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Joel Small

@joelsmall

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Talented Product Owner Manager with extensive experience in software engineering.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic role where I can lead product development and foster innovation in a collaborative environment.

I am a seasoned Product Owner Manager with over a decade of experience in leading cross-functional teams and delivering high-quality software products. My background in Software Engineering, complemented by a minor in Information Technology Management, equips me with the technical expertise and strategic vision necessary to drive product development from conception to launch. I have successfully managed multiple projects, ensuring alignment with customer needs and organizational goals.

Throughout my career, I have excelled in agile methodologies, particularly as a Scrum Master, where I have facilitated PI planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. My ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels has been instrumental in fostering collaboration and achieving project milestones. I am passionate about leveraging data analytics to inform product strategy and enhance user experience, consistently striving for excellence in every aspect of product management.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Integrated Product Team Lead

Current

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Mar 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Led PI planning, daily stand-up, sprint planning, reviews, retro, backlog, load, capacity, and analytics/metrics reporting using Confluence, Jira, and others, fostering a sprint burndown and velocity of 87% on average. Defined the overall vision and purpose of the product, gathered and analyzed customer feedback into the product vision and strategy, and collaborated with clients, teams, and upper

PI Planning Jira Confluence Agile Scrum Product Roadmapping Financial Management Risk Management Power BI MS Access

Software Test Manager

Peraton

Jun 2021 - Sep 2023 (2 years 3 months)

Led test programs and teams through the full project lifecycle, mentoring and coaching associate and staff-level employees on all job essentials. Developed and executed master test plans encompassing complex systems solutions and dispersed project teams.

Verification)Test Planning Test Automation Excel Power BI MS Access Salesforce Agile Scrum Master Confluence Jira

Automation Lead Developer

Insight Global

Oct 2019 - Feb 2020 (4 months)

Utilized knowledge of system design and application architecture to expedite the investigation and resolution of incidents, automation, and problems reported from production. Standardized and automated change, validation, and deployment processes to increase efficiency and reduce risk, complexity, and cost.

System Design App Architecture Selenium Webdriver UAT Incident Response Agile Scrum Master Confluence Jira Salesforce

Test Manager

Raytheon

Jan 2018 - Jul 2019 (1 year 6 months)

Interpreted test requirements and documented procedures using Redmine and Jira. Managed testing to ensure all business requirements were met on software and hardware, mapping test cases to the Requirements Traceability Matrix.

Test Management Redmine Jira Requirements Traceability Matrix Test Case Development Scrum Software QA Agile Remedy

Senior Test Engineer

Newgen Technologies

Oct 2016 - Jan 2018 (1 year 3 months)

Developed system and software documentation and test plans using Excel and Word. Designed, developed, automated, and executed test procedures using RFT and Scenario Builder Tool.

Documentation Software Documentation Test Planning Excel Word Functional Testing Performance Testing Regression Testing Agile ETL Automated Testing

Lead Software Tester

Halfaker and Associates

Mar 2016 - Sep 2016 (6 months)

Created and developed test plans, procedures, QA/QC plans, strategy, and a test team. Estimated and obtained management support for the time, resources, and budget required to perform the testing.

Test Planning QA Test Strategy Mobile Testing Functional Testing Regression Testing UAT Performance Testing

Project Analyst / Lead Tester

Booz Allen Hamilton

Oct 2014 - Mar 2016 (1 year 5 months)

Led scrums in their entirety and produced a semi-monthly magazine for clients and upper management. Led the effort in testing and automation with different phases of functional and non-functional testing, planning, compliance, and assurance in an SDLC agile-based cadence.

Scrum Test Strategy Test Case Creation Test Execution Exploratory testing System Integration Usability Testing Regression Testing Performance Testing Mobile Testing Web Testing Application Testing SDLC Agile

Lead System Analyst and Database Administrator

Booz Allen Hamilton

Oct 2014 - Mar 2016 (1 year 5 months)

Supported the SAF/FM database, ensuring all work was appropriate and functional, and assisted with coding when needed. Sustained, created, and updated the existing Oracle database based on best practices, configuration, and security.

Database Administration Oracle Test Plans Test Cases Risk Management Mobile Testing Web Testing Application Testing Scrum SDLC Issue Tracking Bug Fix Verification Serena Business Management ITLML Tool

Software Engineer

Alion Science and Technology

Sep 2013 - Sep 2014 (1 year)

Established and maintained system/software update requirements and features. Conducted manual, automated, and unit testing in a waterfall-based environment using Selenium.

system updates Manual Testing Automated Testing Unit Testing Selenium Requirements Gathering Software Requirements Microsoft Excel Crystal Reports Visual Studio UML Activity Diagrams

Developer and Software Lead Tester

The University of Minnesota

Sep 2012 - May 2013 (8 months)

Designed and updated the roster database of college football players using SQL. Developed a gaming website using HTML, PHP, Java, Visual Studio, and CSS.

SQL HTML PHP Java Visual Studio CSS Test Cases Agile Development

Technician/Manager

ADT Security Systems

Jan 2010 - Dec 2012 (2 years 11 months)

Provided technical support and managed various tasks related to security system installations and maintenance. Assisted clients with troubleshooting and ensured proper functioning of security equipment.

Technical Support Security Systems Troubleshooting Equipment Maintenance