ANDREA LIGHTBODY
Royersford,PA
Summary
Dynamic IT Project Manager with over 9 years of experience in project management across diverse roles, including Developer, Vendor Software Packager, and People Leader. A strong technical foundation enables effective resolution of complex business challenges, consistently delivering solutions that enhance efficiency and minimize risks. Proven expertise in team leadership and implementation of technical upgrades within fast-paced, high-pressure environments underscores a commitment to driving project success and fostering collaboration. Passionate about leveraging skills to lead teams in achieving strategic objectives and delivering exceptional results.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
PROJECT MANAGER, TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Infosys
10.2020 - 05.2025
- Lead technical debt remediation efforts and oversee security vulnerability remediation to ensure system reliability and compliance.
- Manage critical application upgrades and production support operations, including coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure successful project completions.
PROJECT TEAM MANAGER, TIPI TEAM
The Vanguard Group
06.2019 - 10.2020
- Led a team focused on technical debt remediation, application upgrades, and ongoing support while fostering collaboration and driving efficient project executions.
PROJECT MANAGER, FILENET TEAM
The Vanguard Group
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Brought in to plan remaining FileNet remediation work to bring the project back on track. Worked closely with another division to ensure the successful migration of 1+ million documents.
PROJECT MANAGER, DESKTOP ENVIRONMENT TEAM
The Vanguard Group
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Responsible for the windows desktop and server packaging requests. Ensured desktop/server updates were post certified before the rollout to divisional machines.
- Reintroduced Kanban to the team. Moved the team from SharePoint to JIRA to ensure better tracking of the work.
- Managed the phased Divisional rollout of Windows 10 by coordinating with various Technology and Business partners.
PRODUCTION SUPPORT ANALYST, GLOBAL PRODUCTION SUPPORT TEAM
The Vanguard Group
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Improved reporting tools, centralized knowledge management documentation, and provided on-call support to resolve critical production issues.
TOOL SUPPORT ANALYST, SDE TOOLS TEAM
The Vanguard Group
07.2007 - 01.2010
- Streamlined desktop packaging processes by creating a template for the team to use.
- Contributed to technical team discussions on new developer tools.
- Developed and maintained the Department Dashboard.
UI TECHNICAL LEAD, INSTITUTIONAL SYSTEMS
The Vanguard Group
01.2004 - 06.2007
- Converted VB code to Java for the Vanguard 401k record keeping website.
- Process Advocate for UI coding where I monitored projects and taught topics as a Vanguard University Adjunct Faculty member.
DEVELOPER, INSTITUTIONAL SYSTEMS
The Vanguard Group
12.1998 - 01.2004
- Developed and maintained applications in both Cobol and VB.
- I was also the Integration Test Lead ensuring that there were adequate test cases for each release.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Management Information Systems
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY11.1998
Skills
- People Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Project tracking
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Document management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Agile methodology
- Project management
- Performance evaluations
Timeline
PROJECT MANAGER, TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Infosys
10.2020 - 05.2025
PROJECT TEAM MANAGER, TIPI TEAM
The Vanguard Group
06.2019 - 10.2020
PROJECT MANAGER, FILENET TEAM
The Vanguard Group
01.2019 - 06.2019
PROJECT MANAGER, DESKTOP ENVIRONMENT TEAM
The Vanguard Group
01.2016 - 01.2019
PRODUCTION SUPPORT ANALYST, GLOBAL PRODUCTION SUPPORT TEAM
The Vanguard Group
01.2010 - 01.2016
TOOL SUPPORT ANALYST, SDE TOOLS TEAM
The Vanguard Group
07.2007 - 01.2010
UI TECHNICAL LEAD, INSTITUTIONAL SYSTEMS
The Vanguard Group
01.2004 - 06.2007
DEVELOPER, INSTITUTIONAL SYSTEMS
The Vanguard Group
12.1998 - 01.2004
Bachelor's degree - Management Information Systems
Rochester Institute of Technology
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