Specialist - Seasonal at H&R Block Amesbury, MA
December 1, 2015 - April 1, 2018
Completed over 120 tax returns bringing in new customers and revenue; first season revenue exceeded $25,000 and grew each year.
Program Management/Process and Data Governance/Business Analyst at Verizon Enterprise Services
June 1, 2003 - December 1, 2014
Established governance standards and tools (notably SharePoint) for IT; generated Informatics reports; contributed to Release Management; decreased administrative overhead by ~40%; collaborated with IT and business to align governance with proposed IT solutions.
Data Analyst / Business Analyst / Project Manager at Liberty Mutual Insurance
September 1, 1997 - June 1, 2003
Hired to prepare for Y2K; evolved to PM/BA; performed data analysis; defined data and process requirements; documented IT implementation.
Various positions at NYNEX / New England Telephone
September 1, 1972 - March 1, 1997
Held various positions from 1972 to 1997; details available if required.

Education

B.S. Economics and Finance at Bentley College, Waltham, MA
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1987
A.S. Business Management at Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill, MA
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1984

Qualifications

H&R BLOCK Tax Professional
November 1, 2015 - May 1, 2026
Tax Specialist Certification
November 1, 2016 - May 1, 2026
ITIL v3
January 1, 2010 - May 1, 2026
Programmer Basic Training
January 1, 1982 - May 1, 2026
James Martin Data Management Methodology
January 1, 1990 - May 1, 2026
Knowledgeware Data Management Tools
January 1, 1990 - May 1, 2026
Object Oriented Analysis and Design
January 1, 1990 - May 1, 2026
Data Management
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1991
Information Engineering
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992

Industry Experience

Telecommunications, Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate