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Morrisville, NC

Agile Product Owner for cloud-based advertising campaign proposal/delivery tool. Led definition of new product which supported expansion into Europe and Canada. Assisted with MaxPoint's transition to Agile-based processes and JIRA implementation. Led Agile-based end-of-sprint demos, creation of training materials, and reviews with upper management. Worked.

Agile Product Owner for CA's Unified Communications (VoIP, video) management solution. Worked closely with key partners (e.g., Cisco, Microsoft) and internal Sales and Marketing. Fulfilled Product Owner responsibilities and assisted with ScrumMaster responsibilities.

Product manager for NetIQ VoIP management suite of products (pre-deployment testing, troubleshooting, management). Directed product release content based on customer needs, technical capabilities, and overall product strategy. Defined key messages for marketing collateral and customer communications. Developed competitive documents, technology white.

Product manager for Chariot, flagship Ganymede Software product that was eventually purchased by Ixia.

RTP, NC

Developed marketing and brand strategies for IBM ThinkPad business, driving functionality based on competitive positioning. Forecasted worldwide volumes for inclusion in financial analysis, presented to customer and industry analysts, created marketing plans, and performed executive-level usability assessments and drove ease-of-use improvement plan.

RTP, NC

Negotiated and executed contracts with content providers for an Internet-based healthcare offering.

Managed a group of 11 employees that provided technical marketing for IBM's APPC/APPN networking technologies, including technical and marketing support to customers, vendors, press, consultants, and internal organizations for IBM's APPC/APPN. Support included market assessments, competitive analyses, cross-divisional announcement and roll-out plans, a.

Led a group of six employees in a variety of marketing and promotional efforts, including print advertising campaigns, creating and legal approval of logos, and coordinated, multi-vendor promotional efforts at major industry trade shows. Created and presented class modules through IBM Education. Conducted market research and represented IBM regularly in.

Led a group of four employees to introduce two new networking products. Provided support for the customer beta program, negotiated and executed contracts with external vendors, and ensured availability through the appropriate reseller channels. Designed and presented product education to IBM sales and customers.

Mba

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Computer Science