Matthew Ashton Email & Phone Number

Florida, United States

Jersey City, Nj, Us

Product Backlog Management- Create, maintain, and refine the product backlog- Prioritize features and manage the backlog based on business value and technical constraints- Break down business epics into user stories with clear acceptance criteriaTechnical Leadership- Translate business requirements into technical specifications- Collaborate with Solution Architects to ensure Product aligns with architecture vision- Guide architectural changes across multiple teams consistently- Assist in making critical technical decisionsStakeholder Collaboration- Act as a liaison between product management, development teams, and other stakeholders- Work closely with Product Managers to understand business strategy and deliver new features- Engage with clients, development, testing, security, and other departments to gather requirementsAgile Process Facilitation- Fulfill the role of Agile Scrum Product Owner within the development team- Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews- Convey the vision and goals at the beginning of every iteration and release

Jacksonville, Florida, Us

Responsibilities: Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to drive technical product development from concept to launch. Define and manage the product roadmap and backlog in line with company goals, architecture requirements and market priorities. Conduct market research and gather customer feedback through user interviews to identify new feature opportunities. Key Outcomes and Value Delivered:- Conceived and launched a Generative AI solution, successfully addressing and mitigating a critical business process issue.- Architected and deployed a comprehensive AWS Event Driven Architecture schema, enhancing operational efficiency and achieving significant cost savings.- Conducted user feedback sessions via customer and client interviews, which led to the implementation and development of multiple different new features and use cases. - Led complete redevelopment of a legacy product, transitioning a on-prem monolith service to a modern serverless AWS architecture solution composed of microservices.- Consistently translated complex technical project updates to Executive Leadership during program backlog reviews and quarterly checkpoints.- Realized $500,000 in cost savings through automation of key processes, markedly reducing manual labor.- Directed and managed two development teams, utilizing Kanban and Agile methodologies respectively and Jira as our project/sprint management software.- Planned and managed initiative to migrate a critical business process from 60 on-premises machines to a state-of-the-art serverless cloud environment.- Spearheaded the planning and execution of a new API product, guiding it from ideation to GTM phase while facilitating collaboration across multiple stakeholders and technical teams.- Leveraged strategic partnerships between technical and non-technical teams to accurately scope projects, ensuring clarity in value deliverables and future iterations.

Jacksonville, Florida, Us

• Conduct comprehensive software testing to ensure product functionality, performance, and reliability meet company standards and client expectations, developing and executing detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts for various software applications and platforms.• Identify, document, and track software defects and inconsistencies using bug tracking tools, ensuring thorough resolution and retesting, while collaborating closely with development teams to understand software requirements, provide feedback, and suggest improvements for overall software quality.• Perform both manual and automated testing, including regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing.• Analyze test results, generate reports, and communicate findings to stakeholders, providing actionable recommendations for product enhancement, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives to refine QA processes and methodologies.• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements throughout the testing lifecycle.

Wrentham, Massachusetts, Us

Financial Performance Monitoring and Reporting - Track and analyze key financial metrics, such as Profit & Loss (P&L), Gross Margin, and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS). - Prepare detailed monthly performance reports for Executive Leadership. - Generate weekly reports to analyze year-over-year performance trends against budget forecasts.Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Management - Compile and present weekly KPI reports for various business segments to Executive Leadership. - Conduct assessments of marketing initiatives and promotional activities for senior management. - Provides ad hoc financial analyses and reports to support decision-making for Channel Managers and Executive Leadership.Budgeting and Cost Management - Develop annual budgets segmented by month and category, aligning financial resources with strategic business objectives. - Perform in-depth analyses of expenses to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve financial efficiency.Customer Insights and Strategic Recommendations - Execute customer feedback surveys to gather insights on satisfaction and preferences. - Analyze survey results and presents actionable insights and strategic recommendations to enhance customer experience and drive business growth.Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with various departments, including HR and Marketing, to support organizational objectives. - Manage projects aimed at optimizing operational efficiency and enhancing overall business performance. - Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis tools and software applications, including advanced Excel functions, financial modeling, and reporting software.

Beaverton, Or, Us

- Manage all daily activities in a specific area of the store (S&R, Footwear, Apparel, etc.), including selling and service, selecting and developing associates, merchandising and time and business management- Create store staff schedules in alignment with payroll budget, sales targets, and department coverage.- Identify merchandise issues and opportunities based on selling and customer feedback. - Supervise, train and develop associates within each defined department.- Source, interview, and hire employees based on staffing needs for business trends and seasons.- Execute and maintain visual merchandising and selling floor standard.- Communicate promotional event information to maximize results of each event.- Assist the Store Manager in delivering a premium consumer and employee experience.

Cupertino, California, Us

- Preparing and maintaining records of all inventory and providing regular inventory reports to management- Provides input to forecasting, budgeting, and purchasing processes for data center consumables- Provide daily direction, training, and oversight to the the inventory control team- Collaborate with local cross functional teams and with peers in remote locations- Develop, document, and improve operational policies and procedures- Develop, refine, and report KPI’s to measure operational performance and process compliance. Use KPIs to further refine operational policies and procedures- Maintains inventory accuracy though cycle counts and physical inventory programs. Investigating inventory shortages and discrepancies- Ensures compliance to inventory processes and procedures- Other duties as required and assigned- Participated in multiple Leadership Development Programs.

Bachelor'S Degree, Mobile Software Development

Business Administration And Management, General