Melanie Dees
About Melanie Dees
Melanie Dees is a Technical Project Manager currently employed at Scientific Games, where she oversees the full Software Development Life Cycle for various projects. With extensive experience at companies like AT&T, IBM, and Equifax, she has successfully managed projects ranging from $15K to $625K, utilizing Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Current Role at Scientific Games
Melanie Dees serves as a Technical Project Manager at Scientific Games, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for managing the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for software, digital, and mobile solutions. She utilizes a hybrid of Agile and Waterfall methodologies to oversee multiple concurrent projects in a cross-matrix environment. Her focus includes ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.
Previous Experience at AT&T
Melanie Dees has extensive experience at AT&T, where she held multiple roles over a span of eight years. She worked as a PMP – Senior Technical Consulting Engineer from 2008 to 2013, and later as a WAN Network Engineer from 2013 to 2016. In 2020, she returned to AT&T as a Professional-Client Services Project Manager for seven months. Throughout her tenure, she acted as a single point of contact for projects, overseeing them from concept through implementation while managing cost, scope, and timeline.
Experience at Equifax
At Equifax, Melanie Dees served as Senior Director of Quality Assurance - Automated Delivery Service from 1993 to 2006, where she worked for 13 years. Additionally, she was a Business Solutions Consultant for 10 months in 1997 to 1998. In these roles, she developed and managed the integration of complex code through Quality Assurance (QA), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Release Management, contributing to the quality and reliability of software solutions.
Educational Background
Melanie Dees studied at California State University-Bakersfield, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Management Information Systems. Her studies spanned from 1982 to 1988, providing her with a solid foundation in both technical and managerial aspects of information systems.
Career at IBM
Melanie Dees held several positions at IBM, contributing to her expertise in project management and technical consulting. She worked as a Network Services Availability Manager from 2004 to 2005 and as a Team Lead - Project Manager - Internet System-to-System Fulfillment from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, she was involved in Network Services Delivery Transition - Career Tech Customer Support Professional for six months in 2003 to 2004. Her roles at IBM enhanced her skills in managing complex projects and ensuring service availability.