Megan Comden
Jackson,MI
Summary
Experienced business development manager with 7+ years in strategic planning, partner management, and cloud-based software development. Drove successful partnership programs, executed market strategies, and collaborated with C-level executives to achieve business objectives. Strong technical background in AWS, GitHub, and DevOps, complemented by an MBA and expertise in project management and stakeholder communication.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Engineer
Duke Energy
10.2023 - Current
- Supports or collaborates with application developers, database architects, data analysts and data scientists to ensure optimal data delivery architecture throughout ongoing projects/operations
- Develops highly scalable data management interfaces, as well as software components by employing programming languages and tools
- Designs, documents, builds, tests and deploys data pipelines that assemble large complex datasets from various sources and integrate them into a unified view
- Identifies, designs, and implements operational improvements: automating manual processes, data quality checks, error handling and recovery, re-designing infrastructure as needed
- Builds new data pipelines, identifies existing data gaps and provides automated solutions to deliver analytical capabilities and enriched data to applications
- Applies technologies for responsive front-end experience
- Ensures systems meet business requirements and industry best practices
- Research opportunities for data acquisition and new uses for existing data
- Integrates data management technologies and software engineering tools into existing structures
- Writes data queries for adhoc analysis.
Manager
IBM
05.2021 - 10.2023
- Managed 2 teams for Talent Transformation Service Line comprising overall of 7 people
- Ensured Talent Transformation website content was up to date and aligned with leadership's vision as well as marketed the website extensively to coworkers
- Developed useful materials for Talent Transformation's workforce, including 'One Pagers' and virtual networking events for new hires
- Self started these initiatives and led team to provide community and knowledge throughout Talent Transformation Service Line
- Fostered close collaboration with key stakeholders to achieve website vision and goals
- Provided cross collaboration with several teams at IBM to strategically develop programs and processes to achieve project goals
- Applied Agile project management principles and methodologies effectively
- Lead code release deployments
- Tested, installed, and configured software on servers, including manufacturer-supplied upgrades
- Evaluated and recommended enhancements to system administration processes
- Contributed to the infrastructure team's efforts in ensuring website and user security
- Managed user provisioning and troubleshoot access for a user base of over 1 million
- Analyzed, reviewed and documented system functionality for potential improvements
- Administered, reviewed, and managed JIRA applications to meet project and team requirements
- Maintained a knowledge base of over 30 SOPs for the infrastructure team, ensuring efficient information retrieval
- Successfully migrated ACT's Team calendar to a shared Microsoft Outlook calendar, improving team coordination
- Compiled Monthly and Quarterly Status Reports for client presentations
- Played a key role in the 2019 ACT Server Migration, overseeing the migration and upgrade of 19 servers
- Proficient in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Websphere Application Server, Cognos Analytics, and Tivoli Directory Integrator
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and lead team to achieve goals.
Cryptologic Technician Maintenance, E-6
US Navy
12.2012 - 09.2019
- Supervised a 7-person watch section, providing network capability and maintenance support to over 600 users at 23 locations
- Sole Maintainer on a 7 month deployment for $4m worth of cryptology equipment
- Maintained multi-site network operations facilities
- Responded to inquiries and provided technical assistance and support
- Supervised troubleshooting of local and wide area networks
- Conducted site surveys and developed network designs
- Performed network installations, both on-site and remotely
- Provided desktop support and built new computers for enterprise customers
- Implemented security measures to maintain the integrity of classified information
- Analyzed and solved complex network issues in a timely manner
- Coordinated with internal and external personnel to ensure effective communication.
Education
Masters in Business Administration -
Western Governors University
06.2024
Bachelors in Business Administration -
Old Dominion University
12.2022
Skills
- Management Consulting
- Project Management
- Cloud Based DevOps
- Stakeholder management and collaboration
- Strategic communication skills
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Cross-functional project leadership
- Adaptability to fast-paced, ambiguous environments
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Multi-project prioritization
- Accountability and follow-through
- High emotional intelligence (EQ)
Certification
- COMPTIA Security +
- COMPTIA Server +
Timeline
Data Engineer
Duke Energy
10.2023 - Current
Manager
IBM
05.2021 - 10.2023
Cryptologic Technician Maintenance, E-6
US Navy
12.2012 - 09.2019
Masters in Business Administration -
Western Governors University
Bachelors in Business Administration -
Old Dominion University