Simone Samuels

Simone Samuels, PMP, CSPO®, CSM®, MBA, MSc, currently serves as an Information Technology Portfolio Manager at WestJet since January 2024. Prior to this role, Simone held the position of Senior Manager for IT Projects & Data Infrastructure at Barita Investments Limited, where responsibilities included leading a team of Data Engineers, Architects, and Analysts to implement strategic initiatives such as Data Warehouse projects and automated software testing. Simone's expertise in leveraging Business Intelligence tools was demonstrated during the tenure as a Management Information Systems Analyst at JMMB Group Jamaica. Past roles also included engagement management at Microsoft and IT project management and programming at Air Jamaica, showcasing a strong background in technology implementation and operational improvements. Simone's educational credentials include an MBA from the University of South Wales and a master's degree in Management Information Systems from the University of the West Indies.