Melissa Smith

One of my most exciting projects involved supporting cotton farmers. To bridge the gap between understanding the markers the farmers were monitoring and our technical team, I spent a day on the farm. While our solution—which combined cutting-edge technology such as drone and satellite imagery, analytics of plant growth and augmented reality—was extremely user-friendly, the science and technology is complex and innovative. To deliver what the client wanted, I needed to speak the same language.

At Accenture Digital, I work with some of the best and brightest people while getting firsthand experience with exciting technology. It’s a great combination. The team is supportive, and they always have my back. From my very first project as an analyst five years ago until now, whenever I’ve encountered a challenge, people are willing to lend a helping hand.

I enjoy volunteering and helping individuals develop a successful career, here at Accenture or wherever their lives take them. On the weekends, my husband and I volunteer at a local animal shelter. I also enjoy spending time with family and traveling as often as I can. Once, I even played kayak polo in a Danish fjord!