Denise Ridenour
About Denise Ridenour
Denise Ridenour is a Senior Project Manager at Management Science Associates, Inc., with over 28 years of experience in the IT industry. She holds a BS in Computer Science from the University of Pittsburgh and has a background in managing large-scale projects and teams across North America.
Work at Management Science Associates
Denise Ridenour has been employed at Management Science Associates, Inc. since 2017, serving as a Senior Project Manager. In this role, she has leveraged her extensive experience in the IT industry to manage complex projects, often with significant budgets. Her responsibilities include coordinating team members across North America and offshore, ensuring project goals are met efficiently.
Education and Expertise
Denise Ridenour earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied from 1987 to 1990. She also studied Business and Advanced Sciences at North Allegheny High School, graduating in 1981. Additionally, she obtained a certificate in Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics from Universitaet Augsburg in 1989. Her educational background supports her expertise in technical management and project oversight.
Background
Denise Ridenour began her career in the IT sector as a programmer after completing her degree at the University of Pittsburgh. Over the years, she has held various positions, including Director of Technical Services at Expedient and Senior Project Manager at Direct Energy. Her career spans over 28 years, focusing on technical and general management within the IT industry.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Denise Ridenour has managed projects with budgets exceeding $2.5 million and has overseen teams of up to 40 developers on multiple projects simultaneously. She has a strong background in business process re-engineering and gap analysis, which has contributed to her success in managing revenue, net profit, and employee and customer retention.
Previous Positions
Prior to her current role, Denise Ridenour worked at BNY Mellon as a Client Implementation Manager from 2014 to 2016. She also served as a Senior Project Manager at Direct Energy from 2007 to 2013. Her experience includes a three-year tenure as Director of Technical Services at Expedient from 2002 to 2005, showcasing her diverse skill set and leadership capabilities in various IT roles.