Joshua Bartlett
Waukee,IA
Summary
With over a decade of experience in product management and agile project delivery, I excel at driving strategic initiatives from concept through execution. My background spans user acceptance testing, project leadership, and full product lifecycle oversight, ensuring that every phase meets high quality standards. I thrive in collaborative environments, bringing a focus on continuous improvement and innovation to deliver solutions that align with organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Business Execution Consultant
Wells Fargo
05.2022 - Current
- Integrated UAT Best Practices into Product Transformation:
Spearheaded enterprise-wide transformation initiatives by integrating robust UAT frameworks, which reduced post-release defects by 30% and improved overall product quality. - Directed Cross-Functional Teams and UAT Processes:
Managed and coordinated teams—including UAT analysts, engineers, and business stakeholders—to streamline workflows and ensure rigorous testing standards, leading to a 25% faster product release cycle and enhanced regulatory compliance. - Enhanced Product Roadmap with Data-Driven UAT Insights:
Leveraged findings from UAT sessions to inform strategic product decisions, resulting in the launch of 5 key product features. - Optimized Backlog Management and Issue Resolution:
Prioritized product backlogs and coordinated defect resolution efforts—drawing on UAT feedback—to achieve a 75% reduction in critical defects and a 20% decrease in high-impact issues across releases. - Mentored Teams on Agile and Quality Assurance Practices:
Coached 3 team members on agile methodologies and UAT best practices, resulting in improved team efficiency (a 20% boost in productivity) and higher quality deliverables.
END USER TEST ANALYST IV
Wells Fargo
07.2014 - 05.2022
- Led End-to-End UAT Initiatives:
Directed user acceptance testing for a suite of mortgage servicing tools—including mortgage modification calculators, income calculation applications, and workflow routing systems—to ensure precise and compliant loan processing. - Mentored and Onboarded New Team Members:
Facilitated the onboarding and training of new hires, sharing expertise and mentoring team members to strengthen overall testing capabilities. - Managed Comprehensive Testing Projects:
Oversaw complex testing projects, coordinating efforts across various teams and business units to deliver high-quality outcomes. - Designed and Implemented Testing Strategies:
Developed and deployed effective testing processes and strategies, optimizing team performance and ensuring that testing efforts aligned with business needs. - Developed Detailed UAT Test Plans:
Created and maintained comprehensive test plans and scripts that accurately captured business requirements and guided thorough validation processes. - Proactively Resolved Defects:
Identified issues early and collaborated with business partners and technical teams to implement timely and effective solutions. - Coordinated Cross-Functional Efforts:
Worked closely with diverse business lines and stakeholders to ensure successful testing outcomes and prompt defect resolution. - Contributed to Requirements Gathering:
Actively participated in sessions to gather and define clear, testable requirements, ensuring that all project needs were addressed. - Documented Test Requirements and User Scenarios:
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to document critical and edge case scenarios, ensuring comprehensive test coverage throughout the product lifecycle. - Oversaw the End-to-End Testing Process:
Managed the complete testing lifecycle—from planning and strategy development to test case creation and execution—ensuring a systematic and thorough approach to quality assurance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English/Education
Iowa State University
Iowa05-2008
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Teams
- Project Management Software: Jira, Trello, Confluence, Asana, Click-up
- Data Visualization: Tableau
- Python
- SQL
Certification
Certified Scrum Product Owner Scrum Alliance
Timeline
Lead Business Execution Consultant
Wells Fargo
05.2022 - Current
END USER TEST ANALYST IV
Wells Fargo
07.2014 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English/Education
Iowa State University
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