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Katarina Tuptova

East Lansing,MI

Summary

Innovative and results-driven Product Owner with over 20 years of experience in client-centric roles, team leadership, and strategic planning. Proven expertise in managing product development cycles, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and translating user needs into actionable product requirements. Adept at overseeing product backlogs, ensuring compliance with security standards, and driving application transformation. Certified Professional Scrum Product Owner with a strong track record at IBM and Dell Technologies.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CIO Product Owner

IBM
10.2020 - Current
  • Own and manage critical products including Client Access Manager (CAM), Swifty (ticketing tool), and IBM Publications Center
  • Prioritize product backlogs based on Product Vision, security requirements, and business priorities
  • Collaborate with global stakeholders to understand and translate user needs into product requirements
  • Oversee all stages of product creation, from design to development, ensuring alignment with goals
  • Monitor and evaluate product progress, delivering updates to users and clients worldwide
  • Actively participate in Scrum meetings and product sprints to drive continuous improvement.

CIO First Line Leader – Global Access Management

IBM
01.2016 - 09.2017
  • Managed a globally distributed team of 20+ members, including 2 Team Leads, responsible for access management of business applications for over 100,000 users
  • Led the transformation and streamlining of the applications portfolio, enhancing security and user access efficiency.

CIO First Line Leader – Finance IT

IBM
07.2013 - 12.2015
  • Managed a team of 25+ members, including 2 Team Leads, focused on transforming legacy finance applications to new platforms
  • Collaborated with finance data analysts and stakeholders globally to support existing applications and drive innovation in financial processes.

Sales Team Manager

Dell
07.2011 - 06.2013
  • Led the Small & Medium Business sales team in Slovakia, driving sales performance and team development.

Sales Coach

Dell
01.2007 - 07.2011
  • Coached sales teams in Germany, enhancing sales strategies and customer engagement for the Small & Medium Business segment.

Sales Representative & Account Manager

Dell
10.2004 - 12.2006
  • Managed sales accounts for Small & Medium Business in Slovakia, achieving sales targets and fostering customer relationships.

Education

Master's Degree - Psychology Teaching & German Studies

Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia
01.2005

German Studies, Socrates Erasmus Program -

Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
01.2004

Skills

  • Product Management
  • Agile & Scrum Methodologies
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Application Transformation
  • Security & Compliance
  • User-Centric Design
  • Problem-Solving
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Coaching

Certification

  • Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) - Issued by Scrum.org, 2021
  • IBM Growth Behaviors
  • Security and Privacy by Design Foundations
  • Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner
  • Blue Core Coach
  • IBM Associate Project Manager
  • IBM Agile Explorer
  • IBM Garage Foundation
  • IBM Garage Essentials
  • Systemic Coaching Certificate - International Coaching Certificate, 2008

Languages

German
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Slovak
Native/ Bilingual
Czech
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

CIO Product Owner - IBM
10.2020 - Current
CIO First Line Leader – Global Access Management - IBM
01.2016 - 09.2017
CIO First Line Leader – Finance IT - IBM
07.2013 - 12.2015
Sales Team Manager - Dell
07.2011 - 06.2013
Sales Coach - Dell
01.2007 - 07.2011
Sales Representative & Account Manager - Dell
10.2004 - 12.2006
Comenius University - Master's Degree, Psychology Teaching & German Studies
Leipzig University - German Studies, Socrates Erasmus Program,

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