Monte N. Faison Ii
About Monte N. Faison Ii
Monte N. Faison II is a Technical Education Specialist with extensive experience in IT project management and mobile development. He has worked for notable organizations such as The New York Times, Experian, Cigna, and ESPN, and has a strong background in business process analysis and education technology.
Work at Black Girls Code
Monte N. Faison II has been serving as a Technical Education Specialist at Black Girls CODE since 2013. In this role, he focuses on empowering young girls of color by providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary for careers in technology. His responsibilities include developing educational programs and resources that promote coding and computer science education.
Previous Experience at The New York Times
Monte worked as a Technical Project Manager - Consultant at The New York Times for four months in 2016. His role involved overseeing technical projects and ensuring that they met the organization’s requirements. This position was based in the Greater New York City Area.
Education and Expertise
Monte earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Alabama, where he studied from 2005 to 2011. He also attended Tuskegee University for one year, focusing on Computer Science. His expertise includes mHealth, Education Technology, and technical engineering for sports productions.
Technical Skills and Methodologies
Monte possesses skills in Objective-C and Swift for iOS development, along with a strong foundation in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. He is experienced in utilizing SCRUM, Waterfall, and Agile methodologies for project management. His background includes business process analysis and documentation, including BRD, requirements, use cases, and user stories.
Career History and Roles
Monte has held various positions in the technology sector. He worked as a Client Solutions Tech Lead at Experian for seven months and as a Systems Analyst - Mobile Consultant at Cigna for one year. He also served as a Software Engineer at ESPN for three years, where he contributed to software development projects.