Renee Skrbec
About Renee Skrbec
Renee Skrbec is a Senior Release Management Engineer at Thomson Reuters, where she has worked for over a decade. She has extensive experience in software engineering and release management, particularly in legal products, and possesses strong collaboration and communication skills.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Renee Skrbec has a long tenure at Thomson Reuters, beginning as a Software Engineer from 1989 to 1997, where she worked for eight years in Eagan, MN. She then advanced to the role of Senior Engineer Software, serving from 1997 to 2014 for a total of 17 years. Since 2014, she has held the position of Sr. Release Management Engineer, accumulating ten years of experience in this role. Throughout her time at Thomson Reuters, she has been involved in managing the release process for key legal products, including Westlaw and WestlawEdge.
Education and Expertise
Renee Skrbec studied at the College of Saint Benedict, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from 1985 to 1989. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her technical skills. She has expertise in various tools such as TFS, XML, SQL, CVS, VSS, VersionOne, Tracker, Microsoft Project, Visio, Excel, and XML Spy. Additionally, she is proficient in Agile methodologies and iterative development, which are essential for modern software development practices.
Background
Renee Skrbec has demonstrated strong collaboration skills by partnering with cross-functional teams across both US and international locations. Her role as a technical liaison has involved working closely with development teams, project managers, operation teams, and business unit partners. This experience has enhanced her ability to communicate and clarify complex technical information effectively.
Achievements
Renee Skrbec has extensive experience in managing the release process for Thomson Reuters Legal products. Her role as Sr. Release Management Engineer involves overseeing the release of significant products like Westlaw and WestlawEdge. Her contributions to the development and release processes have been integral to the success of these products within the legal sector.