Craig Copland - Digital Product Management, EPAM

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Koru Digital TransformationAdvisor: Koru Digital Transformation

May. 2023Greater Boston · RemoteKoru : Beginning, Growth and Regeneration Digital Product Transformation is an evolution of a real-world problem or entity through digital solutions and business outcomes. Providing the ability to deconstruct the issue at hand, converting that into an actionable plan and delivery strategy. Leverage homogeneous technologies and business processes to begin change, grow services or regenerate revenue. AI-DJ : Dynamic Entertainment capability based on client inputs associated to omni channel and IoT devices for clubs, gyms or information purposes. (Technology: Jukebox AI, Scintilla Technologies) Yacht Drop : Service delivery drone for last meter marine applications. Parts needed by mechanic, food or beverage drop off, ship to shore services. (Technology: Skyhook, Flybase, Fieldforce)

Top-Quartile Performance Institute (TQPI)Industry Advisor - IoT (E2E Solutions and Deployment), IIoT (Supply Chain, Energy, BMS, Mining)

Mar. 2018Greater Boston AreaTQPI is a global community of transformational experts partnering to help people, organizations and one another reach best-in-class. Clients range from the Americas to Australasia.

Principal Director | Digital Product Management | Strategy | Business/Technology | IoE | AI/ML

Jan. 2018United States · HybridI drive outstanding business outcomes by leveraging my expertise in identifying business capabilities and implementing innovative technical solutions. Here are some key highlights of my contributions: 🌐 Project Oversight: Managed projects ranging from $150K to +$5M, focusing on developing ecosystems and marketplaces in the Energy, IoT, and Insurance sectors. Collaborated with notable partners such as OSDU, Schneider, ChargePoint, SonePar, Liberty Mutual, SwissRE, and Siemens. 🛠️ Product Design and Delivery: Built the DIGEST (ERM/CRM) Platform, enabling effective product design and delivery. Implemented the Business Capabilities methodology and taught at EPAM University for all business units. 🔄 Optimizing Digital Transformations: Reduced delivery time and cost by 10 to 15% through the optimization of complex digital transformations. Mapped business/technology transformations into delivery planning, project management, and product delivery. 🍽️ Food and Beverage Vertical: Conceptualized and managed the Food and Beverage (F&B) vertical within Enterprise Strategic Labs, with the potential to generate over $150M in revenue. 🌐 Comprehensive Strategy: Envisioned a comprehensive business value and data chain strategy, incorporating IoE, supply chain, logistics, CRM, and ERP systems. 🤝 Client Engagements and Collaboration: Secured and maintained multiple ongoing client engagements. Led teams to success in COVID hackathons and fostered collaboration between Digital Garage, Business Consulting, Data Services, and EPAM Pre-Sales teams.

EPAM ContinuumPrincipal Director | Digital Product Management | Strategy | Architecture | Marketplaces

Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2023Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesPrincipal in Product for EPAM’s Enterprise Strategic Labs (Specialist Group). Primary focus on Business & Technology Outcomes for organizations undergoing transformation of ecosystems and marketplaces. Lead and develop strategy for successful design and delivery of products and services incorporating complex solutions leveraging AI, IoT, API’s, CRM, Cloud and Data Analytics. Central in design/delivery of ESL methodology in alignment and de risking of Business/Technology Capabilities. Formed new Food & Beverage vertical focused on 360 value chains from primary products through to sustainable product disposal.

EPAM ContinuumDirector Digital Product - Systems Transformation, API, AI & IoT

Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2023Greater Boston AreaStrategy, Design and Delivery of Marketplaces for clients in the following sectors: Industrial 4.0, Automotive, Insurance, Energy. Led Business Capability methodology as an EPAM University course. Formulated Ecosystem "Starmap" for business/technology transformation. Focused strategy of de-risking through Business Outcomes leveraging Problem/Solution mapping.

Swiss ReSenior Vice President - Digital Catalyst Lead (IoT and Smart Analytics)

Sep. 2015 - Jan. 20181 Broadway, Cambridge, MAAs a leader, I've been instrumental in steering digital transformation and fostering innovation across the product portfolio. Here are some key achievements: 🌐 Market Expansion and Revenue Acceleration: Established and drove digital transformation across the product portfolio to expand into new markets, grow the client base, and accelerate revenues. 🤖 Ecosystem Creation and IoT Focus: Created an ecosystem meeting internal C-level business needs by leveraging external solutions, with a strong focus on IoT, data analytics, and digital transformation to strengthen the competitive position. 💡 Vertical Empowerment and Impactful Strategies: Delivered strategy and empowered group verticals in areas such as autonomous driving, smart buildings, digital health, wearables, and logistics, with identified impacts ranging from $100 to $250M over two years. 💼 Strategic Proposals and Revenue Potential: Secured buy-in from board stakeholders by presenting six proposals leading to the approval of three programs and four projects, with the potential for revenues of up to $100M. ☁️ Technology Integration for Portfolio Improvement: Seamlessly incorporated cloud, machine learning (ML), IoT, CRM, ERP, and API technology strategies into business strategies and product development. 📈 Performance Enhancement and Risk Analysis: Achieved a 10% improvement in portfolio performance by overseeing a portfolio of small to mid-sized businesses through automated risk analysis. 🌍 End-to-End Solutions and Innovative Products: Engaged in industrial internet, digital health, automotive, and energy and supply chain projects, providing end-to-end solutions from hardware development to customers for strategic engagements. Facilitated the creation of innovative products centered on the automotive fleet, millennial insurance, digital health, supply chain, and earthquake parametric insurance.

