Steering innovative software solutions at WestJet, my role as Product Owner capitalizes on a deep expertise in process improvement and program management. Our team's success in transforming flight operations is anchored in modernizing Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) applications, ensuring enhanced crew efficiency and safety.Our collaborative efforts have streamlined deployment through CI/CD pipelines and reinforced stakeholder engagement, leading to the seamless transition to Apple devices for our crew. My commitment to agile methodologies and user experience design underpins the continuous evolution of our flight and inflight operations software.
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Product LeadWestjetGibsons, Bc, Ca -
Product OwnerWestjet Jun 2023 - PresentCanadaManagement and delivery of Electronic Flight Bag software for Flight and Inflight Operations.Process improvements:-Modernized architecture and tech stack to allow for CI/CD-Backlog revamp and properly defined-Prioritization with business stakeholders-Simplification and removal of duplicate processes-Evaluation and streamlining of stakeholder engagement-Onboarding of contract staff for temporary scale up of delivery-Product Vision and Roadmap developmentProgram management responsibilities for 2 native iPad OS apps, 1 for Cabin Crew and 1 for Pilots:-Created Preflight, Cruise, Post Flight workflows-Replacement of shipset EFB to uniform EFB-Switch from Microsoft to Apple devices (including deployment methods)-Connected aircraft solution (connecting to flight deck data)-Regulatory complianceNotable features for pilots: -Digital Navlog (with reroute functionality)-Flight plan with attached charts -Filtered NOTAMs-Digital log book (flight, crew, night landing tracking) -Maintenance alerts on touchdownNotable features for Cabin Crew:-Guest seat moves-Delay reporting direct to Gate Agents when doors closed-Custom briefings by airline-Automated guest count by scanned ticket -
Scrum MasterWestjet Jun 2021 - Jul 2023CanadaManagement and delivery of Electronic Flight Bag software for Flight and Inflight Operations.Process improvements:-CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment timeframe -Backlog revamp and properly defined-Prioritization with business stakeholders-Simplification and removal of duplicate processes-Evaluation and streamlining of stakeholder engagement-Onboarding of contract staff for temporary scale up of delivery-Scrum team process development Program management responsibilities for 2 native iPad OS apps, 1 for Cabin Crew and 1 for Pilots:-Created Preflight, Cruise, Post Flight workflows-Replacement of shipset EFB to uniform EFB-Switch from Microsoft to Apple devices (including deployment methods)-Connected aircraft solution (connecting to flight deck data)-Regulatory compliance -
TreasurerCoast Car Co-Op Feb 2023 - PresentSunshine Coast, British Columbia, Canada -
Design ManagerVancity Mar 2019 - Nov 2020Vancouver, Canada AreaCreating and developing the Product Design practice in the Digital. This role was created as part of the digital transformation and switch to a product focused operating model. Initially this role was purely focused on growing the team into a department that could deliver out quality product designs for 6 product verticals in retail banking, commercial banking, and wealth management.After growing to 7 designers, we worked to establish best practices in design research, user testing, flow development, interaction design, accessibility, and product strategy. As the Design Manager I sat on the Product Strategy Group which was also comprised of the Product Management Manager, Go-to-market Manager, and representation from Engineering. In this capacity we were tasked with thinking near future strategy and planning future investment into all areas of digital experiences for the collective membership and employee stakeholders. -
Product ManagerVancity Jan 2016 - Mar 2019Over the space of 4 years I was involved in the creation of the first product team, delivering incremental value in sprint format and establishing the Product Management process at the Credit Union. My portfolio: https://www.aaronwalker.ca/portfolios/portfolioFair and Fast Digital: -This product was developed over the space of 12 months of intent rapid prototyping in a Lab setting, with continual test and iterations using over 140 participants. -Managing a $1M+ budget the first year and then pitching to have an additional $2M invested in developing out the solution to broader audiences, and increasing the product offering. -Developing a multi-year road map showing the development of unsecured small dollar loans all the way through to fully secured mortgage applications. Online Onboarding:-Developing a way to onboard, fund shares, explain collective ownership, and account selection process.-Managing two 3rd party teams critical to the development and implementation of the product.-Roadmapping the delivery of initially single signer accounts to joint accounts (including youth accounts) -Enhancing the KYC and AML functions on the digital application workflow and developing a 2 tier process for ID verificationOnline Appointment Booking:-Implementing appointment booking as a fast response to COVID-19 and the need to make business processes digital first. -Technology assessed, scoped, and delivered in 3 months-Working with multiple business stakeholders to create new business processes for the change. -Developing a phased approach to the implementation to reduce business disruption Wealth Integration: -Creating a more holistic homepage by integrating the wealth information of members into the retail online banking platform -Co-ordination of external dev team, conflicting environment staging and project priorities-Working with regulatory compliance officers to develop easy to read disclosure statements -
Consultant - Rapid PrototypingVancity Feb 2017 - Sep 2017 -
Various RolesVancity Sep 2011 - Jan 2016Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaAccount ManagerFinancial CoordinatorFinancial Services Representative
Aaron Walker Education Details
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Master Of Management, Co-Operatives And Credit Unions -
Advanced Level
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Aaron Walker attended Saint Mary's University, Edinburgh College, Wine & Spirit Education Trust.
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