Denise Penney
About Denise Penney
Denise Penney serves as the Director of AI and Data Engineering at Intact, where she has worked since 2011. With over a decade of experience in the insurance industry, she previously held a project management role at AXA and has contributed to various IT solutions in the claims service sector.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Denise Penney has served as the Director of AI and Data Engineering at Intact Financial Corporation since 2011. In this role, she leads the AI data and software engineering team at the Data Lab. Her responsibilities include overseeing projects that integrate artificial intelligence into data engineering processes. She has contributed to the enhancement of IT solutions aimed at improving the efficiency of insurance claims services.
Previous Experience at AXA
Prior to her current position, Denise Penney worked at AXA as a Project Manager in the claims department from 1998 to 2011. During her 13 years in this role, she was involved in delivering IT solutions that enhanced the insurance claims service. She also led the financial systems team through a financial systems transformation for three years, demonstrating her capability in managing complex projects.
Education and Expertise
Denise Penney holds a diploma in Information Systems from Fanshawe College, which she completed from 1994 to 1998. She furthered her education with a certificate in Project Management from the same institution, studying from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, she earned a Professional Certificate in Management from Western University, completing her studies from 2009 to 2011. Her educational background supports her expertise in project management and data engineering.
Professional Development
Denise Penney has pursued various educational opportunities to enhance her professional skills. She completed a Professional Certificate in Management at Western University, which she attended from 2009 to 2011. This program contributed to her management capabilities, essential for her leadership role in AI and data engineering at Intact Financial Corporation.