Chantal Bigelow
About Chantal Bigelow
Chantal Bigelow is a Technical Manager at the Government of Canada, where she has worked since 2011. She has a background in software development and project management, with certifications in agile methodologies and neuro-linguistic programming.
Work at Government of Canada
Chantal Bigelow has been serving as a Technical Manager at the Government of Canada since 2011. In this role, she focuses on technical project management, emphasizing agile coaching and implementation. Her extensive experience in government projects allows her to contribute effectively to the development and execution of various initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience at Nortel Networks
Chantal Bigelow worked at Nortel Networks as a Software Developer from 2000 to 2002. During her two-year tenure, she gained valuable experience in software development, which laid the groundwork for her future roles in technical management and project oversight.
Education and Expertise
Chantal Bigelow holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of New Brunswick, which she completed from 1994 to 1998. She furthered her education at the Canada School of Public Service, achieving iLeadership from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, she studied at the iNLP Center, where she became a certified NLP Practitioner in 2018 and later achieved the status of Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming.
Career at Department of National Defence
Before her current role, Chantal Bigelow worked at the Department of National Defence as a Software Systems Analyst from 1997 to 2011. Over her 14 years in this position, she developed a strong foundation in software systems analysis, contributing to her expertise in technical project management.
Certifications and Specializations
Chantal Bigelow is a certified SAFe Program Consultant (SPC 5.0), specializing in Scaled Agile Framework methodologies. This certification enhances her ability to implement agile practices within teams and organizations, further supporting her role as a Technical Manager.