Melissa Lira
About Melissa Lira
Melissa Lira is a Project Manager at Poly since 2022, with a background in engineering and project management. She has held various roles in companies such as Smiths Medical and Vertiv, and has an extensive educational background in project management and engineering.
Work at Poly
Melissa Lira has been serving as a Project Manager at Poly since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. Her experience in project management contributes to the company's objectives and enhances operational efficiency.
Previous Experience
Before joining Poly, Melissa worked at Vertiv as a Project Manager from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, she held the position of Process Development Engineer II at Smiths Medical from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, she gained experience as a Manufacturing Engineering Intern at 3D Robotics in 2015.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Lira holds a Master's degree in Project Management from Universidad Tecnológica de México, which she completed from 2021 to 2023. She also studied Industrial Engineering at Instituto Tecnológico de Tijuana, earning her Bachelor's degree from 2012 to 2016. Her education includes various certifications such as Six Sigma Black Belt and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
Language Studies
In addition to her technical education, Melissa has pursued language studies. She studied French at both Alliance Française Lyon and Alianza Francesa de Tijuana, completing her French Studies in 2020 and 2021 respectively. She also studied English as a Second Language at Northampton Community College in 2015.
Professional Development
Melissa has engaged in professional development through various programs. She completed an Introduction to Project Management course at the University of Adelaide in 2021. Her commitment to continuous learning is evident through her participation in Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma training.