Kelcie Geark
Rockton,IL
Summary
With a proven track record in senior product management roles, I bring expertise in spearheading innovative initiatives to optimize operations and drive cost savings. Skilled in agile methodologies and cross-functional collaboration, I have successfully led teams in developing and integrating cutting-edge solutions, resulting in enhanced performance and scalability. Adept at defining integration strategies and driving system enhancements, I am committed to delivering impactful results and driving continuous improvement in product engineering efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Product Owner
K-Force Inc – Consulting for Blain Supply
02.2023 - Current
- Pioneered the development of a new mobile Android application, revolutionizing store operations and yielding significant cost savings.
- Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration, conducting thorough workflow analysis, and delivering detailed BRD and SOP documents.
- Directed IT department initiative, standardizing documentation and enhancing communication efficiency organization wide.
- Spearheaded CRM rollout documentation, supporting OneStream integration and amplifying finance team operational efficiency.
- Led successful product launches, coordinating efforts across multiple departments including marketing, sales, and support teams.
Senior Technical Product Manager
Avenue One
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Managed agile practices, enhancing team efficiency and collaboration, leading to improved product delivery timelines.
- Oversaw the development and scaling of Avenue One's cloud infrastructure, implementing backend architecture improvements and API enhancements, resulting in enhanced performance and scalability.
- Defined integration experiences, driving system integrations and ensuring seamless end-user stakeholder experiences.
- Developed and tracked success metrics, optimizing deployment processes and reducing API latency, resulting in enhanced product engineering efficiency.
- Mentored junior team members on best practices for product management, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the organization.
Technical Product Manager
Acculynx
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Managed the expansion of Acculynx's API product offerings, overseeing the development and integration of APIs, resulting in a significant increase in platform capabilities and revenue.
- Implemented APM system integration, enhancing API and microservice monitoring, reducing downtime and improving system reliability.
- Established partnerships with external vendors, driving the integration of applications between Acculynx and partners, expanding market reach and capabilities.
- Managed a diverse team of developers and QA engineers, fostering innovation and collaboration, resulting in successful API development and integration efforts.
Product Owner II
Experity
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Led agile ceremonies and backlog management for multiple agile teams, driving efficient product development cycles and ensuring alignment with customer feedback and market requirements.
- Developed new documentation and product features, supporting primary healthcare practices, resulting in improved customer satisfaction and adoption.
- Led monthly customer sync calls, facilitating early feedback integration and successful iteration during the SDLC.
- Developed product canvases for future functionality, ensuring alignment with market needs and enhancing product roadmap accuracy.
Technical Business Analyst
K-Force Inc - Consultant for Dean Healthcare
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Assisted in the development, testing, and implementation of innovative solutions, contributing to improved system performance and faster implementation times.
- Collaborated with agile teams to plan program increments and sprints, optimizing project delivery timelines and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Developed technical documentation and analysis, supporting production support activities and enhancing system understanding and maintenance.
IT Product Analyst
Swedish American Health System
02.2014 - 01.2019
- Implemented multiple applications and upgrades across various healthcare departments, supporting emergency, perioperative, and administrative services, resulting in improved departmental efficiency and productivity.
- Rolled out an Epic implementation, focusing on supporting anesthesia providers and perioperative departments, resulting in increased provider productivity and reduced administrative workload.
- Participated in rapid improvement events, driving process enhancements and optimizations in collaboration with process improvement departments.
- Maintained and supported HL7 interfaces, ensuring data accuracy and reducing interface errors, contributing to improved system reliability and data integrity.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Management -
Columbia College
10.2013
Skills
- Product Management
- Agile Methodologies
- Technical Product Development
- Team Leadership and Management
- Requirement Gathering and Analysis
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Project Management
- Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Management
- Documentation and SOP Creation
- API Development and Management
- User Story Writing
- Product Road Mapping
- Stakeholder Management
- Technical Documentation
- Integration Experience Design
- Customer Feedback Analysis
- Product Demonstration
- Test Case Writing and Management
- Quality Assurance and Testing
- Workflow Analysis and Optimization
- Budget Management
- Vendor Management
- Jira
- Confluence
- SwaggerHub
- Datadog
- Postman
- Lucid Chart
- SQL (Oracle SQL Developer)
- Snowflake
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Suite
- VMware
- Rest APIs
- HL7 Interfaces
- Reporting and Analytics Tools: Sigma
- Other: Agile and SAFe Agile Practices
- Database Management
- Integration Architecture
- Technical Vision and Capabilities
- Product Strategy Development
- Prototyping
- Product Signals
- Product Plan
- Ping Info View
- Imprivata
- Version Control (eg, Git)
- User Story Creation
- Strategic Visioning
Timeline
Senior Product Owner
K-Force Inc – Consulting for Blain Supply
02.2023 - Current
Senior Technical Product Manager
Avenue One
07.2022 - 10.2023
Technical Product Manager
Acculynx
02.2020 - 02.2022
Product Owner II
Experity
06.2019 - 02.2020
Technical Business Analyst
K-Force Inc - Consultant for Dean Healthcare
01.2019 - 06.2019
IT Product Analyst
Swedish American Health System
02.2014 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science in Business Management -
Columbia College
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