Introduction
I am Lisa Lucchesi, currently serving as a Senior Manager in Test Engineering at Nike, where I lead a team dedicated to material and mechanical testing for new manufacturing capabilities. My journey at Nike spans over 8 years, during which I’ve eagerly embraced opportunities for growth and development. Before joining Nike, I spent 15 years in the medical device industry as a product developer, navigating products from conception to commercialization, a journey that honed my skills and shaped my approach to innovation.
Motivation for Upskilling
My decision to enroll in the University of Massachusetts Amherst Post Graduate Program in Program Management, facilitated by Simplilearn, stemmed from a desire to enhance my skills both for my current role and for future career prospects. The comprehensive curriculum, coupled with the esteemed association with UMass, convinced me that this program was the right fit for my professional aspirations.
Embarking on this journey, I was met with a structured and enriching learning experience. The four-month certificate program delved into various facets of program management, including PMP, Agile Scrum Master, Microsoft Project 2019, implementing a PMO, and a project management capstone course. Each course was meticulously designed, offering a blend of live-online sessions, on-demand resources, project-based learning, and interactive labs.