Stellina Mingardi Elliott
About Stellina Mingardi Elliott
Stellina Mingardi Elliott serves as the Head of Staff and Operations for Research and Development at Acquia, where she has worked since 2017. With a background in engineering and business operations, she manages vendor relationships and oversees a multi-million-dollar budget while leading Agile improvements within the organization.
Current Role at Acquia
Stellina Mingardi Elliott serves as the Head of Staff and Operations for Research and Development at Acquia. She has held this position since 2017, contributing to the Greater Boston Area. In this role, she manages global vendor relationships for software and contractors, ensuring compliance standards for people operations are maintained. She oversees a multi-million-dollar budget, approving all expense reports and travel. Additionally, she plays a key role in delivering strategic initiatives alongside the Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President of Engineering for a 300-person organization.
Previous Experience at Acquia
Prior to her current role, Stellina Mingardi Elliott worked at Acquia in various capacities. She served as Senior Director of Engineering and Business Operations from 2015 to 2017 and as Director of Engineering Services from 2011 to 2015. During her tenure, she led Agile improvements to enhance the efficiency of delivery within the program management organization. Her contributions helped shape the engineering and business operations landscape at Acquia.
Career at Openwave Systems
Stellina Mingardi Elliott has extensive experience at Openwave Systems, where she held multiple positions. She began as a Technical Writer from 1999 to 2003, then progressed to Principal Technical Writer from 2006 to 2008. She also served as Manager of Technical Publications from 2008 to 2009 and as Senior Technical Writer from 2003 to 2006. Her roles involved overseeing technical documentation and managing publication teams, contributing to the company's technical communication efforts.
Educational Background
Stellina Mingardi Elliott has a solid educational foundation. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and Education from the University of Ottawa. Additionally, she studied Software Technical Writing at Middlesex Community College, completing her coursework in 1999. She also holds a Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management from the University of New Hampshire, which she achieved from 2018 to 2020. Furthermore, she obtained Scrum Certification from Scrum Alliance in 2009.
Achievements in Operations Management
In her role, Stellina Mingardi Elliott successfully increased VFO success to 100% by creating and managing an operating model that includes organizational structure, metrics, hiring plans, and delivery dashboards. Her strategic approach to operations management has contributed significantly to the efficiency and effectiveness of her teams and projects.