Michelle Piercey
About Michelle Piercey
Michelle Piercey is a Project Manager at Derivco, where she has worked since 2014. She has over 12 years of experience in Information Technology, specializing in managing complex software development projects.
Work at Derivco
Michelle Piercey has been employed at Derivco since 2014, serving as a Project Manager for a decade. Her tenure at Derivco includes various roles, starting as a Resource Planner and Release Engineer from 2008 to 2011, followed by an Operations Planner position from 2012 to 2013. She transitioned to Project Coordinator before assuming her current role. Throughout her time at Derivco, she has managed complex software development projects, demonstrating her capability in project management within the IT sector.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Derivco, Michelle worked at Ogilvy & Mather South Africa as an Account Manager from 2011 to 2012. Her experience in the advertising industry contributed to her project management skills. Additionally, her earlier roles at Derivco, including Project Coordinator and Operations Planner, provided her with a solid foundation in managing resources and planning operations within software development.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Piercey studied at St George's College in Weybridge, Surrey, from 1999 to 2004. She earned a BA Honors in Politics and Media from Loughborough University between 2004 and 2007. She furthered her education in project management by obtaining a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from the Project Management Institute from 2011 to 2012. In 2015, she completed training in Project Management under the Prince2 methodology. This educational background supports her over 12 years of experience in Information Technology.
Project Management Skills
Michelle has developed a strong background in managing complex software development projects. Her experience spans over 12 years in the IT sector, where she has progressed through various roles with increasing responsibility. This progression has allowed her to enhance her expertise in planning and delivering strategic software projects, making her a valuable asset in project management.