Samantha Gowdy
About Samantha Gowdy
Samantha Gowdy serves as the Manager of Services Operations at PowerPlan, Inc., a position she has held since 2022. She has extensive experience in various roles within the company and a strong background in industrial and systems engineering.
Work at PowerPlan
Samantha Gowdy has been serving as the Manager of Services Operations at PowerPlan, Inc. since 2022. In this role, she advocates for the company's Lean Six Sigma training initiative, aiming to enhance operational efficiency. Prior to her current position, she held various roles within PowerPlan, including Client Entitlement Compliance Manager from 2020 to 2022 and Solution Manager from 2016 to 2020. She played a significant role in establishing the Technical Account Manager position in 2021 and was a pivotal contributor to the creation and stability of the Services Operations team in 2018.
Education and Expertise
Samantha Gowdy earned her Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where she studied from 2008 to 2011. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in systems optimization and engineering principles. This expertise is complemented by her extensive experience in compliance and risk management, particularly in Service Organization Control (SOC) compliance related to change management.
Background
Before joining PowerPlan, Samantha Gowdy worked at Manhattan Associates as a Software Consultant from 2012 to 2014. She also served as a Software Support Analyst at PowerPlan from 2014 to 2016. Earlier in her career, she was an Industrial and Systems Engineer at the Georgia Institute of Technology from 2008 to 2012 and held an internship as Process Excellence - Intern Team Lead at Cbeyond from 2010 to 2011.
Achievements
Samantha Gowdy has made significant contributions to PowerPlan, particularly in her roles related to services operations and compliance. She has been instrumental in the development of the Services Operations team and has provided excellent project management for events such as the Elevate conference and PowerPlan Cloud solutions. Her advocacy for Lean Six Sigma training reflects her commitment to continuous improvement within the organization.