Kathy Nguyen, MBA, Pmp
About Kathy Nguyen, MBA, Pmp
Kathy Nguyen, MBA, PMP, is a Senior Project Manager at Patterson Companies, Inc. with extensive experience in managing IT projects and fostering collaboration between business and technology leaders.
Work at Patterson Companies
Kathy Nguyen has been serving as a Senior Project Manager at Patterson Companies, Inc. since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for managing projects that align with the company's strategic goals. Her work involves fostering partnerships between business and technology leadership to ensure technical alignment and governance. Kathy's experience in project management allows her to effectively oversee project execution and contribute to the organization's success.
Previous Experience at American Express
Before her current role, Kathy Nguyen worked at American Express as a Finance Manager from 1999 to 2007. During her eight years in this position, she managed financial operations and contributed to various financial projects. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in finance and project management, which she has applied throughout her career.
Education and Expertise
Kathy Nguyen holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Saint Thomas - School of Business, where she studied Business Management from 1996 to 1999. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Spanish Language and Literature from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Additionally, she completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration and Management at the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management. Her educational background supports her expertise in project management and business operations.
Career at Veritas Technologies and Thomson Reuters
Kathy Nguyen has held significant roles at Veritas Technologies LLC and Thomson Reuters. At Veritas, she was a Senior Principal Program Manager from 2015 to 2018, where she led global IT teams in datacenter hardware and infrastructure projects. Prior to that, she worked at Thomson Reuters as a Senior Technology Project Manager from 2013 to 2015 and as a Technology Project Manager from 2007 to 2013. In these roles, she managed multimillion-dollar department and project budgets and organized workshops and global innovation events.
Teaching and Community Involvement
Kathy Nguyen has contributed to academia as an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of Minnesota from 2016 to 2020. In this capacity, she taught courses on IT Infrastructure Projects and Processes, sharing her industry knowledge with students. She also participates in the Architecture Review Board, assisting with strategic planning and roadmap creation and execution, demonstrating her commitment to professional development and community engagement.