Giselle Plester-Borda
Software Engineering Manager @Wells Fargo
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WORK HISTORY
Software Engineering Manager @Wells Fargo
Chandler, AZ, US
Leading the delivery and oversight of 17 applications spanning multiple platforms within the Cybersecurity and Identity & Access Management (IAM) space. These include request systems, certification tools, entitlement catalogs, analyst workflows, reporting platforms, API services, and more.Oversee six Agile development teams distributed across the U.S. and India. Champion Agile principles with a focus on continuous improvement, iterative delivery, and a fail-fast mindset to accelerate innovation and quality.Partner closely with product owners, stakeholders, operations, and senior leadership to prioritize work, navigate audits, align on strategic goals, and solve complex challenges.Play an active role in technical architecture and planning, driving strategic development efforts across multiple initiatives to optimize resource use and reduce delivery timelines.Evaluate ongoing development work, offering insights and direction to improve outcomes and drive execution toward key milestones.Collaborate with other engineering leaders to align cross-functional efforts and support large-scale engineering objectives.Leadership Highlights:Selected for Wells Fargo’s Building Opportunities for Leadership Diversity (BOLD) program, mentored directly by the CISO, and successfully completed the program.Active member of Wells Fargo Women in Technology – Phoenix Chapter, Hispanic & Latino Employee Network, and ICS Security Connections.Hosted an enterprise-wide Fireside Chat during Hispanic Heritage Month and featured on a Security Connections podcast.Also responsible for recruiting, onboarding, mentoring, and conducting performance reviews—helping team members grow while aligning individual goals to broader organizational objectives.
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Management Information Systems, General
SKILLS
ABOUT GISELLE PLESTER-BORDA
With over two decades of experience in technology and currently serving as a Software Engineering Manager at Wells Fargo, I specialize in leading the delivery of robust, scalable solutions within the Identity and Access Management (IAM) domain. My work focuses on overseeing 17 applications across diverse platforms, encompassing request systems, reporting platforms, API services, and more. I actively promote Agile principles, fostering a fail-fast mindset and continuous improvement to drive innovation and quality. Partnering with product owners, stakeholders, and senior leadership, I work to align strategic goals, manage audits, and tackle complex challenges. My expertise in Agile methodologies, product management, and Scrum allows me to successfully lead six cross-functional development teams across the U.S. and India, delivering secure and efficient systems that meet business needs while supporting operational excellence.
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