Megan Matthysen
About Megan Matthysen
Megan Matthysen is a Product Owner at Derivco in Ipswich, United Kingdom, with 19 years of experience in overseeing vendor management and IT project cost management. She has a background in project management at Microsoft and iTouch, and utilizes Agile and PMBOK methodologies to lead a remote team and manage various technology projects.
Work at Derivco
Megan Matthysen has served as a Product Owner at Derivco since 2005, contributing to the company for 19 years. Based in Ipswich, United Kingdom, she oversees vendor management and cost management for IT projects. Her role includes managing IT projects and business system implementations across various technology platforms. Matthysen leads a remote team to support business objectives and solutions, acting as a central reference and information source for IT business system project decision-making.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Before joining Derivco, Megan Matthysen worked at Microsoft as a Project Manager from 2002 to 2004 in Reading, UK. In this role, she gained valuable experience in project management, utilizing Agile and PMBOK methodologies. Her time at Microsoft contributed to her extensive knowledge in managing complex projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Education and Expertise
Megan Matthysen studied at FTI, where she focused on Business Analysis and achieved a Diploma from 2014 to 2015. This education has enhanced her expertise in business and system analysis, product management, and project management. With over 18 years of experience in these fields, she has developed skills in producing training materials, conducting training for end users, and developing business cases for new systems and projects.
Career Background
Megan Matthysen began her career as a Product Manager at iTouch from 2000 to 2002 in Cape Town Area, South Africa. This early experience laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in project and product management. Following her tenure at Microsoft, she transitioned to her current position at Derivco, where she has continued to build on her extensive background in business and system analysis.
Current Learning and Development
Megan Matthysen is currently expanding her skill set by learning Microsoft Azure DevOps. This initiative reflects her commitment to staying updated with industry trends and enhancing her capabilities in project management and software development practices.