Product Owner - Agile AI Technology Leader

John D. Patton

New York City Metropolitan Area

908-***-**** ***********@*****.***

https://linkedin.com/in/johndpatton

Senior Technology Leader Agile & AI-Driven Strategy Atlassian Certified Expert Professional Summary

Dynamic and results-driven technology leader with extensive expertise in Agile transformation, AI-driven automation, and enterprise tool administration. Adept at integrating Atlassian Cloud tools, driving business agility, and optimizing digital strategy. A trusted strategic advisor with a proven track record of aligning technology with business goals, improving team efficiency, and guiding enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. Deep involvement in the Atlassian ecosystem, including community contributions, Atlassian Cloud migrations, and workflow automation, ensuring teams maximize value from their Atlassian investments.

Core Expertise

● Strategic Advisory & Digital Transformation – Helping organizations refine market positioning, optimize team collaboration, and drive AI integration for digital success.

● Enterprise Agile & Lean Practices – Coaching teams in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe), embedding Lean principles, and fostering continuous improvement.

● Atlassian & Workflow Automation – Expert in Jira, Confluence, and automation strategies to enhance productivity and streamline operations.

● AI & Cloud-Based Solutions – Leveraging AI-powered automation, DevOps integration, and cloud-based transformations for optimized efficiency.

Professional Experience

Founder & CEO ATLAS VEGA LLC 09/2024 – Present

● Launched a strategic consulting firm specializing in Agile transformation, AI-driven automation, and enterprise technology strategy.

● Provided advisory services to organizations implementing Atlassian solutions, optimizing workflows, and integrating AI tools to enhance operational efficiency.

● Led digital transformation initiatives, partnering with clients to modernize business processes, drive technology adoption, and implement AI-driven decision-making strategies.

● Acted as a Strategic Advisor to ReliablyME, refining market positioning, user acquisition strategies, and business development optimization.

● Spearheaded Slack integration initiatives, ensuring seamless user experience and operational efficiency.

● Delivered Atlassian consulting services, including Jira, Confluence, and DevOps integrations, designing custom automation workflows, and aligning Atlassian tools with business goals.

● Established structured sales and knowledge management processes, improving client engagement and efficiency.

● Actively engaged in industry thought leadership, speaking at events and collaborating with Agile, AI, and Atlassian communities.

Pre-Launch Founder & CEO ATLAS VEGA LLC 12/2023 – 09/2024

● Worked on the concept, strategic vision, and market positioning of ATLAS VEGA LLC prior to its official founding. Activities included market research, business planning, attending industry events, and establishing key client relationships to ensure a successful launch.

● Business Planning: Conducted comprehensive market research and developed the strategic roadmap for ATLAS VEGA LLC, focusing on AI-driven Agile consulting services.

● Industry Networking: Attended key industry events such as Atlassian TEAM ‘24 and Slack/Salesforce seminars to build partnerships and stay updated on industry best practices.

● Client Engagement: Engaged with early potential clients and refined service offerings to address market needs in AI integration and Agile transformations.

Atlassian Team Manager Peloton Interactive 08/2023 – 12/2023

● Led Atlassian suite administration, enhancing team collaboration and process efficiency.

● Managed Atlassian Cloud administration, leading Jira Service Management migration and reducing operational costs by 20%.

● Developed automated workflows to streamline IT service management and support operations.

● Collaborated with compliance and security teams to enhance governance and ensure audit readiness. Principal Consultant Slalom 08/2021 – 05/2023

● Led enterprise Agile transformation efforts, coaching leadership teams and aligning business strategy with Agile frameworks.

● Spearheaded Jira and Confluence optimizations, increasing team productivity and efficiency.

● Established a Center of Excellence for Agile and AI Automation, driving adoption of best practices and automation strategies..

Principal Consultant CTG 03/2020 – 08/2021

● Provided Agile coaching to executive teams, refining delivery methodologies and optimizing product roadmaps.

● Led Jira and Confluence migrations, ensuring scalability and performance improvements.

● Developed standardized Agile frameworks, reducing project delivery times by 30%.. Atlassian Consultant BNY Mellon 10/2019 – 12/2019

● Designed and implemented Jira server enhancements, improving user experience and workflow automation.

● Led Confluence documentation consolidation projects, reducing retrieval time by 40%.

● Provided Jira workflow optimizations, improving project delivery timelines by 20%. Education

BA, Organizational Psychology

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick Certifications

● Atlassian Certified Associate – Cloud Foundations (Valid through July 2026)

● Jira Service Desk Administration - Multiple Certifications

● Agile & Lean Certifications and Achievements

Technical Skills

● Agile & Lean Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS)

● Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Trello, JSM Cloud)

● AI & Automation (Workflow Automation, AI-driven Productivity Tools)

● Cloud & DevOps (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, CI/CD Pipelines)

● Data & Reporting (Dashboard Configuration, Agile Metrics, KPI Analytics)

● Enterprise Collaboration (Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace) Industry Engagement

● Speaker at Atlassian NYC 2024, discussing Agile-AI convergence.

● Former Atlassian User Group Leader, recognized for contributions to Agile communities.

● Active participant in Slack/Salesforce industry events and AI seminars. Contact Information

Location: Aberdeen Township, NJ 07747

Email: ***********@*****.***

Phone: 908-***-****

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/johndpatton

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