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Cary, NC, US

Cary, NC, US

Cary, NC, US

Responsible for the technology stack that powers Epic’s online learning experience--owning both the day-to-day administration and long-term strategy & vision for the platform. Continually working to partner closely with internal teams, customers and vendors to manage the design, deployment, configuration, integration, testing, and maintenance of the.

Nashua, New Hampshire, US

• Thought leader responsible for defining, managing and delivering innovative enhancements for Skillsoft’s Learning Experience Platform, Percipio.
• Responsible for defining and implementing the product roadmap via lean product management principles for learning content integrations from other organizations and providers.
• Lead and participate in generation of competitive analysis and market position evaluation presentations.
• Assist in the management of critical customer accounts, including sales education and support as well on-site visitation and prioritizing/driving key enhancements to commercialization.
• Lead workshops internally for Skillsoft focusing on Lean Product Management techniques to the Product team and Skillsoft at large.
• Oversee 2 full-stack teams of developers and QA engineers implementing Skillsoft’s content integration roadmap.

Rochester, NY, US

• Thought leader responsible for defining, managing and delivering successful software innovation programs across multiple verticals.
• Led three teams in delivering a multi-million-dollar redesign for a top tier HCM platform focused on completely transforming the user experience in an abbreviated timeline.
• Responsible for leading Product Innovation Workshops for potential and current clients to guide the customer through the initial phases of their innovation program.

Nashua, New Hampshire, US

• Responsible for driving direction and execution of Skillsoft’s technology products supporting over 6000 customers and 100 million end users.
• Developed and led strategic initiatives focusing on user experience, mobile technology, social, video and search technologies, XAPI implementation and next generation platform requirements.
• Drove roadmap definition via vision/scope and business requirements for LMS platform enhancements based on customer feedback (surveys, focus groups and 1:1 conversations), industry and competitor trends and technology.
• Led platform integration programs for multiple M&As, focusing on identification of key feature differentiators and platform enhancement requirements needed to support retirement of acquired platforms.
• Team Leader for a group of five Product Managers responsible for both existing and new products focused on meeting the needs of both direct and channel sales as well as corporate strategic initiatives
• Assisted in the management of critical customer accounts including on-site visitation and prioritization of key enhancements.

Chicago, Illinois, US

• Responsible for managing the highest profile programs within Harris Interactive, focusing on increased web presence, technology innovation and ultimately the commercialization of new market research products focusing.
• Led the initiative focusing on increasing Harris’ web presence and the overall user experience within the corporate website, leading to the complete redesign and rebranding of the Harris Interactive corporate website.
• Developed and managed fiscal year technology capital budgets for multiple projects, as well as resource capacity planning.
• Assisted in the development of key marketing materials, including sales sheets and web graphics for new product launches and marketing campaigns.

US

• Responsible for remanufactured ink jet cartridge product line encompassing over 150 base products for Nukote, OEM and other private brands.
• Front line interface for large retail customers, such as Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club and Target, performing line reviews and recommendations on new products and marketing/promotion programs.
• Led initiatives to diversify market segments into new retail and dealer channels.
• Key contributor in driving company sustainability initiatives.
• Successfully managed large-scale projects relating to new product development, quality initiatives and operations, including the launch of a new multi-million dollar ink jet manufacturing facility.

Wilmington, DE, US

• Member of Business Product Leadership team for both decorative safety glass venture (DuPont SentryGlas Expressions) and digital textile programs (DuPont Artistri). Led decorative glass operations from pilot production.
• Successfully led commercialization efforts of five new ink products, three new software products and various new printer accessories.
• Six Sigma project leader responsible for projects focusing on inbound materials quality & production efficiency; resulting in a 10% reduction in waste and a savings of $500,000.
• Developed, programmed and implemented MRP system to manage inventories and operations for both decorative safety glass and printed textile manufacturing operations.
• Managed team of 15 engineers and technicians as well as three-shift pilot manufacturing operation.
• Received outstanding or excellent performance evaluations each year.

Norwalk, Connecticut, US

Mba, Technology Management & Product Commercialization

Bs, Imaging Science