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Insight GlobalStaff Technical Program Manager (Walmart)
Jan. 2025Bentonville, Arkansas, United States• Spearheaded a 25-person Replenishment platform Modernization Program, transitioning mainframe systems to cloud solutions for enhanced flexibility. • Facilitated executive-level communications and operational transparency using Confluence and Jira across global teams. • Improved collaboration within the omni-tech supply chain ecosystem, driving efficiency in e-commerce and brick-and-mortar operations.
Insight GlobalData Product Consultant
Oct. 2024 - Feb. 2025
Fleet EnableProduct Manager - Client Onboarding
May. 2024 - Jan. 2025Arkansas, United StatesResponsible for all aspects of a product from conception to completion, including pricing, testing, and demand forecasting. They may also develop and implement production timelines across departments, and evaluate new product ideas.
MetovaAccount Executive
Sep. 2023 - Dec. 2023Bentonville, Arkansas, United StatesAt Metova, we're always curious, and we have a long history of staying on the cutting edge of emerging technologies. It's our job, and our passion to employ tech to solve problems, improve business and make a customer's life better. Our focus on innovation is the key to maintaining a leadership position in all the markets in which we operate and it is also the basis for improving the lives of thousands of people.
LippertSenior Digital Product Program Manager
Aug. 2022 - May. 2023Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States• Facilitated cross-division Agile Epic planning ceremonies, defining and prioritizing product roadmaps. • Led Monthly Program Steering Committee meetings, providing insights on risks and opportunities to executive leadership. • Managed end-to-end product delivery for mobile apps and IoT devices, enhancing user engagement and operational efficiency. • Developed real-time dashboards using Jira, Smartsheet and PowerBI, improving visibility into product and program status.
CognizantTechnical Program Manager
Dec. 2018 - Oct. 2021Fayetteville, Arkansas AreaLead a cloud modernization program with 75 members which consist of tech managers and 13 software teams guided by Agile methodology, Scrum, Kanban, and SaFE approaches as appropriate. ● Providing strategic leadership as part of a 3-year initiative that is designed to establish J.B. Hunt Trucking as the best-in-class transportation management solution. ● Growing relationships with the organization alongside the client account director to maintain and grow Cognizant impact across the Engineering division. ● Maintaining a high level of productivity during the Covid19 pandemic, moving all engineers to 100% remote work.
WalmartPrincipal Technical Program Manager
Sep. 2017 - Nov. 2018BentonvilleIn charge of handling all aspects of technical projects for their product area. Responsible for initiating programs, following their progress, and serving as support providers in case issues arise. They coordinate efforts among workers and outside vendors, as well as develop effective schedules and suggest action items that still need to be complete to successfully complete the project.
Influence new products and features alongside Product Owner/Managers. - Gather product requirements and specifications.
- Make sure project meets deadlines and is completed within budget.
- Support QE (quality engineering) team through CI/CD practices.
- Provide technical leadership, but not line management of cross functional teams.
Currant TechDigital Business Development Manager for Client
Jul. 2016 - Jun. 2017Fayetteville, Arkansas Area• Spearheaded digital business development initiatives for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 1 Enterprises. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to guide product roadmapping and feature prioritization. • Executed comprehensive project plans for mobile app development, enhancing user engagement and satisfaction. • Implemented targeted marketing strategies that successfully amplified product launches, driving significant user adoption.
Currant TechTechnology Consultant - Sales Engineer, Technical Product and Program Leader
Jan. 2016Arkansas, United States
Tonic NWA Fund LLCAngel Fund Member / Investor
Sep. 2014 - Dec. 2016Fayetteville, Arkansas AreaTonic Fund is a member managed seed capital fund based in Arkansas, investing in early stage technology and tech-enabled businesses across a variety of industries. At the Tonic Fund we invest in scalable ventures from around the world. We seek new ventures that have A) an unfair advantage/competitive moat and/or B) a world class management team. Our portfolio includes: -Slim Chickens http://slimchickens.com
-NowDiagnostics http://www.nowdx.com/
-PERCH http://www.perchinteractive.com/
-CloudTags http://www.cloudtags.com
-ABPathfinder http://www.abpathfinder.com/
-HRM http://www.hipaarisk.com/
-DataCo/Spotright http://spotright.com/
-MineWhat http://minewhat.com/
-DivvyHQ http://divvyhq.com/
-The ARK Fund 3/4 http://arkchallenge.org/
-Apptegy http://apptegy.com Most of our investments are not deals that funds of our size would normally have access to. We use our world class network, responsiveness, and opportunistic mindset to access mature early stage investment opportunities. We like to carve off small pieces of series A rounds, and invest along side top tier groups and super HNWI's. Ventures like us because we bring 30+ smart, well connected individuals to the table, for only one spot on their cap table. We also typically invest at the terms of the lead or syndicate, and never invest in deals that are not management or founder friendly. Check us out: www.tonic.vc
Field AgentProduct Director
Mar. 2014 - Oct. 2014Fayetteville, Arkansas AreaLed product strategy, delivery, coordination, and initiatives of go-to-market mobile market research tool, increasing product usage and penetrating market. Developed and managed product development lifecycle including project plans, resource plans, risk identification/mitigation, timelines; and partnering with business and technology leadership to increase productivity and revenue opportunities. Solved product challenges at core services layer of enterprise SaaS product suite; supported requirements of application layer by driving platform development to include all services, tools, properties, security, and processes that application layer needed to consume. • Led development of existing “full service” mobile market research tool into Software as a Service / “DIY model”.
• Evangelized new mobile solution to traditional users and laid foundation for future optimization of the product.
VMLY&R (MA)Product Owner, Mobile
May. 2013 - Mar. 2014Rogers, ARCollaborated across the organization to develop and manage Walmart supplier mobile application product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including converting product vision and market strategy into market requirements, product roadmap and release plans, product feature design, product development priorities, release readiness and product maintenance. Ensured mobile solution met user needs of better visibility into retailer’s stockroom to garner real-time inventory data so that out-of-stock issues could be quickly resolved or prevented altogether. • Mobile application (iOS, Android, WinPhone8) supported with a web-based management portal used by traditional suppliers and direct store distributors.
• Championed and marketed product for Walmart supplier community, describing benefit of accessing real-time data which allowed informed decisions about in-stock levels and product availability.
• Gather market requirements on the next generation of our mobile engaging with customers, prospects, and client services teams.
• Developed a product roadmap and product strategy with key stakeholders internally as well as with external Walmart suppliers who would be using the application. • Serve as the “product owner” in an agile development process, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Manage the launch of new features and platform technologies to internal teams and clients.
• Participate as “product expert” in select sales and client calls to respond to product and technical questions.
VMLY&R (MA)Technical Strategy Architect
Aug. 2012 - May. 2013Rogers, ArkansasI've joined the Rockfish team to help do Technical Strategy for the Walmart team. I will be helping choose, estimate and deliver technical solutions. I can't wait to bring my mobile experience to a project soon. I'd love to catch up soon, so send me a note!
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