Kelly Hudson, Cbcp
About Kelly Hudson, Cbcp
Kelly Hudson is the Sr. Manager of Security Compliance at Expedia Group with extensive experience in project management and business continuity.
Current Role and Responsibilities
Kelly Hudson currently serves as the Sr. Manager Security Compliance at Expedia Group, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the adherence to security protocols and ensuring compliance across the organization's operations. Based in Seattle, Washington, Kelly's work involves integrating customer insights into technology and business solutions, enhancing the overall security posture of Expedia Group.
Previous Positions
Before joining Expedia Group, Kelly worked at Providence as an Enterprise Business Applications Program Manager in Renton, Washington, for 4 months in 2021. Prior to that, she served as a Delivery | Engagement Manager at Microsoft Consulting in Bellevue, Washington, from 2020 to 2021 for 5 months. From 1995 to 2012, Kelly was a Sr. Program Manager at Microsoft in Redmond, Washington, a role she held for 17 years. She also held the position of Business Continuity & Business Development Director at WithinCompliance/Virtuosity and Independent Consulting in Bellevue, Washington for 1 year from 2012 to 2013.
Educational Background
Kelly Hudson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Relations and Marketing from Western Illinois University, completed in 1970. She further pursued Technical Web Development, obtaining a Computer Science Certificate from Tacoma Community College between 2017 and 2018. These educational pursuits have equipped her with a broad skill set applicable to both technical and managerial aspects of her career in security compliance and program management.
Volunteer and Training Experience
Kelly has also contributed significantly in volunteer roles, particularly at Tacoma Community College and various organizations. Between 2014 and 2020, she worked as a Program Management | Technical Trainer | Tutor & Facilitator. Her responsibilities included providing program management training, technical guidance, and tutoring to students, further enhancing her ability to convey complex information effectively.
Skills and Methodologies
Throughout her career, Kelly has developed expertise in a range of project management methodologies, including Agile/SCRUM, SDLC, LEAN, Waterfall, and Hybrid models. As an Agile SCRUM Master, she excels in managing boards, sprint planning, and reviewing sprint metrics such as burndown charts and sprint velocity. Her analytical skills are bolstered by her ability to use tools like Excel, Tableau, and Power BI for business process analysis and requirement assessments.