product manager

DeWayne Edward Pratt

Littleton, CO *****

1-720-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/dewaynepratt acz894@r.postjobfree.com Passionate Software Product Manager

Expand Product Positioning & Visibility Increase Product User Base & Ownership Product owner and team leader with proven track record of analyzing ideas and applying to product design and delivery of award-winning software. Develop big-picture vision and tactical product release plan by taking all key aspects of customer needs and writing user stories. Globally recognized engineering consultant with industry experience in modeling, implementing, and improving work processes and best practices.

Expertise in: Product Life Cycle Project Management Customer Feedback Product Specifications User Stories Scrum & Agile Event Logistics Team Leadership Competitive Intelligence Product Marketing Software Design Product Commercialization Presentation & Public Speaking PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sabbatical for volunteer service work,

Denver Area Boy Scout Council 2016 - 2016

Halliburton, Colorado Region

Global Software Product Manager, Landmark Graphics R&D (Highlands Ranch) 2011 - 2016 Served as innovative thought leader for multi-regional cross-culture team. Proposed and directed stale technology requirement-based redesign effort.

• Led team while product line revenue grew 71%+ to $10M+ and personnel increased 300%+.

• Increased product positioning by 800%+ globally, applying vision to product solution determined by market research performed.

• Boosted ability of sales channel by delivering product message and market knowledge at sales partnership events.

• Planned product release strategically, from expert tool to globally recognized award-winning technology.

• Influenced major sales each year by partnering with account managers, clients, and management.

• Advocated technology by participating in at least 2 invention disclosure per year.

• Key skills: SME Product Value Proposition Application Development Globalization Software Delivery Backlog Scoping Prioritizing Global Design Uptake Digital Marketing Presentation Creative Strategy Backlog Authored User Experience Digital Marketing Program Development Production Deployment Vision Development Capabilities Integration Architectural Design Product Roadmap Brand Architecture Acceptance Test Product Strategy Forecasting Scrum Agile Application suite Agile Software Development Lifecycle Market Strategy Enterprise Software Technical Requirements Quality Assurance UX Catalyst Specifications Product Features User-centered Design Value Proposition Cross-functional Teams Create Prototypes Documenting Engineering Principles Customer Requirements Software Engineering Dedicated Competitiveness Driven Ensure Customer Satisfaction Product Vision Design Review Competitive Analysis Visual Basic Vendors Senior Managing Consultant, Drilling, Landmark Graphics (Highlands Ranch) 2008 - 2011 Delivered public training courses and mentored session for users across entire North America region. Designed and implemented custom onsite training courses and mentoring sessions.

• Increased onsite mentoring and workflow innovation by developing and promoting refined process maps and directing mentoring sessions.

• Provided proactive feedback to R&D for enhanced product capabilities, features, and functionality implementation into future build products.

• Key skills: Customer Engagement Services Best Practices Influence Customer Service Data Management Technical Content Community Engagement Training Detail Oriented Strong Collaboration Learning Proven Track Record Consistent Articulate Energetic Solutions Digital Media Subject Matter Expert Leadership Analytics Senior Managing Consultant, Drilling, Landmark Graphics (DTC Onsite) 2006 - 2008 Directed performance optimization for all Rocky Mountain Real-Time Operations Center (RTOC) customer functions.

• Decreased drilling times 20% – 30% by aligning district team to regional engineering goals.

• Designed and implemented pre-drilling hazard review used for previous occurrence visualization of noted problems.

Key skills: Data Management Services Empowering Engaging Best Practices Influence Customer Service Reliability Written Communication Skills Training Problem Solving Data Processing Solving Problems Verbal Communication Skills Engagement Analytical Management Skills performance data optimization Impact Opportunities Knowledgeable Influencing Cathedral Energy Services Ltd., Denver, Colorado

Well Planning Coordinator, US Operations Team 2006 - 2006 Oversaw corporate expansion of US team. Focused customer service and increased knowledge transfer.

• Recruited and hired new employees, increasing team size 200%+ in just 6 months.

• Trained and mentored staff, instructing on design process and best practices.

• Reduced production effort and increased output quality by enhancing and optimizing workflows. Key skills: management experience Engagement Analytical Management Skills Influence Sensitive Accountable Motivate Coordination Train Mentor Hire Hired Hiring Manage Multiple Projects Business Ability To Lead Attention To Detail Confident Halliburton, Landmark Graphics, Software & Services, Anchorage, Alaska Senior Engineering Consultant, Global Application and Services Support Team 2001 - 2006 Provided regional engineering and application services support for 2K+ employees, contractors, and field employees. Participated in major global initiatives, including product roll-outs, release updates, custom configurations, and user support groups.

• Decreased region users support calls 500%+ in first year by providing mentoring and training sessions.

• Led survey audit reviews peer group, reducing number of position uncertainty wells. Key skills: Engagement Analytical Accountable Coordination Train Mentor Data Management Manage Multiple Projects Technologies Community Best Practices QA Presentation Collaborate Creative Computer Science Problem-solving Listen Dedication Team Player DELIVERY Halliburton (formerly Sperry-Sun Drilling Services), Anchorage, Alaska Technical Professional, Well Design 1996 - 2001

Served as vital member of engineering design team. Influenced alignment and reconciled procedure during department startup.

• Formulated and consulted in design and implementation of collision avoidance systems, complying with regulatory requirements.

• Ensured quality assurance (QA) of internally developed software suite, reporting directly to lead developer.

• Performed software gap analysis after major corporate merger as trusted advisor to division president.

• Trained new engineering design team members, coaching on process and procedures. Key skills: QA testing Influence Collaborative Procedures Adobe Regulations Integrity AutoCAD CAD Adaptable Motivated Results-oriented Tight Deadlines Self-motivated Champion Opportunity Microsoft Products Previous positions included: Senior Well Planner, Technical Computer Specialist, and Electronics Sales Key skills: Usability Testing TFS Rally Scheduling Follow-up Positioning Teamwork Skills Products Best Practices Customer Service Written Communication Skills Troubleshoot Hardware Software Electrical Engineering Technology Sales QA Presentation Collaborate Creative Computer science MS office Word Excel PowerPoint MS Project Visio Photoshop COLLABORATIVELY STRATEGIC THINKER MEET DEADLINES FLEXIBLE PASSION BUSINESS presentations Teams Social Community Program Management Adaptability Flexibility Publishing Documentation Ambitious customers EDUCATION

Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) / Computer Electronics Engineering Charter College, Anchorage AK

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING and DEVELOPMENT

Agile Methodology

Agile Development

Pragmatic Marketing

Articulus

ASSOCIATIONS

Society Petroleum Engineers

American Association of Drilling Engineers

Rocky Mountain PDMA

Boston Product Management Association

Boy Scouts of America

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