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Avanade
Avanade
Avanade

Avanade

https://www.avanade.com
Headquarters:Seattle, WA(US)│10,000+ Employees
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    Overview
      Why women love working at Avanade

      Diverse teams and an inclusive environment are critical to innovation and future growth. Our mission is to create an environment where employees can do their best work, and diverse perspectives spur innovation and growth for our clients and people. We are proud to be a pioneer in combining emerging technologies and human ingenuity to change things for the better and build diverse communities worldwide.

      “I'm passionate about inclusion and diversity, and personally I don’t believe there is innovation without diversity. With diversity, we challenge our thinking, we have alternative thoughts and mindsets. Also, with a more diverse team around the table, we get a better product – faster.” Pam Maynard, CEO at Avanade.

      As a leading digital innovator, we have both an opportunity and a responsibility to attract, engage and develop the next generation who will be at the forefront of delivering emerging technologies, and create things for the better. We understand the challenges that the technology industry faces as they relate to inclusion & diversity, and pledge to be part of the solution and at the forefront of change.

      We build STEM careers earlier. We proactively cultivate interest in STEM and create new opportunities for young women and girls via our strategic partnerships and our very own 15 for 15 Scholars program. Through our employee resource groups and events such as International Women’s Day and Pride commemorations, we fully support and partner with community groups to increase interest, access, and insights regarding opportunities in technology.

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      Meet employees of Avanade
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      Michele Bennett
      Executive, Data & Artificial Intelligence
      Berwyn, Pennsylvania
      Michele possesses strong and equal expertise in technology, science, marketing, and business. She
      began her career as research scientist in the early stages of genetic engineering, gene targeting and
      chromosomal chemistry. For the last 25 years, she has launched and managed numerous
      departments and organizations in various verticals especially within the advanced technology,
      academic, advertising and marketing, and healthcare space. She is a published author and frequent
      speaker in the area of patient experiences and the impact on health outcomes.

      Michele has led teams of PhD data scientists and quantitative research analysts, and engineers within
      advanced technologies including machine learning, artificial intelligence, IoT, predictive and
      prescriptive analyses, text analytics, high-level security environments, and cloud infrastructures, as
      well as teams in marketing and business analytics.

      At Avanade Michele is focused on implementing Big Data, Cloud, Data Visualization, Data Science,
      Machine Learning, AI, IoT, Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics, and Enterprise Analytics and
      Reporting solutions that deliver measurable, meaningful, and action-oriented outcomes and impact
      for its clients.

      Michele has degrees and certificates in Microbiology, Computer Engineering, Law, and Data Science.
      She has a PhD in Information Technology with specialization in Data Science and Research
      Methodologies. Michele co-founded Wool Labs, LLC. Wool Labs is the leader in Social Cognition
      Technologies.
      Pamela Maynard
      Chief Executive Officer
      Guildford, United Kingdom

      CEO Pamela Maynard believes Avanade’s purpose is to make a genuine human impact on the world. She is committed to Avanade’s vision: to be the leading digital innovator, creating great experiences as we realize results for our clients and their customers through the power of people and the Microsoft ecosystem. She says three of the most important things she does are to make sure our clients are successful on their digital journeys, ensure we stay on the pulse of the next wave of technology, and make sure our Avanade team feels inspired, confident and cared for. 

      Before being named CEO in September 2019, Pamela was President of Product and Innovation, focused on defining and delivering innovative solutions for our clients. Earlier in her Avanade career she was President of our European organization after serving as General Manager of Avanade UK.

      Pamela is a passionate supporter of diversity and inclusion and is the executive sponsor of our Women’s Employee Resource Group, which inspires women and empowers connections to drive personal and professional growth and innovation. She also is executive sponsor of our Technology for Social Good initiative, through which we bring the power of our cloud and digital technology skills and expertise to non-profit organizations, digitally transforming their work and accelerating their social impact. 

