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Linda L Washington

1412 E 85th Street, Cleveland,OH

Summary

Senior Product Manager who operates with high judgment, clarity, and full ownership—turning ambiguous problem spaces into scalable, data‑driven product strategies. Experienced in shaping discovery and personalization systems that improve how users find, engage with, and return to content across large‑scale platforms. Partners closely with engineering, data science, and algorithm teams to run experiments, optimize ranking and relevance, and deliver measurable gains in engagement and long‑term retention.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Caregiver

Private Residence
Cleveland, Ohio
01.2021 - 07.2026

Provided full-time care for family member, utilizing emotional intelligence and operational precision.

  • Ensured accurate documentation through navigation of complex medical billing and insurance systems.
  • Maintained confidentiality while managing detailed health records and schedules.
  • Refined crisis response skills in high-pressure caregiving scenarios.

IT Product Manager-Scrum Master

City of Cleveland Department of Public Utilities
Cleveland, OH
01.2004 - 12.2021

Led a team of 66 professionals across billing credits, collections, and IT operations driving modernization in a high-volume municipal setting.

  • Implemented Scrum methodologies using Jira, Confluence, and Trello to enhance sprint velocity and improve collaboration across functions.
  • Designed automated systems for billing and dispute resolution, increasing transparency while reducing manual errors significantly.
  • Facilitated effective communication between technical teams, business units, and city leadership to streamline workflows and address disputes.
  • Collaborated with finance, legal, engineering, and compliance departments ensuring billing systems met all regulatory standards.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments and compliance audits to maintain regulatory integrity while addressing operational vulnerabilities.
  • Mentored team members on agile principles and conflict resolution enhancing customer-first service delivery culture.
  • Developed executive dashboards and reports to monitor KPIs, budget forecasts, and critical project milestones.

Senior IT Systems Manager

City of Cleveland Department of Public Safety
Cleveland, OH
05.1996 - 12.2003

Managed IT infrastructure and system upgrades to support public safety operations, ensuring reliability, security, and compliance.

  • Led the deployment of Windows Server, Linux RedHat, and VMware environments to modernize departmental systems.
  • Configured routers, switches, and network protocols to enhance interdepartmental connectivity and uptime.
  • Oversaw data management, user permissions, and backup protocols to maintain operational integrity.
  • Directed software upgrades and troubleshooting efforts to improve service delivery, and reduce downtime.
  • Trained staff on new technologies and system functionalities, boosting adoption and performance.
  • Produced IT project reports and delegated tasks to analysts and developers, ensuring timely execution.

Education

New Horizons Training Solutions
Independence, OH
09-2019

Skills

  • Product strategy development
  • Risk evaluation and management
  • Change initiative management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Strategic leadership
  • Coaching methodologies
  • KPI monitoring and evaluation
  • Cross-functional leadership
  • Software lifecycle management
  • User experience design
  • Agile methodologies
  • Product lifecycle management
  • Conflict resolution strategies
  • Scrum framework implementation
  • KPI tracking and reporting
  • Customer onboarding
  • Revenue growth
  • Customer retention

Timeline

Family Caregiver

Private Residence
01.2021 - 07.2026

IT Product Manager-Scrum Master

City of Cleveland Department of Public Utilities
01.2004 - 12.2021

Senior IT Systems Manager

City of Cleveland Department of Public Safety
05.1996 - 12.2003

New Horizons Training Solutions
Linda L Washington