Symantha Gates
About Symantha Gates
Symantha Gates is an Information Technology Program Manager at Eaton Vance, where she has worked since 2021. With a diverse background in IT project management and information security, she has held various roles at notable companies including Putnam Investments and Fidelity Investments.
Work at Eaton Vance
Symantha Gates has been serving as an Information Technology Program Manager at Eaton Vance since 2021. In this role, she operates remotely from Boston, Massachusetts. Her responsibilities include overseeing various IT projects and ensuring the successful implementation of technology initiatives within the organization.
Previous Employment History
Symantha Gates has held various positions in the information technology sector. She worked as an IT Project Manager at Putnam Investments from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, she served as a Technical Program Manager focusing on Information Security at Parexel from 2019 to 2020. Her career also includes roles at Fidelity Investments, where she was a Messaging Engineer and later a Project Manager, as well as a Senior Project Manager. Additionally, she has experience as a Technical Project Manager at Scribe Software and as an IT Project Manager at Vertex Pharmaceuticals.
Education and Expertise
Symantha Gates earned her Bachelor's Degree from Tufts University. She specializes in information security, focusing on governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) projects. Her expertise includes implementing encryption, data masking, and data loss prevention strategies, as well as identity management and access reviews.
Professional Skills
Symantha Gates possesses strong skills in managing complex IT projects, particularly those related to information security. She utilizes critical thinking to develop effective product strategies and integrations. Her experience includes completing and closing Risk Register assignments, which are essential for managing project risks.
Leadership Roles
In addition to her technical roles, Symantha Gates served as the Director of Marketing at PMI-NH from 2008 to 2011. This position involved overseeing marketing strategies and initiatives, showcasing her versatility in both technical and leadership capacities.