Stephanie Simmons
About Stephanie Simmons
Stephanie Simmons is a Senior Product Manager at Adobe with extensive experience in product management and software development. She has held various roles at companies such as Avaya and NetApp, and she advocates for women in STEAM fields.
Work at Adobe
Stephanie Simmons currently holds the position of Senior Product Manager at Adobe, where she has been employed since 2019. In this role, she is involved in various product management initiatives and contributes to the company's strategic goals. Additionally, she serves as a Site Council Member and leads the ESCAPE program, focusing on enhancing employee engagement and community involvement within the organization.
Previous Experience at Avaya
Stephanie Simmons has extensive experience at Avaya, where she worked in multiple roles. She served as a Product Management Specialist II from 2014 to 2015, followed by a position as Product Manager from 2015 to 2018. Her tenure at Avaya lasted a total of four years, during which she focused on product management and development.
Education and Expertise
Stephanie Simmons earned her Bachelor of Science in Computer Software Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, studying from 2005 to 2010. She later pursued a Master's degree, obtaining both an MBA and an MS in Systems Engineering from San Jose State University between 2011 and 2014. Her educational background supports her expertise in various programming languages and development tools, including Vuforia SDK, Atheer SPHERE SDK, Protex Blackduck, and VMWare vSphere.
Background in Technology and Product Management
Stephanie Simmons began her career as an SQL Developer at Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes from 2006 to 2009. She then transitioned to NetApp, where she held positions as MTS 1 and MTS 2 from 2010 to 2014. Her participation in a corporate global management development rotational program further enhanced her skills in product management, preparing her for her subsequent roles in the tech industry.
Advocacy for Women in STEAM
Stephanie Simmons is an advocate for Women in STEAM, particularly in technology and Silicon Valley. She actively promotes initiatives that support women's participation and advancement in the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, contributing to a more inclusive environment in the tech industry.