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Atlanta, Georgia, Us

RESPONSIBILITIES:Oversee our ideation process, idea backlog, business cases, product strategies, product development, launch, and early growth of new solutions and critical digital transformation programs. Mentor and help to proliferate a hybrid, rapid iteration program using Design Thinking and Lean Start Up methodologies. FOCUS:Lead the innovation team, focused on idea generation and pipeline management, design and solutions development for new product innovation (horizon 2/3) and digital transformation initiatives. Innovation catalyst and thought leader driving cultural change from "this is how we've always done it" to "innovation from everyone." Applied innovation space includes SaaS/PaaS, digital payments, Connected Car/EV, eCommerce, and mobile, leveraging areas such as machine learning, AI, predictive/prescriptive analytics and modern UX/CX practices.LEADERSHIP:Member of the Assurant Technology Governance Board and Growth Forum Panel – play a key role, company-wide in bringing down the barriers that can limit growth and innovation. SPEAKER:Act as Company spokesperson at industry conferences and innovation forums.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

RESPONSIBILITIES:Utilize and improve upon a hybrid, rapid iteration program using Design Thinking and Lean Start Up methodologies - realized ideation to designed solution to prototype in days, and Pilots/POCs (MVP) in as little as a few weeks. Create and refine business cases and financial estimates on new initiatives. Partner with Legal to select and negotiate legal agreements with vendors, locking in value and managing risk. Lead or partner with Market Research to obtain industry intelligence in order to evaluate/validate trends. Act as product owner during solution incubation, managing the prioritization of feature enhancements and defect backlogs. Create go-to-market and strategic planning to move products from the early adopter stage to scale-in-market stage. Lead transition plans for solutions moving from incubation to permanent product owner.FOCUS:Lead the idea generation and pipeline management, design and solutions development for new product innovation (horizon 2/3) and digital transformation initiatives. Innovation catalyst and thought leader driving cultural change from "this is how we've always done it" to "innovation from everyone." Applied innovation space includes SaaS/PaaS, digital payments, Connected Car/EV, eCommerce, and mobile, leveraging areas such as machine learning, AI, predictive/prescriptive analytics and modern UX/CX practices.LEADERSHIP:Member of the Assurant Technology Governance Board and Growth Forum Panel – play a key role, company-wide in bringing down the barriers that can limit growth and innovation. SPEAKER:Act as Company spokesperson at industry conferences and innovation forums.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

RESPONSIBILITIES:Led product development and product management including design, product validation, marketing launch, growth, feature backlogs and ongoing KPIs.FOCUS:Managed a 10+ product portfolio. Close partnership with the Risk, Actuarial and Account Executives to design products and correctly price them in the marketplace. Optimize the product development and product management workflows through digital tools, achieving a 50% reduction in delivery time. LEADERSHIP:Member of the Assurant Technology Governance Board and Growth Forum Panel – play a key role, company-wide in bringing down the barriers that can limit growth and innovation.

Boston, Ma, Us

FOCUS:Senior level role in Digital Solutions ($500 M), focused on SaaS, strategy, pricing, and ventures investments. Advisor to product managers, guiding product design, customer validation, positioning, and ROI analysis.

FOCUS:Co-owner and product leader of a SaaS-based, digital marketing automation start up. Responsible for product design, development/management, marketing, and strategy. Held P&L responsibility and oversaw the annual budgeting/forecasting process. Managed Engineering, UX, CX, Research, and Product teams.

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FOCUS:Provided product and strategy advisory to firm partners on prospective investments and portfolio investment start-ups.RESPONSIBILITIES:Provided consulting services with wide ranging accountability for product and business strategy development.

Wichita, Kansas, Us

FOCUS:Strategy and ideation and equity/cap ex investments for a $100B global conglomerate focused on mobile device software/hardware and consumer products (CPGs.) RESPONSIBILITIES:Led product development, strategy, M&A and market analysis initiatives. Partnered with product leaders and division CEOs in developing/executing product and overall business growth strategies.

Wichita, Kansas, Us

FOCUS:Led product development and strategy engagements for a $100 B global conglomerate – mobile software/hardware, consumer products (CPGs) and energy. Partnered with product leaders and division CEOs.

Master'S Degree, Economics

Bba, Economics & Finance (Minor)