LaCory Garvin
Product Manager
Fort Mill,SC
Summary
Results-driven IT Professional with over 15 years of experience in managing technical resources, system integrations, and delivering innovative technology solutions. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and driving product development from concept to launch. Certified Scrum Master with strong expertise in Agile methodologies and a deep understanding of cloud technologies. Adept at translating business requirements into technical solutions and optimizing user experiences.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
IT Manager
Duke Energy
Charlotte, NC
01.2022 - Current
- Manage across-functional team providing monitoring, testing, and reporting products and services centered on customer systems reliability.
- Develop maintain teams vision and comprehensive product roadmaps, guiding cross-functional teams toward shared objectives.
- Manage full product lifecycle, from ideation through post-launch support, ensuring consistent quality control measures were in place.
- Collaborates extensively with cross-functional teams, including external partners, to resolve complex issues impacting customer systems reliability.
- Implemented monitoring solutions, enhancing user experience by reducing system's response times by 30%.
Lead IT Application Analyst
Duke Energy
Charlotte, NC
06.2015 - 12.2021
- Managed team of developers, delivering 180 SAP components on time and within budget.
- Defined performance test strategies, resulting in 25% improvement in system performance.
- Mentored junior team members by providing guidance on best practices for coding techniques as well as navigating complex organizational structures.
- Served as liaison between technical teams and key stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of project goals while managing expectations effectively.
- Collaborated with upper management to drive strategy and implement new processes.
- Supervised Scrum team developing mobile applications for field users.
- Introduced DevOps practices, reducing deployment times by 40%.
Application Analyst
Duke Energy
Charlotte, NC
01.2009 - 05.2015
- Led projects including spend analytics and data integration.
- Saved $200k by enhancing existing barcode labeling solution.
- Supervised team supporting various reporting solutions.
- Improved report generation efficiency by 35%.
- Managed workforce hub project deployments and developed ETL solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC 08.2006 - 12.2008
Skills
Product Vision and Strategy
Roadmap development
Teamwork and Collaboration
Agile Software Development
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
API Development
Report Development
SQL Proficiency
Power BI Experience
Data Analysis
Design thinking
Stakeholder Management
Problem-solving abilities
Decision-Making
Self Motivation
Adaptability and Flexibility
Timeline
IT Manager
Duke Energy
01.2022 - Current
Lead IT Application Analyst
Duke Energy
06.2015 - 12.2021
Application Analyst
Duke Energy
01.2009 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
South Carolina State University
08.2006 - 12.2008