Education: Bachelor’s degree in managerial studies from Rice University, master’s degree in human resource management from Rollins College Hamilton Holt School
Organizational Affiliations: University of Central Florida (UCF) mentor, member of Women in Science & Engineering
Achievements/Awards: Leadership Orlando, Class of '84
What made you realize you wanted to pursue a career in technology?
I was in the right place at the right time. I had to take an engineering class at Rice, so I selected two computer science classes and enjoyed them. When I entered the workforce, I was equipped with more knowledge of tools and capabilities. My small company went through a “reengineering the corporation” process (an early ’90s equivalent of today’s “digital transformation”) — I became the analyst and was later assigned as the manager who led that effort. We implemented Oracle Financials and PeopleSoft HR/Payroll to automate the order-to-cash cycle for a temporary staffing firm. Fun!
What three adjectives would you use to describe your journey in the industry so far?