As a seasoned IT Product Owner with over ten years of experience, my expertise lies in leading complex projects from inception to completion, driving transformation, and delivering tangible results. My background in software engineering provides a solid technical understanding that enables me to tackle challenges with a solution-oriented mindset.I excel in environments that require strategic planning and agile execution. I focus on delivering projects that align with business goals while managing resources efficiently. I have a proven track record of increasing operational efficiency by 30% and consistently delivering projects under budget.For me, leadership is about inspiring teams to achieve excellence. I foster a culture of collaboration and accountability, ensuring that every team member is empowered to contribute their best. I am also committed to professional development for myself and my team, staying abreast of industry best practices through certifications and training.I actively engage with the project management community, sharing insights and learning from peers. My goal is to lead successful projects and contribute to the evolution of project management methodologies.My expertise encompasses process improvement, backlog grooming, social networking, and utilizing project management software to drive organizational gains. The skills acquired from previous roles as an aqua instructor have been instrumental in developing strong communication and class management, which fosters a collaborative and productive team environment in the project management sphere.
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Farm Manager/InvestorHelping Hands May 2023 - Oct 2024Roachdale, Indiana, United StatesOur mission at Helping Hands is to increase access to organic food for the vulnerable and provide education while building relationships and community.• Manage livestock by maintaining a healthy environment• Make sure the farm complies with all local and government rules and regulations• Preparing planting and harvesting plans; Regularly inspect all farming equipment• Instructing staff on how to perform their work duties and how to adhere to health and safety regulations• Recruiting and training new staff members• Analyzing the existing farming operations, such as livestock, crops and documentation, and planning improvements; Keep track of all financial records• Scheduling repair and maintenance work on various farming tools and machinery• Managing the marketing and sales operations of all products produced on the farm• Working with the farm's upper management to prepare budgets and fiscal reports• Staying updated on the latest farming and agricultural science practices and industry breakthroughs
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Project Portfolio ManagerResultant May 2021 - Sep 2024Indianapolis, Indiana, United StatesResultant is a modern consulting firm focused on technology, data analytics, and digital transformation, with a passion for problem-solving.• Implemented Agile methodology using Jira, resulting in a 25% increase in team productivity and on-time delivery of projects• Facilitated weekly status meetings with executive stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project goals and addressing concerns proactively• Managed a Kanban board to visualize workflow and identify bottlenecks, improving cycle time by 20%• Successfully managed the development and implementation of a new IT project, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity• Led a team of 10 IT professionals in the design and deployment of a complex software system• Developed and maintained IT project plans, budgets, and timelines to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget• Monitored project progress and proactively identified and resolved any issues that arose during the project lifecycle.• Improved project delivery timelines by 30% in two quarters by implementing portfolio management best practices, resulting in increased efficiency and cost savings.• Managed the alignment of five public sector program goals for individual projects, resulting in enhanced project delivery and client satisfaction• Managed sprint planning and risk mitigation efforts, resulting in 15% improvement in project delivery timelines and overall team productivity -
It Business Integrator - Global ServicesElanco Oct 2019 - May 2021Greenfield, Indiana, United StatesElanco is a global animal health company that develops products and knowledge services to prevent and treat disease in food animals and pets in more than 90 countries. • Oversaw two concept-to-launch Global Citi credit card implementations, enabling real-time monitoring of over $80M spend and improving financial visibility for internal employees.• Leverage expertise in all types of documents, diagrams, business cases, manual testing, requirements, and scripts in fulfilling key tasks and responsibilities• Resolving SAP Concur operational issues related to interfaces, change management, security and access management• Ensures that changes to SAP Concur are delivered in line with the business standards in terms of development and testing• Monitor progress of projects and provide regular updates to upper management• Coordinated with team members, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure the successful completion of SAP Concur projects -
Assoc. Manager It - Release Management CoeThe Kraft Heinz Company Sep 2018 - Aug 2019Chicago, IllinoisKraft Heinz Company provides high quality, great taste, and nutrition for all eating occasions, whether at home, in restaurants, or on the go. • Streamlined SAP analytics retrieval and presentation, reducing report generation time by 30 hours and providing more accurate data for decision-making• Improved release efficiency by 44%, leading to increased customer satisfaction and smoother coordination among multiple teams.• Enhanced organizational visibility by 40% through Tableau dashboard development, enabling better tracking of release management metrics and improved strategic planning -
