Tara Drover
About Tara Drover
Tara Drover serves as the Global Director of Development & Integration at Hatch, where she has worked since 2015. With a background in project management and systems analysis, she has extensive experience in leading digital software delivery and fostering high-performing teams across various regions.
Work at Hatch
Tara Drover has held multiple roles at Hatch since 2004, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to the organization. She began her career at Hatch as the IT Hub Practice Lead – Service Delivery, serving from 2004 to 2009. Following this role, she worked as the Safety Management Development Lead from 2009 to 2011. Drover transitioned to the position of Global Product Manager for the Open Text Content Server Document Management System from 2011 to 2014. Since 2015, she has served as the Global Director of Development & Integration, where she focuses on digital software delivery across Hatch's EPCM applications.
Education and Expertise
Tara Drover possesses extensive expertise in technology management and software delivery. She champions agile development methodologies complemented by DevOps best practices, ensuring that her teams meet quality standards. Drover collaborates with directors in Information Technology Solutions and Information and Communications Technology to address architecture and infrastructure needs. Her experience spans over two decades, with a strong focus on building high-velocity teams and fostering engaging work environments.
Background
Before joining Hatch, Tara Drover worked at MFP Technology Services as a Project Manager and Technical Lead from 1994 to 2002. She also served as a Senior Systems Business Analyst at Acres International from 2001 to 2003. These roles contributed to her foundational knowledge and skills in project management and systems analysis, which she has applied throughout her career at Hatch.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Tara Drover has led significant initiatives in digital software delivery, focusing on enhancing business efficiencies and value through technology. Her leadership in managing high-velocity teams across various geographic regions has been a hallmark of her work. Drover's ability to collaborate effectively with senior directors on critical infrastructure requirements has also been a key aspect of her role at Hatch.