Melanie Abercrombie
About Melanie Abercrombie
Melanie Abercrombie is an Engineering Lead currently employed at Anaplan in London, United Kingdom, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in software development with experience at several financial institutions, including UBS Investment Bank and Standard Chartered Bank.
Work at Anaplan
Melanie Abercrombie has served as Engineering Lead at Anaplan since 2019. In this role, she oversees engineering projects and contributes to the development of Anaplan's cloud-based planning platform. Her responsibilities include leading a team of developers, ensuring high-quality code, and implementing best practices in software development. Anaplan is known for its innovative approach to business planning and performance management.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Before joining Anaplan, Melanie Abercrombie held several positions in the financial services sector. She worked at UBS Investment Bank as a Senior Java Developer from 2014 to 2016 in London. Following that, she spent three years as a Senior Developer at Standard Chartered Bank from 2016 to 2019. Earlier in her career, she worked at J.P. Morgan as a Java Developer in Glasgow from 2006 to 2007 and at Dresdner Kleinwort from 2007 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Melanie Abercrombie earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Otago, where she studied from 1997 to 2000. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in software development and engineering principles, which she has applied throughout her career in various roles within the technology and financial sectors.
Career Timeline
Melanie Abercrombie has built a diverse career in software development, spanning over 15 years. She began her career as a Java Developer at Vebnet in 2005 for three months, then moved to J.P. Morgan in 2006. After a year, she joined Dresdner Kleinwort, where she worked for six years. Following her tenure there, she transitioned to UBS Investment Bank and then Standard Chartered Bank before her current position at Anaplan.