Melissa Franco
Senior IT Manager – Investment & Capital Markets @ ScienceSoft
- Role
- Senior IT Manager Investment & Capital Markets Sciencesoft at ScienceSoft
- Location
- Overland Park, KS, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Melissa Franco
I work as a Senior IT Manager in investment and capital markets, helping investment firms and asset managers turn complex ideas into practical technology solutions. I enjoy the part of the job where business goals meet real systems, asking the right questions, shaping solutions, and making sure what gets built actually works in the real world.My work usually involves discovery, solution design, and close collaboration with both clients and delivery teams. I like being the person who keeps things clear, aligned, and moving forward, especially when projects involve many stakeholders, data-heavy platforms, and tight timelines.When I’m not working, I’m happiest outdoors. Hiking is my reset button. Some of my favorite trails so far include sections of the Pacific Crest Trail, Angels Landing in Zion, and Half Dome in Yosemite - each challenging in its own way and always worth the effort. I also spend time supporting local animal shelters, helping where I can and advocating for adoption.I value consistency, curiosity, and balance - whether that’s in technology projects, on the trail, or in everyday life.
Experience
Senior IT Manager Investment & Capital Markets Sciencesoft
Jul 2023 — Present
Work with investment firms, asset managers, and capital markets teams to define business and technical requirements for custom software solutions- Lead discovery and solution design for portfolio management systems, risk and reporting platforms, and internal data tools- Act as the main point of contact between client stakeholders and delivery teams, aligning business goals with technical implementation- Advise clients on system modernization, data architecture, and integrations with third-party platforms and market data providers- Collaborate with distributed teams of 10–30 engineers, architects, and QA specialists across multiple time zones- Review solution architecture, documentation, and delivery plans to ensure scalability, security, and maintainability- Support presales activities by contributing to proposals, effort estimates, and technical presentations for investment and capital markets clients.
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Communications and Media Studies
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