(Server Release Management) Software Engineering Program ManagerHewlett Packard Enterprise Apr 2016 - Aug 2018Houston, Texas AreaHewlett Packard Enterprise is a leading global technology company that develops servers, storage, networking, consulting and support, and financial services. Provided leadership to an interdisciplinary team as the subject matter expert on hosting issues, staff and customer logins, and upgrades to servers.• Utilized technical expertise to lead root cause analysis, resulting in 15% decrease in recurring complex issues, enhancing overall product quality and customer satisfaction• Achieved a 30% increase in overall team efficiency by realigning sales and engineering goals with customer needs, resulting in improved product quality and customer loyalty• Develop project plans, budgets, and schedules while ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.• Evaluate software project requirements and create detailed plans to ensure successful delivery of projects.• Conduct regular meetings with stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met and project status is communicated.• Manage risks, changes and issues throughout the project lifecycle to ensure timely completion of projects.• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.• Lead quality acceptance testing and manage deployments.• Monitor project performance and provide feedback to stakeholders.• Facilitate communication between stakeholders and ensure that all project requirements are met.Improved customer-facing metadata accuracy by 79%.• Reduced time required to prepare SPP content and component notes reports by 96%.• Directed 20-person innovation project and increased participation by 66%.• Improved the deprecated build environment reporting process that reduced reporting time by 74% and improved overall data accuracy. • Successfully earned the Morpheus Build and Release Certification• Played a key role in debugging metadata release issues that reduced roadblocks by 33% -
Project ManagerAcelity Aug 2014 - Mar 2016San Antonio, Texas AreaKCI/Acelity is a leading global medical technology company that develops and manufactures wound care devices and dressings.• Successfully managed BPO outsourcing activities, resulting in $1 million in annual savings and improved overall operational efficiency.• Drove successful completion of a $25K cost avoidance project with efficient coordination, leading to improved profitability and cost savings• Managed delivery of complex projects involving work with other divisions in the US and abroad; ensured problem and roadblock resolution• Liaised between project sponsors, stakeholders, developers, and analysts; established professional solid relations with external IT vendors via internally integrated applications• Developed and implemented project roadmaps and milestones, led vital stakeholder engagement and accountability, and communicated project status with relevant stakeholders• Managed vendor relations, contract negotiations, project budget, and deadlines and focused on maximum cost savings in tracking project expenditures and costs of materials, labor, and services -
Project Management InternAcelity May 2014 - Aug 2014San Antonio, Texas AreaKCI/Acelity is a leading global medical technology company that develops and manufactures wound care devices and dressings.• Full accountability for project management processes entailing identification, prioritization, and selection of projects, along with new initiative reviews, project status monitoring, compliance reporting, and project closure checkpoints• Control and allocation of the global Acelity service center rebranding and implementation budgets that led to the successful completion of a more than $100K project• Vital role in boosting public awareness of the Abenity Employee Discount Program by 81%• Active involvement in the cash round project that guaranteed 65% on-time payment of medical claims by the call center -
Social Media InternVisionworks Of America Nov 2013 - Apr 2014San Antonio, Texas AreaVisionworks is a leading global medical company that provides quality eye care services. • Boosted social conversions by 150%, CTR by 49%, and social web referrals by 41%, leading to a 20% increase in brand awareness and stronger web presence.• Achieved a 35% increase in conversion rates by effectively managing social media content, resulting in enhanced brand perception and customer engagement• Assist in creating and curating content, including posts, images, videos, and graphics for various social media platforms.• Monitor social media channels for mentions, comments, and messages, and quickly respond to inquiries or escalate issues as needed.• Research industry trends, competitor activities, and audience preferences to contribute to the development of effective social media strategies• Schedule and publish social media posts using social media management tools to ensure consistent and timely content delivery• Engage with the online community by liking, commenting, and sharing relevant content to promote audience interaction and increase brand visibility.
Kai Agyeman Aipo, A-Cspo®, Csm®, Mba Education Details
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Kai Agyeman Aipo, A-Cspo®, Csm®, Mba attended Western Governors University, Western Governors University, The University Of Texas At San Antonio.
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