Brandy guidry
Brandy Guidry is a dedicated professional with over 15 years of combined experience in Operations, Engineering, Technical Marketing, Innovation, and Product Management. Currently she is an independent consultant for businesses and investment firms and advises non-profits on growth opportunities. She also co-owns 4 Generations, a small business focusing on handmade bath and skin care products.
Prior to consulting, Brandy spent 8 years with GE in the Digital, Oil & Gas, and Energy industries. Her roles included Product Manager, Growth Board Liaison, Engineering Productivity Leader, and Fuel Applications Engineer. She started her career with the Department of Defense (DoD). While with the DoD, she was a Team Lead for the Detection of WMD and Fuels Security Officer for Africa and the Middle East.
She resides in Missouri City, Tx and is a volunteer/philanthropist for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) programs, enjoys creating arts and crafts, traveling, and time with her family. She has led multiple professional development and STEM committees, is a member of local and national organizations, and serves on local non-profit advisory boards.
CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Managing Projects in Organizations
Product Management Academy
Agile Project Management (in process)
Green Belt, GE Six Sigma Cert
Combustion Training
Gas Turbine Training
Radiography Training
Oil & Gas Facilities Training
Alternative Fuels Training
Big Data and Digitization Training
Lean Startup/FastWorks Training
SKILLS SUMMARY
Process Improvements
Managing Projects in Organizations
Productivity/Cost Out
Product Management Academy
Project/Product Management
Agile Project Management (in process)
Strategic Planning/Marketing/Innovation
Green Belt, GE Six Sigma Cert
Budget Management
Combustion Training
Resource Allocation
Gas Turbine Training
R&D/NTI/NPI
Radiography Training
Quality Workouts
Oil & Gas Facilities Training
Alternative Fuels Training
Big Data and Digitization Training
Lean Startup/FastWorks Training
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Founder of STEMulating the Future
Board Member for Golden Age Hobby House
Board Member for Tied to Solutions
Texas Alliance of Minorities in Engineering (TAME)
International Association of Women (IAW)
Texas Executive Women
Texas Diversity Council
Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce
Co-led GE Women & Technology Houston, 2010-2016
Program Lead for 1st GE Girls STEM Camp
Partner for HISD’s first All Girls STEM School
Partnerships with Texas schools for STEM Outreach
Originator of STEM/Hidden Figures Event w/FBISD & TAME