Michelle Vu

Michelle Vu has over 20 years of work experience, starting as a Systems Administrator at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 1999. Michelle then progressed to roles such as Senior Business Analyst, Business Operations Manager, and Director of Business Operations. In these roles, they developed workflows, managed SQL jobs, and provided user support for internal data systems. Additionally, Michelle served as the Director of Business Intelligence & Data Management at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, where they increased BI programs and oversaw product enhancements. Michelle also worked as the Director of Data Governance at Callisto Media, where they crafted data management policies and built data strategy roadmaps. Currently, Michelle works as the Senior Director of Data Products at HarperCollins Publishers.

Michelle Vu obtained a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of North Texas in 1998. Michelle then attended DeVry Institute of Technology from 1999 to 2003, earning a Bachelor's degree in Network and Communications Management. In 2004, they enrolled in The University of Dallas and completed a Master's degree in Business Administration in 2007. In addition to their formal education, Michelle has obtained several certifications, including "Artificial Intelligence: Business Strategies and Applications" from the University of California, Berkeley and "DAMA CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional)" from Dama International, both obtained in 2023. Michelle also holds certifications in "Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner" from Amazon Web Services (AWS) and "Data Strategy: Leveraging Data as a Competitive Advantage" from the University of California, Berkeley, obtained in 2022.