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Harrisonburg, Va, Us

• Oversee Product Development and User Experience for a comprehensive suite of higher education applications, including systems for student information, finance, human resource management, retention, continuing education, and advancement.• Drive strategy for research and development, as well as artificial intelligence initiatives, to enhance product capabilities and align with emerging educational needs.• Lead Campus.com, a platform dedicated to delivering career and non-traditional education information to learners of all ages, supporting lifelong learning and professional growth.

• Oversaw product vision and strategy for Paperscorer, a SaaS solution that melded digital and paper-based assessments (2019 Top 10 Smart Classroom Solution Provider). • Led all aspects of the business (P&L, technology, partnerships, sales & marketing) to drive user adoption and growth. • Secured integrations with leading learning management systems (Google Classroom, Blackboard, Canvas, College Board, Schoology, Learnosity).

London, Gb

The EdTech division of Qualitest (https://www.qualitestgroup.com/industry/education/) focuses on custom EdTech product development and QA using a dual-shore approach - onshore product management with offshore development. Responsibilities included: • Led significant year-over-year growth for Qualitest's EdTech division. • Managed custom product development, test automation, performance testing, API development, and technology integrations for a diverse portfolio of EdTech companies such as Pearson, Cengage, McGraw Hill, Powerschool, Macmillan, The College Board, Learnosity, and Solution Tree. • Built strong C-level relationships, providing strategic consulting and ensuring client satisfaction. This included technical leadership for Kickboard for Schools. leading up to and through the company's acquisition by Powerschool.• Led and collaborated with international (U.S., U.K., India, South America) development teams leveraging a wide variety of technologies (.Net, LAMP, Python, Java, NodeJS, MongoDB, MySQL, SQL Server, NLP, Machine Learning, React, Angular).

Bloomington, In, Us

• Managed the entire product lifecycle for the award-winning Global PD Suite, encompassing Mini-Courses, a comprehensive digital library, an assessment suite, and live web coaching (2016 Award of Excellence, 2016 SIIA CODiE Award Finalist, Cool Tool Award 2016 Finalist, 2015 SIIA CODiE Finalist).• Led cross-functional teams (UX, development, QA, marketing, sales, support) to deliver high-quality, user-centric experiences.• Oversaw technical infrastructure strategy, P&L, web hosting, internal networks, CRM, ERP, and procurement.

London, Gb

• Led product vision and strategy for Pearson's flagship Educator Development solutions, including the award-winning Teacher/Principal Compass Suite (SIIA CODiE Award 2013, Tech & Learning Awards 2012 & 2013). • Managed cross-functional teams (UX, development, QA, marketing, sales & support) to deliver market-leading solutions for Teacher & Principal professional development. • Developed and managed a comprehensive product roadmap, informed by customer research (focus groups, surveys, user shadowing) and market trends. • Secured funding and spearheaded the creation of Teacher Compass PD (a library of 2000+ PD videos). • Forged strategic partnerships and managed the development of Principal Compass, an extension of the Compass Suite in partnership with education leaders (ASCD & Robert Marzano).

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

• Managed stategic operations for Global Cloud (www.globalcloud.com), overseeing two business lines and leading cross-functional teams (Engineering, QA, UX, Customer Service, Interactive Media). • Led the successful growth of DonorDrive (www.donordrive.com), Global Cloud's social fundraising software, achieving over 200% revenue increase through: • Implemented agile development for improved timelines, accountability, and quality.• Established formal QA processes and teams (test plans, online ticketing, regression/load testing).• Organized a comprehensive customer support infrastructure (phone/online support, tutorials, webinars).• Contributed to the development of sales teams and processes.

San Carlos, Ca, Us

• Led the expansion of a successful courseware pilot program at Thomson Learning, rolling out to a national sales force and growing adoption, revenue and usage by 3X. • Oversaw P&L for all courseware and hybrid learning programs, ensuring financial success. • Built and managed a team of technologists, project managers, and designers. • Defined and executed comprehensive strategies across technology, sales, marketing, production, distribution, and support for courseware products. • Collaborated with publishing partners to develop and execute editorial strategies for courseware and hybrid programs.• Partnered with Aplia to integrate Atomic Dog technology into Aplia Text, a new textbook/homework product. • Created an innovative process for developing and automating homework assignments using common textbook semantics, enhancing efficiency and scalability.

• Led the integration of Atomic Dog Publishing assets post-Thomson acquisition.• Developed and secured funding for a novel business plan to support institutional sales of online courseware at Thomson Higher Education.• Conducted comprehensive market research (surveys, focus groups, technology reviews, customer interviews) to inform the custom courseware strategy.• Oversaw all aspects (technology, marketing, project management, QA, customer service, P&L) of the pilot courseware program.

• Partnered directly with the Chairman and CEO to translate corporate vision into actionable technology strategies. • Provided strategic direction and project management to cross-functional teams (Customer Service, QA, Engineering, UX, IT). • Ensured seamless operation by managing the IT infrastructure connecting all Atomic Dog locations (central office, production, sales reps). • Managed program management for e-commerce, learning management, fulfillment, customer service, and sales management systems. • Collaborated with editors and publishers to ensure technology offerings aligned with major product releases.• Navigated the successful acquisition of Atomic Dog Publishing by Thomson Learning.

• As a founding member, contributed to fundraising, strategic acquisitions, and shaping the overall business plan. • Designed and oversaw the development of one of the first XML-driven multimedia textbook platforms (incorporating text, audio, video, animation & assessment). This technology was later used by Thomson Learning and Cengage in multiple product lines. • Collaborating with Interactive Media specialists to build reusable interactive learning objects across disciplines. • Led the design, development, and release of 4 versions of MyBackpack™, Atomic Dog's award-winning learning management system (Eduventures' 100 Most Influential Education Companies). • Pioneered one of the first direct-to-student sales channels in college publishing through the design and launch of Atomic Dog's e-commerce platform. • Oversaw the development and release of three versions of a proprietary CRM system. • Managed a global network of technology vendors and contractors (offshore development, managed hosting) for efficient operations. • Oversaw the production of over 60 online textbooks, impacting students across a wide range of disciplines.