Mary El Issa
About Mary El Issa
Mary El Issa is a Senior Technical Program Manager at Branch, where she has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in project management and quality assurance across various companies, she possesses strong leadership and communication skills.
Work at Branch
Mary El Issa has been serving as a Senior Technical Program Manager at Branch since 2021. In this role, she applies her extensive experience in project management to oversee technical programs within the organization. Her tenure at Branch spans three years, during which she has contributed to various initiatives aimed at enhancing the company's operational efficiency in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current position, Mary El Issa held multiple roles in the technology sector. She worked at Rubicon Project as a Senior Project Manager from 2015 to 2020, and as a Project Manager from 2011 to 2015. Her experience also includes positions at Fox Audience Network and United Online, where she served as a Software QA Engineer and Quality Assurance Analyst, respectively. Additionally, she worked as a NOC Technician at United Online and as a System Administrator at MediaDefender.
Education and Expertise
Mary El Issa earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from California State University-Northridge, completing her studies from 2001 to 2005. She furthered her education at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, where she completed a course in Leadership and Technology Management in 2016. Her educational background supports her deep understanding of agile and waterfall methodologies, which she utilizes in her project management practices.
Leadership and Communication Skills
Mary El Issa demonstrates leadership without formal authority, effectively motivating her teams through strong communication and conflict resolution skills. She possesses the ability to manage both engineering and product teams in high-growth environments. Her skill in translating complex technical concepts into understandable terms for non-technical stakeholders enhances cross-functional communication, facilitating collaboration across various departments.