Vanessa Exalien

Vanessa Exalien is a Technical Account Manager for IBM Cloud, where they focus on driving IT projects and technical program management. Their recent accolades include leading a team to the first place prize in the IBMer watsonx Challenge, creating an innovative productivity workflow that enhances the AskIBM experience. With a strong background in Agile methodologies, they have previously held roles as Delivery Lead and Project Manager at IBM, where they facilitated collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives. Vanessa's journey in IT began with positions as a System Administrator and Technical Support Representative, supplemented by their education in Information Technology from the University of Central Florida. Their passion for mentorship and continuous learning is reflected in their involvement with organizations like the Society of Women Engineers.