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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
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