Mel Abercrombie
About Mel Abercrombie
Mel Abercrombie is a Senior Engineering Manager at Anaplan, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in software development, having held various roles at notable companies including J.P. Morgan, UBS Investment Bank, and Standard Chartered Bank.
Current Role at Anaplan
Mel Abercrombie serves as a Senior Engineering Manager at Anaplan, a position held since 2022. In this role, Abercrombie oversees engineering teams and contributes to the development of Anaplan's cloud-based planning platform. The focus is on enhancing product features and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions. Abercrombie's experience in engineering management supports the company's objectives in delivering effective planning tools to clients.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining Anaplan, Mel Abercrombie held various positions in software development. Abercrombie worked as a Java Developer at J.P. Morgan from 2006 to 2007 in Glasgow. Following this, Abercrombie spent six years at Dresdner Kleinwort in London, where the role involved developing Java applications. After that, Abercrombie transitioned to UBS Investment Bank as a Senior Java Developer from 2014 to 2016, and then to Standard Chartered Bank as a Senior Developer from 2016 to 2019.
Engineering Leadership at Anaplan
Prior to the current role, Mel Abercrombie was an Engineering Lead at Anaplan from 2019 to 2022. In this capacity, Abercrombie led engineering initiatives and coordinated team efforts to improve software development processes. This role involved mentoring junior developers and fostering a collaborative environment to enhance productivity and innovation within the engineering teams.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Mel Abercrombie studied at the University of Otago, where a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science was achieved from 1997 to 2000. This educational foundation provided Abercrombie with essential knowledge and skills in programming, software development, and computer systems, which have been applied throughout a professional career in technology.