Monica Black
About Monica Black
Monica Black serves as the Lead Developer and Software Development Manager at AXIS Capital, where she has worked since 2019. With extensive experience in software development and team management, she has held various roles at notable companies including S&P Global Market Intelligence and Flagstone Reinsurance Holdings Ltd.
Work at Axis Capital
Monica Black has served as Lead Developer and Software Development Manager at AXIS Capital since 2019. In this role, she oversees development projects and ensures timely delivery of quality work. She collaborates closely with Business Analysts and Product Owners to define workflows and plan components. Additionally, she has built two development teams from scratch in Halifax, focusing on recruitment and hiring processes. At AXIS Capital, she has interviewed and hired 13 direct reports and one teammate, demonstrating her leadership in team development.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to her current position, Monica Black held various roles in software development across multiple organizations. She worked at S&P Global Market Intelligence as Senior Software Development Manager and Lead Developer from 2014 to 2019. Before that, she was a Senior Developer at Medusa Medical Technologies from 2005 to 2007 and a Software Developer III at SNL Financial for 9 months in 2013. Her experience also includes a role as Senior Software Engineer at Flagstone Reinsurance Holdings Ltd. from 2007 to 2013, and as a Software Engineer at BF&M Insurance Group for 3 months in 2013.
Education and Expertise
Monica Black holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biology from the University of Prince Edward Island. She also earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Pathology from Queen's University. Her educational background provides a foundation for her expertise in software development and management. Additionally, she studied Pathology at Charlottetown Rural High School, where she achieved her High School Diploma.
Coaching and Team Development
In her current role, Monica Black provides daily design and development guidance to her team, ensuring that developers complete quality work on time. She coaches developers for optimal job performance and conducts employee performance and salary reviews. Her leadership style emphasizes collaboration and support, fostering an environment conducive to professional growth and development.
Research Experience
Monica Black has research experience as a Research Associate in Transplantation Surgery at Dalhousie University, where she worked for two summers from 1996 to 1998. This role contributed to her understanding of complex systems and processes, which she applies in her software development career.