Cynthia Schminke
Cynthia M. Schminke is an accomplished Project Manager with a strong background in staffing and consulting, currently leading project initiatives at Insight Global in Waxahachie, TX. She has previously served as a Project and Implementation Manager at eTeam, where her strategic leadership, clear communication, and disciplined approach consistently drove successful outcomes across complex initiatives.
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Cynthia’s career is distinguished by her dedication to excellence and inclusion. She was honored with an award for Outstanding Contribution to Diversity and recognized for her support of executive leadership, notably as Supporting VP of Management for Network operations. Grounded in hard work and discipline, Cynthia begins each day with focus and intention. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, cooking, training, reading, and spending quality time with her family—activities that reflect the same commitment to growth and balance that she brings to her professional life.
• Introduction to 5G
• Agile: Basic Technical Domain Knowledge
• Agile: Technical Project/ Program Management
• IP Networking Intermediate
• Technology Design Engineer
• Abilene Christian University- Master's
• Texas Christian University- B.S.
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to being disciplined, working hard, and starting each day early with focus and intention.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is to “make the most of your opportunity,” which reminds me to stay present, be proactive, and bring my best to every role and challenge.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this industry is to work hard, stay curious, believe in your abilities, and never be afraid to speak up or take a seat at the table.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
One of the values I hold most important in both my work and personal life is integrity—showing up authentically and treating others with respect. I’m also deeply committed to growth, inclusion, and collaboration, which is reflected in my passion for continuous learning, mentoring, and the recognition I’ve received for contributing to diversity and supporting leadership. Outside of work, I find balance and inspiration in nature, gardening, training, cooking, reading, and most of all, spending meaningful time with my family.