Swiss ReVice President: IoT and Smart Analytics

Sep. 2015 - Mar. 2016Armonk, New YorkHead IoT and Analytics digitization strategy for Global Underwriting. Provide design and expertise leadership to Swiss Re businesses in R&D, prototyping and innovation growth areas in utilizing IoT data horizontally across multiple verticals. Developed Digital Transformation strategy for SwissRE with BCG over 2 month period. Designed IoT data exchange platform for automated Insurance evaluation and portfolio steering of client assets. Supported industry engagements and presentations on the impacts of IoT and Smart Analytics to SwissRE's lines of business and clients. Mapping of value chain and data chain to IoT areas of impact; leading to study around IIoT and Building Management Systems as key target areas. Development of ecosystem partners, disruptive technologies and physical innovations influencing next generation insurance solutions. Swiss Re has the vision to make the world more resilient, this includes both macro and micro solutions for: Life and Health, Property and Casualty, National Catastrophes, Risk and Liabilities. All of which IoT will play a major role in this next generation of digital insurance.

Agero, Inc.Senior Director Client services & Innovation (Telematics) for AGERO (CCAS/ATX Group)

Feb. 2007 - Dec. 2015Boston and DallasIn my role, I've demonstrated expertise in financial management and played a pivotal role in driving business growth. Here are key accomplishments: 📊 Budget Administration: Administered annual organizational profit and loss (P&L) budgets, managing budgets as large as $12M with a focus on financial responsibility and accountability. 🚗 Business Unit Transformation: Transformed the connected vehicle division into a thriving $530M business unit through effective leadership, strategic oversight, and architectural development. 🚀 Innovation Leadership: Led an innovation team that delivered proofs-of-concept (POCs) in product design and sales support. Showcased the capabilities and value of cutting-edge technologies, including IoT, M2M, Big Data, Security, APIs, Mobility, Automation, Cloud (Azure, AWS), SaaS, and PaaS.

Agero, Inc.Director of Telematics & Innovation for AGERO (CCAS/ATX Group) at Cross Country

Feb. 2007 - Feb. 2009Greater Boston AreaA position that was strategic, dynamic, innovative, solutions orientated to deliver Telematics and In-Car communication services to a Global market. Responsible for determining business needs, providing functional definition, supporting client needs, and managing a program life-cycle in order to support business initiatives. Constantly challenged with defining, designing, developing, validating and delivering first instances of new technology-enabled within the Telematics, PND and Mobile Handset domain, utilizing emerging technologies to drive early adopter customer use. A core focus based on GPS, LBS and Telecommunications convergence both internal and external to the vehicle. Lead and Direct development teams (SMEs) in the areas of embedded engineering, communications and networking, solution architecture, software development, mobile applications and customer portals. Support the business through technology driven direction and service validation.

Other: SavaJe Technologies, LogicaCMG, Commonwealth ResourcesCustomer Project/Product Manager - Professional Services

Jan. 2006 - Jan. 2007Global•Drive engineering, QA, sales, marketing and services teams to achieve project success. •Effective resource planning, project plan iteration, implementation, QA testing, documentation, delivery and support; reducing project life cycle by 25%. •Cross-functionally coordinated end to end project/product design, development, and go-to-market pipeline. •Served as authoritative central hub of communication, ensuring all project/product stakeholders remain aligned, informed and empowered. •Instrumental in team development and growth as a positive role model and contributor. •Contributed vision and leadership as a product champion; spearheaded projects with the executive management to strategize product roadmap of the SavaJe Java2ME mobile platform. • LogicaCMG: Orchestrate the engagement, implementation and support of multiple complex accounts through outstanding leadership, communication, project management, facilitation, mentoring and technical knowledge. Highlight was integration of American Idol solution at Cingular. Managed and organized large exploration, mining and extraction projects. 8-100+ staff • Coordinated evaluations, feasibility studies, data logging (GIS/GPS), and technical equipment acquirement. • Served as liaison to meet local and government agencies, providing presentations and data. • Responsible for the basic network and database administration of the New Zealand head office.

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