Melanie Fry
About Melanie Fry
Melanie Fry is a Project Manager at AXA XL in London, United Kingdom, with extensive experience in project management and IT systems integration. She has held various roles in notable companies, including XL Catlin and BNP Paribas Fortis, and has a Prince2 certification.
Current Role at AXA XL
Melanie Fry serves as a Project Manager at AXA XL, a division of AXA, since 2018. She operates in London, United Kingdom, and has accumulated six years of experience in this role. Her responsibilities include managing infrastructure projects that require coordination among cross-functional teams and effective stakeholder management.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Prior to her current position, Melanie Fry worked at XL Catlin as a Project Manager from 2016 to 2018. She also held the role of Group IT Project Coordinator at XL Catlin for eight months in 2015. Earlier in her career, she was a Group IS Projects Coordinator at Catlin for one year from 2014 to 2015.
Technical Background and Early Career
Melanie Fry began her career as a Service Desk Analyst at Mitsubishi UFJ Securities from 2007 to 2008. She then worked as a Service Desk Analyst at BNP Paribas Fortis from 2010 to 2012, followed by a role as a Technical Support Engineer at CMC Markets from 2009 to 2010. These positions provided her with a solid foundation in technical support and service management.
Education and Certifications
Melanie Fry studied at Barnwell from 1983 to 1988. She furthered her education at The Knowledge Academy, where she achieved a Prince2 certification in 2017, completing the program in 11 months. This certification reflects her expertise in project management methodologies, particularly in relation to infrastructure projects.
Contributions to IT System Integration
During her tenure at AXA XL, Melanie Fry contributed to the successful integration of IT systems following the merger of XL Catlin and AXA XL. Her role involved coordinating various aspects of the integration process, ensuring that systems were effectively aligned to meet organizational needs.