Michelle Armsden
About Michelle Armsden
Michelle Armsden is the Manager of eHealth Projects at the First Nations Health Authority in Vancouver, British Columbia, a position she has held since 2018. With extensive experience in project management across various sectors, she has developed a strong background in agile methodologies and software integration.
Work at First Nations Health Authority
Michelle Armsden has served as the Manager of eHealth Projects at the First Nations Health Authority since 2018. In this role, she has been responsible for overseeing various eHealth initiatives aimed at improving health services for First Nations communities in British Columbia. Her work includes managing e-commerce projects that involve third-party software integration and proprietary content management system upgrades. Additionally, she has implemented change management and process improvements while migrating to agile software methodologies.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Armsden has a robust educational background in project management and related fields. She studied Project Management at The University of British Columbia, achieving a certification in 2014. She also completed Agile Leadership Courses at the same institution in 2017. Furthering her expertise, she obtained the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® certification from the Project Management Institute in 2023. Additionally, she holds a Web Development Certificate from The University of British Columbia, which includes training in User Interface Design, CSS, and HTML.
Background in Project Management
Michelle has extensive experience in project management, having worked in various roles across different organizations. Before her current position, she was a Development Manager at Electronic Arts (EA) from 2016 to 2017. She also held project management roles at AMEC Training & Development Services, where she worked for ten years, and Glacier Media Inc. for eight months. Her career in project management began in 2000, and she has developed a strong foundation in agile methodologies and team leadership.
Certifications and Professional Development
Michelle Armsden has pursued numerous certifications to enhance her project management skills. She is a Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM), having completed her training through Scrum Alliance® in 2022. Additionally, she has undergone internal management training at AMEC, focusing on leadership development and high-performance management. Her commitment to continuous learning is evident in her participation in various project management courses and boot camps throughout her career.
Technical Skills and Tools
In her project management roles, Michelle Armsden has utilized a variety of software applications to facilitate project execution and team collaboration. She is proficient in tools such as Jira, Confluence, Trello, and WordPress, which aid in managing projects effectively. Her technical skills also include knowledge of Microsoft Project, which she studied at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. Michelle has experience in coaching team members on agile practices and has facilitated the adoption of Kanban workflows.