Brenda Fischer
Summary
Innovative Delivery Lead/Solution Architect with over 15 years of global experience and in-depth understanding of software deployment and application design.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Consulting Manager/Solution Architect
Accenture
Chicago, IL
01.2014 - Current
- Involved in more than 10 long-term projects in various industries with roles including: Business and Application Architect, Delivery Lead, Application Lead, Program Manager, and Business Process Lead
- Executed multiple full life cycle ICM multi-channel implementations and system integration efforts managing cross-functional, cross-border delivery teams comprised of Client, Accenture, and third party vendor resources.
- Created scope prioritization framework to objectively prioritize compensation spend and outlining staffing, timeline, budget, and artifacts for delivery. This framework has since been utilized across multiple clients and industries.
- Lead and participated in multiple business development activities including solution estimation and blueprint, contract creation and management, and delivering client presentations
- Designed, implemented, and rolled out an ICM solution estimator tool
- Managed practice staffing of 100+ resources across three global delivery centers
Principal Solution Architect
Callidus Software, Inc
Chicago, IL
01.2005 - 12.2013
- Involved in more than 10 projects in various industries with roles including: Solution Architect, Delivery Lead, and Subject Matter Expert
- Organized and led cross functional workgroups in requirements JAD sessions which alleviated work silos and project gaps which resulted in scope creep reduction and a streamlined change control process
- Serve as subject matter expert for clients and compensation resources, providing TrueComp ® knowledge as it applies to their specific compensation and implementation needs
- Monitored and tested application to identify potential bottlenecks, design solutions and collaborate with developers on solution implementation.
- Designed, developed and implemented complex compensation rule logic within TrueComp ®
- Led workgroup responsible for implementation methodology revamp which included creating templates for function/technical design, solution blueprint, unit testing, release management and run book activities
- Authored several technical notes, white papers, and presentations providing both employees and clients insight to industry best practices, complex tool functionality, and workarounds for known product limitations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WISkills
- SAP SPM Solution Architecture, Configuration, and Development
- Application Architecture
- Functional/Technical Solution Design
- Compensation Administration Process Design
- Solution Estimation and Planning
- Configuration and Release Management
- Business Requirements Documents (BRDs)
- Client Relationships
- Fit/Gap Requirement Analysis
- Staff Development and Training
- Systems Implementation
- Project/Program Management
Timeline
Consulting Manager/Solution Architect
Accenture
01.2014 - Current
Principal Solution Architect
Callidus Software, Inc
01.2005 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of Wisconsin - Madison