Bronwyn Shimmin Clarke
About Bronwyn Shimmin Clarke
Bronwyn Shimmin Clarke serves as a Delivery Principal, Product/Project Manager, Scrum Master, and Business Agilist at ThoughtWorks, where she has worked since 2014. With extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple countries, she has contributed significantly to project delivery and team management in the technology sector.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Bronwyn Shimmin Clarke has been with ThoughtWorks since 2014, serving as a Delivery Principal, Product/Project Manager, Scrum Master, and Business Agilist. Over her tenure of 10 years, she has contributed to various projects across multiple regions, including Australia, India, Brazil, and North America. She played a key role as Delivery Support lead for all ThoughtWorks engagements in Brisbane. Additionally, she has experience as a Principal Iteration Manager and Scrum Master for clients in several Australian cities, including Brisbane, Perth, Sydney, and Canberra. Her responsibilities have included supporting delivery teams in China and managing delivery teams in Brazil for a global consultancy client.
Education and Expertise
Bronwyn has pursued extensive education in her field. She studied at Queensland University of Technology, achieving a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computing and an Executive Masters in Business Administration. She is currently working towards a Masters in Information Technology at the same institution. Bronwyn has also engaged in various professional development programs, including Internal Consulting Skills at Performance Dynamics, Adaptive Leadership at +Acumen, and Certified Scrum Product Owner and ScrumMaster training through Scrum Alliance. She has also completed Crucial Conversations Training at Vital Smarts and is studying at The Interaction Design Foundation.
Background
Before joining ThoughtWorks, Bronwyn held several positions in the energy and transport sectors. She worked at Ergon Energy as a Test Team Leader and held various roles, including Senior Test Analyst and Process Analyst. Additionally, she served as Team Leader for Knowledge Management and Smart Grid Trial Programs at Joint Workings for Energex and Ergon Energy. Bronwyn also worked as a Senior Business Analyst at the Department of Transport and Main Roads in two separate periods. Her experience spans over a decade in project management and business analysis.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Bronwyn has led significant initiatives, including managing the global graduate training program in India as a Program Manager, Redesigner, and Trainer. She has successfully supported delivery teams in various international locations, demonstrating her ability to manage complex projects across different cultures and environments. Her roles have included both on-shore and off-shore delivery management, showcasing her adaptability and leadership in diverse settings.