Joel Steele
Lexington,KY
Summary
Experienced software developer turned product owner with a proven track record of launching successful products. Skilled in development and management, possesses a deep understanding of the product lifecycle. Excels at building and maintaining comprehensive product roadmaps, effectively managing timelines, and directing overall product strategy. With a strong background in software development, brings a unique perspective to the role, bridging the gap between technical teams and business objectives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
VP of Product
Sky Systemz
10.2023 - Current
- Evaluated potential strategic partnerships that could enhance value proposition of existing products
- Created comprehensive product roadmaps outlining key milestones and deliverables
- Presented regular updates on product initiatives to executive leadership team members and company wide meetings
- Assisted customer support teams in resolving complex or escalated customer concerns related to products
Interim Chief Operations Officer
Sky Systemz
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Led a successful payment processor migration of 500+ merchants
- Implemented Policies and Procedures for the support and account management staff to improve accountability and efficiency
- Set internal control standards for efficiency and productivity and assessed organizational policies, programs and projects for viability
- Mentored direct reports to develop leadership skills and encourage career advancement
- Streamlined internal processes to enhance productivity and reduce costs
Senior Software Engineer
Sky Systemz
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Built a BAAS application from scratch with a small team to serve medium to large sized businesses
- Designed, coded, tested and deployed new features and functionality using CI/CD best practices
- Implemented intuitive, easy-to-navigate and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces
- Resolved critical production issues by debugging code, analyzing logs, and collaborating with support teams
- Wrote unit tests to validate code functionality and prevent regression errors
Software Associate
NCIS
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Tested software to identify, document and resolve defects
- Implemented features coded by senior team members and tested modules against technical specifications
- Helped identify project requirements and produce software specifications
- Maintained version control systems like Git for effective collaboration among team members
- Converted large sections of old code from Cobol to Java using best practices
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Business Administration
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY12.2017
Master of Science (M.S.) - Computer Science
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY12.2019
Skills
- Stakeholder Management
- Product Positioning
- Vendor Management
- Product Launches
- Regulatory Compliance
- Product positioning
- Go-to-market strategy
Timeline
VP of Product
Sky Systemz
10.2023 - Current
Interim Chief Operations Officer
Sky Systemz
02.2023 - 10.2023
Senior Software Engineer
Sky Systemz
11.2021 - 02.2023
Software Associate
NCIS
01.2020 - 11.2021
Master of Science (M.S.) - Computer Science
Campbellsville University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Business Administration
Campbellsville University
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