      Pamela draws inspiration from the varied backgrounds and cultures she encounters as she travels the world. When she is not meeting with clients or inspiring our teams, you will find her enjoying time with family and friends.

      Allyson Lower
      Executive, North America Digital Innovation Studio
      Gilbert, Arizona
      Allyson Lower joined Avanade in 2012 and was instrumental in the creation of Avanade’s Experience Design (XD) capability, where she delivered Avanade’s first XD projects for clients in healthcare, technology, philanthropy, and retail. Allyson has deep expertise in creating the right user-centric experiences for hundreds of clients across industries. In 2016, Allyson played a key role in setting up Avanade’s first Digital Studio in Seattle. The Studio took the best of the agency and consulting worlds and created an environment known for creativity, design, and technology with a relentless user-centered approach. As Director of Studios, she then grew the practice from a single Studio, to eight across North America, and she now runs the larger Digital Innovation Studio for all of North America.

      Prior to joining Avanade, Allyson spent nine years at Ascentium where she built Website Production and Optimization as a practice and five years as a Project & Partnership Manager at xSides. 

      Allyson is the proud mother of four incredible kids and credits her experiences as a mother with helping to craft her ability to lead people and grow their skills. She’s a dedicated leader, known for empowering and pushing people to become their very-best selves. Her people-centric focus has directly led to the Studio’s successful delivery model of keeping people (and end users) at the center of everything we do.

      Allyson holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Washington.
      Michele Bennett
      Executive, Data & Artificial Intelligence
      Berwyn, Pennsylvania
      Michele possesses strong and equal expertise in technology, science, marketing, and business. She
      began her career as research scientist in the early stages of genetic engineering, gene targeting and
      chromosomal chemistry. For the last 25 years, she has launched and managed numerous
      departments and organizations in various verticals especially within the advanced technology,
      academic, advertising and marketing, and healthcare space. She is a published author and frequent
      speaker in the area of patient experiences and the impact on health outcomes.

      Michele has led teams of PhD data scientists and quantitative research analysts, and engineers within
      advanced technologies including machine learning, artificial intelligence, IoT, predictive and
      prescriptive analyses, text analytics, high-level security environments, and cloud infrastructures, as
      well as teams in marketing and business analytics.

      At Avanade Michele is focused on implementing Big Data, Cloud, Data Visualization, Data Science,
      Machine Learning, AI, IoT, Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics, and Enterprise Analytics and
      Reporting solutions that deliver measurable, meaningful, and action-oriented outcomes and impact
      for its clients.

      Michele has degrees and certificates in Microbiology, Computer Engineering, Law, and Data Science.
      She has a PhD in Information Technology with specialization in Data Science and Research
      Methodologies. Michele co-founded Wool Labs, LLC. Wool Labs is the leader in Social Cognition
      Technologies.
      Pamela Maynard
      Chief Executive Officer
      Guildford, United Kingdom

      CEO Pamela Maynard believes Avanade’s purpose is to make a genuine human impact on the world. She is committed to Avanade’s vision: to be the leading digital innovator, creating great experiences as we realize results for our clients and their customers through the power of people and the Microsoft ecosystem. She says three of the most important things she does are to make sure our clients are successful on their digital journeys, ensure we stay on the pulse of the next wave of technology, and make sure our Avanade team feels inspired, confident and cared for. 

      Before being named CEO in September 2019, Pamela was President of Product and Innovation, focused on defining and delivering innovative solutions for our clients. Earlier in her Avanade career she was President of our European organization after serving as General Manager of Avanade UK.

      Pamela is a passionate supporter of diversity and inclusion and is the executive sponsor of our Women’s Employee Resource Group, which inspires women and empowers connections to drive personal and professional growth and innovation. She also is executive sponsor of our Technology for Social Good initiative, through which we bring the power of our cloud and digital technology skills and expertise to non-profit organizations, digitally transforming their work and accelerating their social impact. 

