Dionne Schmidt
About Dionne Schmidt
Dionne Schmidt serves as the Practical Law Program Lead at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2020. She has an extensive background in engineering and agile project management, with previous roles at companies such as FreshBooks, BlackBerry, and Raytheon.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Dionne Schmidt has held multiple roles at Thomson Reuters, starting as an Agile Coach from 2017 to 2018. She then served as the Director of Technology Agility from 2018 to 2020. Currently, she is the Practical Law Program Lead, a position she has held since 2020. Her work focuses on enhancing legal research and practice management through innovative solutions.
Education and Expertise
Dionne Schmidt earned her Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree in Honours System Design Engineering with a Management Science Option from the University of Waterloo. She studied there from 2005 to 2010. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in engineering principles and management strategies.
Previous Employment Experience
Dionne Schmidt has a diverse work history across various industries. She worked at FreshBooks as a Senior Scrum Master for five months in 2016 and previously held the role of Scrum Master from 2014 to 2016. She also worked at Cavendish Farms as a Business Optimization Modeler and Analyst for three months in 2007, and at Raytheon as a Systems Engineer for three months in 2008. Other notable positions include Packaging Reliability Operations Engineer at Molson Coors Canada in 2006 and Technical Engineering Writer at ANSYS, Inc. in 2009.
Career Development at FreshBooks
At FreshBooks, Dionne Schmidt progressed through several roles, starting as a Scrum Master and Manager in 2017, and later becoming a Senior Scrum Master in 2016. Her experience at FreshBooks contributed to her expertise in agile methodologies and team leadership.
Experience at BlackBerry
Dionne Schmidt worked at BlackBerry as a Software Process Specialist and Scrum Master from 2010 to 2014. This role involved implementing software development processes and agile practices, enhancing her skills in project management and team collaboration.