Michele Kuma
About Michele Kuma
Michele Kuma is a Project Manager II in Strategic Operations at Highmark Inc., where she has worked since 2012. She has a background in software engineering and project management, with previous roles at Software Design Solutions, Inc. and Trident Systems.
Work at Highmark
Michele Kuma has been employed at Highmark Inc. since 2012, serving as a Project Manager II in Strategic Operations. Over the course of her 12-year tenure in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she has contributed to various strategic initiatives within the organization. Her role involves overseeing project management processes and ensuring operational efficiency across different teams.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Highmark, Michele Kuma worked at Software Design Solutions, Inc., an Applied Visions Company, from 2008 to 2012. In this role, she served as a Software Engineer and Project Manager for four years in Murrysville, Pennsylvania. Additionally, she held the position of Principal Software Engineer at Trident Systems from 2005 to 2007 in Fairfax, Virginia, where she focused on software development and project oversight.
Education and Expertise
Michele Kuma studied at Eastern New Mexico University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Information Systems from 1989 to 1991. She also attended Penn State University from 1987 to 1989, studying Mathematics and Engineering. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her roles in project management and software engineering.
Contract Work and Early Career
Prior to her roles at Software Design Solutions and Highmark, Michele Kuma worked as a contractor at Oxford Solutions Inc. from 2004 to 2005, contributing to various projects in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This experience, along with her earlier positions, has shaped her skills in project management and software development.