      Pamela draws inspiration from the varied backgrounds and cultures she encounters as she travels the world. When she is not meeting with clients or inspiring our teams, you will find her enjoying time with family and friends.

      Allyson Lower
      Executive, North America Digital Innovation Studio
      Gilbert, Arizona
      Allyson Lower joined Avanade in 2012 and was instrumental in the creation of Avanade’s Experience Design (XD) capability, where she delivered Avanade’s first XD projects for clients in healthcare, technology, philanthropy, and retail. Allyson has deep expertise in creating the right user-centric experiences for hundreds of clients across industries. In 2016, Allyson played a key role in setting up Avanade’s first Digital Studio in Seattle. The Studio took the best of the agency and consulting worlds and created an environment known for creativity, design, and technology with a relentless user-centered approach. As Director of Studios, she then grew the practice from a single Studio, to eight across North America, and she now runs the larger Digital Innovation Studio for all of North America.

      Prior to joining Avanade, Allyson spent nine years at Ascentium where she built Website Production and Optimization as a practice and five years as a Project & Partnership Manager at xSides. 

      Allyson is the proud mother of four incredible kids and credits her experiences as a mother with helping to craft her ability to lead people and grow their skills. She’s a dedicated leader, known for empowering and pushing people to become their very-best selves. Her people-centric focus has directly led to the Studio’s successful delivery model of keeping people (and end users) at the center of everything we do.

      Allyson holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Washington.
      Michele Bennett
      Executive, Data & Artificial Intelligence
      Berwyn, Pennsylvania
      Michele possesses strong and equal expertise in technology, science, marketing, and business. She
      began her career as research scientist in the early stages of genetic engineering, gene targeting and
      chromosomal chemistry. For the last 25 years, she has launched and managed numerous
      departments and organizations in various verticals especially within the advanced technology,
      academic, advertising and marketing, and healthcare space. She is a published author and frequent
      speaker in the area of patient experiences and the impact on health outcomes.

      Michele has led teams of PhD data scientists and quantitative research analysts, and engineers within
      advanced technologies including machine learning, artificial intelligence, IoT, predictive and
      prescriptive analyses, text analytics, high-level security environments, and cloud infrastructures, as
      well as teams in marketing and business analytics.

      At Avanade Michele is focused on implementing Big Data, Cloud, Data Visualization, Data Science,
      Machine Learning, AI, IoT, Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics, and Enterprise Analytics and
      Reporting solutions that deliver measurable, meaningful, and action-oriented outcomes and impact
      for its clients.

      Michele has degrees and certificates in Microbiology, Computer Engineering, Law, and Data Science.
      She has a PhD in Information Technology with specialization in Data Science and Research
      Methodologies. Michele co-founded Wool Labs, LLC. Wool Labs is the leader in Social Cognition
      Technologies.
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      What you need to know

      Do you believe women are changing the tech game? So do we.

      As the world’s leading digital innovator working in the Microsoft ecosystem, we believe in making a genuine human impact in everything we do. Here, we set out with our clients to transform their businesses, uncover ways technology can improve the way we work and live, and change the world for the better. All this through the power of our people and cutting-edge Microsoft technology.

      Our focus on innovation and excellence applies to diversity and inclusion, too. With a commitment from leadership, we have developed innovative programs and standard processes to create a welcoming environment where everyone thrives. For us, it’s not so much about making it look easy; it’s about easing the path for everyone who joins us to be the best at what they do.

      Avanade is a place where women can learn, grow and succeed through on-the-job experience, professional development and mentoring. But we know that bringing women into the field isn’t enough—they must have room to grow and advance. Here you will have boundless opportunities to pursue your personal and professional goals through interesting work with smart people who are passionate about using technology to make the world a better place.

      As long as Microsoft continues to empower people to achieve more, Avanade will empower our people to do more with technology and with their careers.

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      "Avanade is an empowering place to work. Here, I am valued..."
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