Colin Blues
Fallbrook,CA
Summary
Accomplished Director of Product Management with a proven track record at DroneUp, where I led the development of innovative logistics solutions. Expert in product roadmap definition and stakeholder engagement, demonstrating leadership and mastery in Agile methodologies. Achieved significant milestones in cross-functional team collaboration and project execution, leveraging skills in JIRA and Lean principles.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Product Management
DroneUp
Virginia
01.2021 - Current
- Led four teams in the development of logistics solutions for last-mile delivery using drones
- Provide strategic direction and oversee the product roadmap to align with company objectives
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to define project scope and ensure successful delivery
- Member of the committee responsible for Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC
Product Manager
WebTeks
Virginia Beach, Virginia
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Managed various projects including Microservices, Web Applications, and Mobile Apps
- Led development teams (offshore) for four years, delivering backend services and mobile and web applications for startup clients
- Defined key features, technical architecture, and product roadmaps in collaboration with stakeholders
- Utilized Agile methodologies (Lean and Scrum) to drive project execution and ensure timely delivery
- Administered JIRA for project management and issue tracking
Product Manager
Golden Flag
Temecula, California
10.2005 - 10.2015
- Contributed to a startup that developed an iOS app for HVAC Commercial Services
- Defined user stories with acceptance criteria and engaged with key stakeholders to gather requirements
- Worked closely with product engineers to groom stories and ensure alignment with project goals
- Proficient in MongoDB, Confluence, and non-SQL document definitions
Business Analyst
Grampian Software Services
Aberdeen, Scotland
01.1998 - 01.2005
- Worked as lead Business Analyst
- Provided waterfall product specifications.
- Delivered User Manuals
- Completed QA testing of all new features
- Worked with client stakeholders to define key requirements
- Delivered complex rules for operational outcomes to be delivered as stand-alone backend services for each client
- Trained new staff in product features and requirements
Software Analyst
TyCom Business Systems
Aberdeen, Scotland
01.1991 - 01.1998
Education
Associate Degree - Commercial Communications
Aberdeen College of Commerce
01.1989
Completed 7 ordinary grades and 3 higher grades -
Aberdeen Grammar School
01.1987
Skills
- Product Management
- Leadership
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Product Roadmap Definition
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Stakeholder Requirements Analysis
- Project Scope Definition
- Agile Methodologies
- Lean
- Scrum
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Project Management Tools
- JIRA
Professional Development
Mentor for aspiring product managers, guiding them in navigating the complexities of the role and achieving career growth.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Product Management
DroneUp
01.2021 - Current
Product Manager
WebTeks
01.2016 - 01.2021
Product Manager
Golden Flag
10.2005 - 10.2015
Business Analyst
Grampian Software Services
01.1998 - 01.2005
Software Analyst
TyCom Business Systems
01.1991 - 01.1998
Associate Degree - Commercial Communications
Aberdeen College of Commerce
Completed 7 ordinary grades and 3 higher grades -
Aberdeen Grammar School
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