Lisa Schaffer
About Lisa Schaffer
Lisa Schaffer is the Head of Adaptive Information Services at Adaptavist, where she focuses on strategic planning and operational delivery. She has a diverse background in development operations and management consulting, with previous roles at Genasys Technologies, Obsidian Systems, and MiX Telematics.
Current Role at Adaptavist
Lisa Schaffer serves as the Head of Adaptive Information Services (AIS) at Adaptavist since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for strategic planning, operational delivery, and professional services. She manages P&L and oversees analytics and data insights for the AIS department. Lisa develops sustainable goals in key areas including revenue, utilization, and customer satisfaction. She reports to the Global Head of Professional Services while leading the AIS function.
Previous Experience at Genasys Technologies
Before joining Adaptavist, Lisa worked at Genasys Technologies (Pty) Ltd as Development Operations Manager from 2013 to 2015. During her two-year tenure in Somerset West, South Africa, she contributed to the development and operational management of projects, enhancing the efficiency of the organization's processes.
Consulting Experience at Obsidian Systems
Lisa Schaffer held multiple roles at Obsidian Systems. She served as an Atlassian Management Consultant from 2015 to 2017 and later as Area Lead: Smarter Teams from 2017 to 2020. Her work focused on optimizing team performance and implementing Atlassian solutions, contributing to the overall effectiveness of client operations in the Cape Town and Johannesburg areas.
Educational Background in Business Management
Lisa studied Business Management at Damelin, where she achieved her Master of Business Management (MBM) from 1996 to 1997. This educational background provided her with foundational knowledge in management principles, which she has applied throughout her career in various leadership and operational roles.
Career Progression and Leadership Roles
Throughout her career, Lisa has held various leadership positions across different organizations. She worked as a Development Operations Manager at MiX Telematics (International) and as General Manager at Intralia CC. Additionally, she has experience as a Senior Scrum Master and Technical Writer, showcasing her diverse skill set and adaptability in the technology sector.