Kylie Devey
UT
Summary
Accomplished Senior Director with a proven track record at Acacia Technology, LLC, enhancing operational excellence and spearheading strategic initiatives. Expert in data-driven decision-making and agile methodology, I've led teams to surpass objectives through innovative strategies and effective stakeholder communication. Demonstrates a unique blend of technical acumen and leadership, driving significant business process improvements.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Director of Operations and Strategy
Acacia Technology, LLC
07.2023 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to enhance operational performance and achieve targets.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and drive sustainable growth.
- Established strong partnerships with vendors, suppliers, and key stakeholders to improve collaboration and ensure alignment with business requirements.
- Led change management efforts to successfully implement new technologies and systems across the organization.
Senior Director of Technology
Multiple NGOs
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Implemented data-driven decision-making strategies, leveraging analytics to inform technology roadmap priorities.
- Optimized IT infrastructure performance by conducting thorough capacity planning analyses guaranteeing scalability during peak demand periods.
- Aligned information technology strategy with overall business objectives, contributing to the achievement of organizational goals.
- Ensured seamless integration of new systems with legacy infrastructure while minimizing downtime during migrations.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project completion and timely product delivery.
- Navigated complex problem-solving scenarios by employing critical thinking skills and technical expertise.
Director of Product Strategy
BuildingFit
12.2019 - 04.2022
- Launched new products through careful planning and coordination across functional areas, successfully meeting launch deadlines and exceeding business objectives.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to prioritize product enhancements and improvements.
- Managed budgets associated with product development activities to ensure cost-effective delivery of successful outcomes.
- Drove continuous performance improvement through identification, documentation and implementation of demand-generation best practices.
- Increased efficiency in resource allocation by implementing a prioritization framework based on strategic objectives.
- Managed relationships with external partners, ensuring alignment on strategic goals and objectives related to product offerings.
- Generated impactful go-to-market strategies by working closely with marketing teams to optimize promotional campaigns around new products or features launches.
Technical Product Manager
Visible SCM
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Collaborated extensively with cross-functional teams to drive seamless integration efforts for end-to-end system optimization.
- Enhanced team collaboration, implementing agile methodologies for more effective project management.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through regular sprint reviews and retrospectives.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by proactively identifying risks and mitigating potential roadblocks in the development process.
- Managed stakeholder expectations effectively by maintaining constant communication throughout the product lifecycle.
- Delivered high-quality technical documentation to support sales, training, and client implementations.
- Championed data-driven decision-making by leveraging analytics tools and tracking relevant metrics.
- Managed budgets effectively by forecasting needs accurately while tracking expenses diligently throughout the life cycle of each undertaking.
- Optimized resource utilization by employing effective capacity planning techniques across multiple projects concurrently.
Technical Project Manager
MedUSA Health Care Services
11.2011 - 12.2017
- Streamlined project processes by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and faster completion times.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Identified risks early in the project lifecycle, developing mitigation plans to prevent schedule delays or cost overruns.
- Successfully delivered multiple high-profile projects on time, ensuring client satisfaction and fostering long-term relationships.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by effectively managing diverse teams and maintaining high levels of motivation, even during challenging periods of significant change or tight deadlines.
- Reduced project costs with diligent budget management and resource allocation strategies, enabling the completion of projects under budget.
- Served as technical liaison, supporting engineering, management, procurement, sales, and marketing, quality assurance and supply base.
Special Education Teacher
Jordan School District
08.2008 - 10.2011
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
MBA Institute
Salt Lake City, UT09.2017
Master of Science - Education
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT09.2011
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05.2009
Skills
- Operational Excellence and Efficiency
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Stakeholder Communication
- Business Analysis
- IT Governance
- Business process improvement
- Continuous Integration and Deployment
- Product requirement documentation
- Data-driven decision-making
- Cross Functional Leadership
- Agile Methodology
- Budgeting and forecasting
Accomplishments
- Improved Operational Efficiency : Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, leading to a 15% increase in task execution speed and reduced operational bottlenecks.
- Budget Optimization : Managed a multimillion-dollar budget, reducing unnecessary costs by 12% through efficient resource allocation, while maintaining or improving service quality.
- Strategic Growth Leadership : Developed and executed strategic plans that drove 15% year-over-year sustainable growth, aligning departmental goals with organizational objectives.
- Enhanced Technology Alignment with Business Goals : Leveraged analytics to prioritize technology initiatives, resulting in a 20% improvement in the alignment of IT projects with business objectives, leading to better resource allocation and project success.
- Improved System Performance : Identified and addressed bottlenecks in legacy systems, leading to a 25% improvement in system performance and a significant reduction in downtime.
- Improved Project Efficiency : Streamlined project processes by implementing Agile methodologies, reducing project delivery times by 20% while maintaining high-quality standards.
- On-Time Project Delivery : Delivered 100% of high-profile projects on or ahead of schedule, demonstrating strong time management and coordination skills.
- Optimized Budget Management : Managed project budgets efficiently, achieving a 10% cost savings on average while staying within budget constraints.
Certification
- Advanced Certified Product Owner (A-CSPO)
- Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM)
- Lean Six Sigma Certification
- SQL Certification
- Agile Project Management
- Scrum Advanced: Software Development & Program Management
- PMP Project Management
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Company CultureWork-life balanceQuote
There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.
Colin Powell
Timeline
Senior Director of Operations and Strategy
Acacia Technology, LLC
07.2023 - Current
Senior Director of Technology
Multiple NGOs
04.2022 - 07.2023
Director of Product Strategy
BuildingFit
12.2019 - 04.2022
Technical Product Manager
Visible SCM
12.2017 - 12.2019
Technical Project Manager
MedUSA Health Care Services
11.2011 - 12.2017
Special Education Teacher
Jordan School District
08.2008 - 10.2011
MBA - Business Administration And Management
MBA Institute
Master of Science - Education
University of Utah
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Utah
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