Brett M. Doughty
Noblesville,IN
Summary
Delivery focused Product Owner pursuing a position where hard work and dedication are highly valued. Offering 20 years of participation in both Waterfall and Agile/Scrum methodologies with expertise in product roadmap and backlog maintenance, sprint planning, requirements gathering, project/story prioritization, software testing, goal setting and production release management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Owner
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
07.2019 - Current
- Guided teams and refined Agile techniques throughout journey and evolution of delivery cycles, establishing documentation framework to support Agile methodology implementation with Waterfall-centric delivery team.
- Supported leadership team with reporting, analysis, and business presentations to inform divisional strategies.
- Managed team performance by implementing measurable metrics to track delivery of supporting requirement artifacts.
- Worked with team leads and managing leadership, establishing robust talent pool with focus on people and continuous improvement.
Sr. Business Analyst
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Guided teams and refined Agile techniques throughout journey and evolution of delivery cycles, establishing documentation framework to support Agile methodology implementation with Waterfall-centric delivery team.
- Supported leadership team with reporting, analysis, and business presentations to inform divisional strategies.
- Managed team performance by implementing measurable metrics to track delivery of supporting requirement artifacts.
- Worked with team leads and managing leadership, establishing robust talent pool with focus on people and continuous improvement.
Business Analyst
Stonegate Mortgage Corporation
10.2010 - 08.2016
- Supported direct, point-of-sale business unit as project lead for the design, development and implementation of business channel lead generation tools
- Analyzed business and functional system requirements to develop lead generation tools and strategies
- Led project team in the design and development of a web based lead generation and loan origination application
- Coordinated and performed all project testing and training
- Utilized SDLC project methodology
Product Marketing Manager
Carson Manufacturing Company, Inc
01.2008 - 10.2010
- Manage the development of new product lines from conception, design, engineering, manufacturing and promotion to optimize profit and meet marketing, financial, and corporate growth strategies
- Prepare product development objectives, schedules and timelines for all phases of product development and market introduction
- Develop and coordinate marketing, sales, engineering and financial plans for new product lines
- Provide financial and technical justification for product selection and development
- Conduct in-depth market research to identify market trends, external threats, and opportunities to develop corporate strategies for new and emerging products and niche markets
- Perform detailed competitive analysis to identify competition market share, product specifications, product features and function, and competitor promotional materials and strategies
- Point of contact for internal and external customer product support
- Develop and implement all corporate and new product marketing/promotional strategies and initiatives
Business Analyst
Freedom Home Mortgage Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Supported corporate business units as project lead for the design, development and implementation of process improvement, compliance and new product initiatives
- Gathered and analyzed business and functional system requirements in order to effectively create technical solutions for business partners
- Developed, reviewed and approved all project documentation including project requests, project schedules, financial and technical justifications, business design specifications, technical design specifications, test plans, test scripts and training materials
- Researched and resolved production support issues related to the loan origination system
- Provided detailed project updates to business partners, senior management, and project team
- Created and performed all project testing and training
- Utilized SDLC project methodology
Program Coordinator
Irwin Mortgage Corporation
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Managed, directed and expanded the Irwin Mortgage Affinity Partnership Program to create a new business channel through the origination of Affinity program loans
- Established, maintained and expanded Affinity partnerships locally, regionally and nationwide
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to Affinity Program staff
- Developed and coordinated marketing/public relations initiatives and strategies
- Developed and facilitated Affinity partner education programs and workshops
- Organized and coordinated all sponsorship events and community relations initiatives
- Developed strategic goals and milestones for program performance
Education
BA - Political Science
Ball State University
Muncie, IN1989
Skills
- Agile Epic/Story creation and prioritization
- Sprint planning
- JIRA
- Visio
- ServiceNow (organizing/processing IT service requests)
- Purdue University Certified in Advanced Manufacturing-Process Improvement (Lean Mfg)
Accomplishments
- Two-time Freedom Mortgage "High Flyer" Award winner for performance and dependability
- Nominated for the 2022 Freedom Mortgage IT Leadership "Excellence in Commitment" Award for dedication, commitment to excellence and a desire to propel the IT Technology team forward
Timeline
Product Owner
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
07.2019 - Current
Sr. Business Analyst
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
08.2016 - 07.2019
Business Analyst
Stonegate Mortgage Corporation
10.2010 - 08.2016
Product Marketing Manager
Carson Manufacturing Company, Inc
01.2008 - 10.2010
Business Analyst
Freedom Home Mortgage Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2008
Program Coordinator
Irwin Mortgage Corporation
01.2003 - 01.2006
BA - Political Science
Ball State University
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