Jennifer Deese
About Jennifer Deese
Jennifer Deese is an Application Development Manager II at Aceyus, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in software development and quality assurance, having held various managerial roles at Aceyus and Convergys Corporation.
Current Role at Aceyus
Jennifer Deese currently holds the position of Application Development Manager II at Aceyus, where she has been employed since 2022. In this role, she oversees application development initiatives and coordinates release content and schedules to align with business and customer needs. Her responsibilities include managing vendor communications, particularly for Section 508 compliance testing of products. Deese also serves as a JIRA Administrator, ensuring effective implementation and usage of the tool within the development team.
Previous Experience at Aceyus
Jennifer Deese has a notable history with Aceyus, having worked in multiple roles over a span of six years. From 2016 to 2020, she served as the Software Development Lifecycle Manager, where she focused on managing the software development process. Following this, she took on the role of Product Development Manager from 2020 to 2022, contributing to product strategy and development efforts. Her tenure at Aceyus has equipped her with extensive knowledge in application development and project management.
Experience at Convergys Corporation
Prior to her roles at Aceyus, Jennifer Deese worked at Convergys Corporation for a total of eleven years. She began as a Test Lead and Program Test Manager from 2005 to 2011, where she directed testing efforts to ensure quality assurance. She then advanced to the position of Senior Consulting Manager from 2011 to 2016, where she managed consulting projects and client relationships. Her experience at Convergys contributed to her expertise in software testing and project management.
Educational Background
Jennifer Deese has an extensive educational background in Romance Languages and Spanish. She earned a Master of Arts in Romance Languages from the University of Missouri, where she studied Spanish. Additionally, she completed a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish at both the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her academic journey reflects a strong foundation in language studies, which supports her professional roles.
Skills and Expertise
Jennifer Deese possesses a range of skills that enhance her effectiveness in application development and project management. She automates testing coverage to improve product quality and efficiency. Her role as a JIRA Administrator demonstrates her capability in overseeing project management tools. Deese's ability to coordinate release schedules and manage vendor communications showcases her organizational and communication skills, essential for aligning development efforts with business objectives.