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Knoxville, TN, US

Knoxville, TN, US

• Manage the display segment, including desktop, open frame, medical, and digital signage product lines
• Spearhead and manage multiple companywide projects, ensuring cross functional support through influential leadership and inclusivity
• Develop annual revenue plans for my portfolio, utilizing market data, VOC, and internal stakeholder feedback, and reported KPIs and analytics directly to the executive team
• Champion change by leading key initiatives cross functionally, resulting in improved processes, increased customer centricity, and enhanced efficiencies
• Oversee a team of 4 product managers, collaborating closely to create product roadmaps and establish yearly/quarterly goals.

San Jose, California, US

• Managed a cross-functional development team consisting of front and backend engineering, QA, design, and marketing
• Led strategic discussions with international parent company to foster a close relationship and focus on product features, data analytics, business modeling, simulations, and KPIs
• Oversaw and drove all product design, frontend and backend development, and the release process for a multi-platform mobile product supporting iOS, Android, and HTML5 apps with an integrated SDK and Backend linking all.
• Continuously analyzed product, team, and company KPIs to maximize performance and eliminate friction points
• Had responsibility for a team of 3 within the Product Management and Data & Analytics departments, including 2 direct reports

San Jose, California, US

• Led the product design, development, and release process for frontend and backend of a multi-platform mobile product (iOS, Android, HTML5) with an integrated SDK
• Served as a leader, backlog owner, and end-user expert for a cross-functional Agile team consisting of developers, QA, and UX designers
• Developed detailed use cases, functional requirements, workflows, user experience flows and designs, user stories, and acceptance criteria based on external users and internal stakeholders' needs
• Formulated the overall product strategy and roadmap, relying on customer and market insights, competitive landscape, technical capability, and internal initiatives/assets

• Spearheaded the development of an industry-leading Android App Store, featuring a mobile-first, geo-aware, and PCI-compliant payment processing platform
• Successfully implemented a developer SDK, allowing seamless integration into third-party apps and managing all associated client-server systems
• Took full ownership of the product lifecycle, including conceptual UI/UX design, creating product specifications, overseeing engineering implementation, and leading the initial product launch for the SDK, APK, and Core.
• Prioritized and created user stories as the product owner for multiple SCRUM teams
• Ensured compliance with PCI regulations through the tokenized storage of users' personally identifiable information (PII)
• Designed a flexible payment gateway, tailored to accept various payment options based on user preferences

Knoxville, TN, US

• Managed the global touch monitor product vertical, including desktop, open frame, and medical product lines, accounting for over 50% of the company's product portfolio
• Presented data-driven analysis and business cases to the executive team, contributing to strategic decision-making
• Fostered a cross-functional and agile team environment, facilitating effective communication and collaborative decision-making
• Oversaw and collaborated with a Senior Product Manager to develop product roadmaps and establish yearly/quarterly goals

Knoxville, TN, US

• Oversaw all aspects of product revenue, profitability, forecasting, inventory, and performance optimization, collaborating with procurement, operations, engineering, and marketing teams
• Analyzed product and regional data to develop comprehensive business plans and roadmaps, managing the entire product life cycle from specification and release to change management and end-of-life processes
• Led the New Product Introduction (NPI) process, developing Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) and transferring requirements to engineering, closely monitoring progress, and ensuring the timely and successful release.
• Spearheaded sales, strategy, and growth initiatives for global gaming operations, strategically covering all product lines and territories

Knoxville, TN, US

• Managed all aspects of the Open Frame product line while also overseeing all gaming related business and opportunities globally.
• Define all requirements for current and future products based on market research, competitive analysis, VOC, sales and support departments
• Develop business plans and roadmaps, manage the entire PLC from specification and release through change management and EOL with all associated actions
• Lead the NPI process, creating PRD’s and transferring the requirements to engineering, monitoring progress, and ensuring the timely and complete release of product according to agreed schedules
• Acted as key product/marketing expert for customers, partnering with sales to manage and grow those relationships
• Direct strategy and growth for companywide gaming operations covering all product lines and territories

Lakewood, NJ, US

• Achieved exceptional sales growth, tripling sales within territories and doubling revenue from new business opportunities
• Cultivated and nurtured strong strategic partnerships with over 250 customers in the gaming industry, bolstering sales and revenue growth for designated territories

Las Vegas, NV, US

• Led the end-to-end development and successful launch of the iOS mobile casino App product line, ensuring a strong mobile and social media presence for the company
• Planned and executed comprehensive product roadmaps, business plans, PRDs, market analysis, and manufacturing coordination for new products, ensuring alignment with company objectives and market demands
• Fostered effective collaboration between cross-functional teams including Engineering, UI, Project Management, QA, Marketing, and Sales, resulting in the timely delivery of exceptional products to the market

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