Nancy Wallace

Projects Director (Hewlett-Packard)
Member of the Advisory Board

Biography

As the Projects Director for Hewlett-Packard’s Americas Consulting & Integration Service business, Nancy Wallace oversees the health and well-being of a large portfolio of consulting projects being performed for HP’s clients. In addition, Ms. Wallace provides leadership and coaching for the 300+ Project Managers within the Americas C&I community.

Ms. Wallace received her Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from OU. She began her career as an industrial engineer with Digital Equipment Corporation in Phoenix, AZ. Her work there encompassed the design and implementation of warehousing systems, product assembly lines, time standards and statistical process control. Ms. Wallace continued her rise through engineering management culminating in being named Manager of Manufacturing Engineering at the Phoenix site, which encompassed industrial engineering, process engineering, quality engineering, supplier engineering, tooling and machine maintenance. Ms. Wallace made a significant career move from engineering into project management by accepting a position within Digital’s Systems Integration organization. During this time, Ms. Wallace was responsible for the delivery of consulting services and projects for major clients in the aerospace, electronics and defense industries. Ms. Wallace completed her Master’s in Project Management through Keller Graduate School of Business. She is active in the Project Management Institute (PMP certified), the American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES), Institute of Industrial Engineers, and the American Society for Quality.

“Industrial Engineering has provided me with a solid foundation of engineering and problem solving skills that I have applied to many different customer situations, project environments, and even personal interests. I still rely on my core IE skills in my role within HP today combined with enhanced communication, financial, and managerial development and training. I highly recommend students to take a look at the IE program if they’re looking for a degree that affords them opportunities for advancement and multiple career paths.”