Don Schminkey, Csm, Cspo
About Don Schminkey, Csm, Cspo
Don Schminkey is a Senior Project Manager in IT, currently working at Transamerica since 2019. He has over a decade of experience in project management and quality assurance roles across various companies, including Windstream Communications and Channel Fusion.
Work at Transamerica
Currently, Don Schminkey serves as an IT Senior Project Manager at Transamerica, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various IT projects, ensuring they align with organizational goals and deliver value. His focus includes supporting project teams in creating business cases and conducting cost-benefit analyses. He works to develop relationships within divisions to enhance service delivery and project outcomes.
Previous Experience at Windstream Communications
Don Schminkey worked at Windstream Communications as an IT Analyst III for a period of six months in 2013. His role involved analyzing IT systems and supporting various technology initiatives. This position was based in Hiawatha, Iowa, where he contributed to the organization's IT operations.
Experience at Channel Fusion
At Channel Fusion, Don held two significant roles. He served as a Quality Assurance Manager from 2013 to 2014, where he managed quality assurance processes. Following this, he worked as a Senior Technical Project Manager from 2014 to 2019. In this capacity, he led technical projects and ensured their successful execution over a five-year period, also in Hiawatha, Iowa.
Background in Quality Assurance at StoneRiver
Before his tenure at Channel Fusion, Don Schminkey was employed at StoneRiver as a Quality Assurance Analyst from 2010 to 2013. His responsibilities included ensuring the quality of software products and processes, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the IT team in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area.
Education and Expertise
Don Schminkey studied at Kaplan University-Cedar Rapids Campus, where he earned a degree in Business Administration and Management. His educational background supports his expertise in project management and IT operations. He is also certified as a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) and Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), which further enhances his project management capabilities.