Melissa Chan
About Melissa Chan
Melissa Chan is a Senior Agile Manager with extensive experience in managing IT projects across various domains, including finance and telecommunications. She holds multiple certifications and has worked for notable companies such as EPAM Systems and Prosperoware.
Current Role at Altimetrik
Melissa Chan serves as a Senior Agile Manager at Altimetrik, where she has been employed since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing agile project management practices and facilitating the implementation of agile methodologies within the organization. Her position emphasizes collaboration and efficiency in project execution, contributing to the overall success of the company's initiatives in Mexico.
Previous Experience at EPAM Systems
Prior to her current role, Melissa worked as a Senior Project Manager for LATAM at EPAM Systems from 2020 to 2021. During her tenure in Guadalajara, Jalisco, México, she managed various IT projects, leveraging her expertise in agile methodologies and project management to drive successful outcomes across diverse teams and projects.
Short Tenure at Prosperoware
In 2021, Melissa held the position of Program Manager at Prosperoware for a brief period of two months. This role allowed her to apply her project management skills in a different organizational context, further enhancing her experience in managing complex projects.
Education and Certifications
Melissa holds an MBA in Finances from Universidad Tecmilenio, where she studied from 2013 to 2015. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from ITESO Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara, completing her studies from 2000 to 2004. In addition to her academic qualifications, she is certified as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Scrum Master for SAFe (Scaled Agile), demonstrating her commitment to agile project management practices.
Expertise in Project Management
Melissa possesses a strong understanding of both Waterfall methodology and PMP best practices, supported by relevant certifications. She has extensive experience managing IT projects across various domains, including Finance, Telecommunication, and Human Resources. Her ability to communicate effectively in multicultural and project-based environments enhances her capacity to lead globalized teams in software development and logistics operations.