Chelsea Anders
About Chelsea Anders
Chelsea Anders is a Technical Program Manager at Soul Machines, with a diverse background in project management and IT roles across various organizations. She has demonstrated leadership in technology and community service, earning recognition as one of Lubbock's 20 under 40 in 2019.
Current Role at Soul Machines
Chelsea Anders serves as a Technical Program Manager at Soul Machines, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads a team of Production Release Coordinators and Engineers, focusing on applications within the Banking, Investment Management, and Life Insurance sectors. Her responsibilities include overseeing project timelines, ensuring quality deliverables, and facilitating communication among team members to achieve project goals.
Previous Experience at Quext
Prior to her current role, Chelsea worked at Quext from 2019 to 2022 as an Artificial Intelligence Trainer and IT Project Manager. During her three years there, she contributed to the development and implementation of AI solutions, enhancing operational efficiency. Her experience at Quext provided her with a strong foundation in managing technical projects and training personnel in AI applications.
Career Background at USAA
Chelsea has extensive experience at USAA, where she held multiple roles from 2007 to 2014. She began as a Quality Assurance Engineer, progressing to Senior Change and Release Coordinator and later serving as an IT Project Manager. Her time at USAA equipped her with skills in project management, quality assurance, and change management, contributing to her professional development in the technology sector.
Education and Professional Development
Chelsea graduated from Texas A&M University - Mays Business School with a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and Business Administration and Management, completing her studies from 2003 to 2007. She further demonstrated her commitment to community engagement by participating in the Texas Partners in Policymaking program and serving as Chairperson for the Junior Leagues in Lubbock, Northern Virginia, and San Antonio.
Recognition and Community Involvement
In 2019, Chelsea was recognized as one of Lubbock’s 20 under 40 for her leadership in both her career and community involvement. She has also founded Lubbock Moms in 2018, where she serves as Owner, contributing to local community initiatives and supporting mothers in the Lubbock area.