Melanie Lewis
About Melanie Lewis
Melanie Lewis serves as the Lead Configuration and Sustainment Manager at Praxis Engineering, where she has worked since 2009. With a background in IT configuration management and systems engineering, she possesses extensive technical expertise and strong communication skills.
Work at Praxis Engineering
Melanie Lewis serves as the Lead Configuration and Sustainment Manager at Praxis Engineering, a position she has held since 2009. In this role, she oversees various aspects of configuration management, ensuring the effective implementation of processes and practices. Her responsibilities include managing change, asset and configuration management, release and deploy management, and configuration control. She operates from Annapolis Junction, Maryland, where she has contributed to the company's success for over 15 years.
Previous Experience in IT Configuration Management
Prior to her current role, Melanie Lewis held several positions in IT configuration management. She worked at PwC as the Lead IT Configuration Manager from 2000 to 2003. Before that, she served as the Lead IT Configuration Manager at IBM from 2003 to 2007. Additionally, she worked as a Senior Systems Engineer and Configuration Manager at L-3 Communications from 2007 to 2009. These roles provided her with extensive experience in managing complex IT configurations.
Education and Expertise
Melanie Lewis obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Management from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, where she studied from 1983 to 1987. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from St. Mary's College of Maryland, where she studied from 1981 to 1983. Her educational background supports her expertise in various technical tools and platforms, including ITIL v3 Foundation, SCRUM, and CMMI Level III, among others.
Professional Memberships and Skills
Melanie Lewis is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Management Association (AMA), the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), and the Configuration Management Training and Certification (CMPIC). She possesses strong communication skills, which facilitate effective interactions with senior management and clients in the software development sector. Her proficiency spans a wide range of technical tools, including Rational JAZZ, Atlassian Suite, and various programming and scripting languages.