Kay Ake
@kayake
Agile Product Owner with over 10 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am an Agile Product Owner and Product Manager with over 10 years of experience leading IT and digital applications across diverse sectors. My expertise lies in bridging the gap between business goals and technical delivery, ensuring that I manage cross-functional teams to build user-centric products that solve real-world challenges.
Throughout my career, I have excelled in driving product vision, strategy, and execution to deliver impactful solutions. I thrive in dynamic environments, leveraging my deep understanding of Agile methodologies, stakeholder management, and data-driven decision-making to create seamless digital experiences that enhance user satisfaction and drive business growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Product Owner
Hitachi Solution/DEFRA
Jan 2023 - Sep 2023 (8 months)
Led the development of a mandatory digital waste tracking system for the UK government, aligning with the Resources and Waste Strategy. Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure compliance, while overseeing the product roadmap and user experience design.
Product Manager
BP
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)
Managed the In-Truck Connect application project to enhance fleet management for fuel efficiency. Defined product vision, collaborated with stakeholders, and ensured seamless integration with truck dashboards.
Product Manager
HMRC
Oct 2021 - Jan 2022 (3 months)
Led the discovery phase for a Single Customer Account project, engaging stakeholders to define business drivers and develop a product roadmap for future phases.
Product Manager
Department for Works and Pensions
Feb 2021 - Oct 2021 (8 months)
Developed product vision and roadmaps for microservices, ensuring alignment with user needs and government standards, while managing stakeholder communications.
Product Owner
Kainos/Public Health England
Jan 2021 - Feb 2021 (1 month)
Oversaw the development of the Contact Tracing Application System, facilitating workshops to capture user stories and ensuring compliance with GDS standards.
Product Manager
Education & Skill Funding Agency
May 2019 - Mar 2020 (10 months)
Led the Better Financial Reporting Programme, transforming financial reporting processes and providing insights through a Master Data Repository.
Product Owner
Defra
Oct 2018 - Mar 2019 (5 months)
Managed the EU Exit Trade Ops project, ensuring business continuity and compliance through stakeholder engagement and process mapping.
Product Manager
Specsavers
Feb 2018 - Apr 2018 (2 months)
Led the Data Platform Project, focusing on Big Data architecture and ensuring delivery of a scalable solution to meet business demands.
Product Owner
Education & Skill Funding Agency
Oct 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 2 months)
Developed a new digital apprenticeship service, utilizing GDS principles and stakeholder collaboration to enhance user experience.
Product Owner
Aviva Insurance
Jan 2016 - Sep 2016 (8 months)
Managed the reinsurance agreement project, focusing on business requirements elicitation and data management for claims administration.
Product Owner
Capita Insurance
Jun 2015 - Jan 2016 (7 months)
Supported corporate restructuring by managing stakeholder communications and data extraction strategies for compliance.
Product Owner
Web Technology Group
Dec 2014 - Apr 2015 (4 months)
Captured use cases and user stories for various processes, actively participating in scrum ceremonies to ensure project progress.
Product Owner
Education Funding Agency
Apr 2014 - Dec 2014 (8 months)
Implemented GDS framework in project delivery, managing stakeholder workshops and defining document management policies.
Product Owner
Dept of Business Innovation & Skills
Apr 2013 - Mar 2014 (11 months)
Elicited business requirements for ECM solutions, providing expert guidance on document management capabilities and participating in scrum ceremonies.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Reading
Financial Modelling, Finance
2012 - 2012
Completed a course in Financial Modelling, focusing on the development of financial models for decision-making in business.
University of Reading
MRes Advanced Automation and Design, Engineering
2002 - 2004
Completed a Master of Research (MRes) in Advanced Automation and Design, focusing on innovative approaches to automation in engineering processes.
University of Reading
BEng Hons Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Engineering
2000 - 2002
Earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng Hons) in Manufacturing Systems Engineering, emphasizing the integration of manufacturing processes and systems.
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