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Ken Owens

Noblesville,IN

Summary

Adept at deconstructing and planning stories in order to promote improvements to product design and implementation. Excellent relationship-building, organizational and project management skills with a focus on overcoming technical challenges and implementing successful resolutions. Dedicated [Industry] professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Product Owner

Experian
08.2014 - Current
  • Enhanced product quality by implementing agile methodologies and continuously refining backlog priorities.
  • Improved user experience through regular collaboration with UX designers and incorporating feedback from endusers.
  • Increased team efficiency by streamlining processes and optimizing workflows for cross-functional collaboration.
  • Delivered market-leading products, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy and customer needs.
  • Developed detailed product roadmaps, providing clear direction for the development team and stakeholders.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure alignment on project objectives.
  • Oversaw entire product deployments from vision and creation to rollout and delivery.
  • Owned and prioritized product backlog.
  • Streamlined communication channels between development teams and stakeholders by establishing regular reporting mechanisms and feedback loops.
  • Championed best practices in Agile Product Management throughout the organization, helping to promote a culture of continuous learning and adaptation among colleagues.
  • Mitigated risks associated with product development through proactive identification, assessment, and management of potential issues or obstacles.

Business Analyst

Allegiant / DMI
08.2011 - 08.2014
  • Improved business processes by analyzing current practices and recommending optimization strategies.
  • Reduced operational costs through thorough data analysis and implementing cost-effective solutions.
  • Enhanced company-wide decision-making by developing comprehensive reports on key performance indicators.
  • Streamlined project management with effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
  • Supported software development projects by defining clear requirements and effectively communicating them to technical teams.
  • Collaborated closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvements and drive continuous innovation in the organization.

Education

Masters Certificate - Business Analysis

Northwestern College
Bedford Park, IL
2010

MBA - Business Administration

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
2004

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
03.1994

Skills

  • Release Planning
  • Design Thinking
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making
  • Scrum Framework
  • User Story Creation
  • Product Roadmapping
  • Backlog Prioritization
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Business Analysis
  • Scrum Methodology
  • Roadmap Development
  • Story Planning

Certification

Certified Scrum Product Owner (SCPO)

Better User Stories - Professional

CCBA

Timeline

Senior Product Owner

Experian
08.2014 - Current

Business Analyst

Allegiant / DMI
08.2011 - 08.2014

Masters Certificate - Business Analysis

Northwestern College

MBA - Business Administration

Indiana Wesleyan University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Indiana State University

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