Jennifer Schultz
About Jennifer Schultz
Jennifer Schultz serves as the Director of Engineering at Digital River, where she has worked since 2013. With a background in quality assurance and a degree in English and Communication from the University of Minnesota Duluth, she manages a significant operational budget and collaborates with various teams to enhance product quality.
Current Role as Director of Engineering
Jennifer Schultz serves as the Director of Engineering at Digital River, a position she has held since 2013. In this role, she manages an operational budget for a Quality Assurance organization that includes 100 global full-time employees and contractors. She collaborates closely with leaders in Engineering, Business Analysis, and Product Management to integrate multiple product teams and develop quality plans for new products or offerings.
Career at Digital River
Jennifer Schultz has had a comprehensive career at Digital River, beginning as a Customer Service Representative from 2002 to 2004. She then transitioned to a Quality Assurance Engineer role from 2004 to 2007, followed by a position as Quality Assurance Lead from 2007 to 2008. Prior to her current role, she served as a QA Manager from 2009 to 2013. Her diverse experiences within the company have contributed to her current leadership position.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Schultz earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Communication from the University of Minnesota Duluth, where she studied from 1997 to 2002. Her educational background has equipped her with strong communication skills, which are essential in her current role in engineering and management.
Leadership and Management Skills
In her role as Director of Engineering, Jennifer Schultz facilitates change by encouraging innovative approaches to problem-solving and identifying opportunities within the workplace. She defines, tracks, and drives progress towards department-wide objectives based on data with measurable ROI. Additionally, she develops skills across the department through cross-training and succession planning.