Natalya Keaney
@natalyakeaney
Experienced Principal Product Owner with a focus on process optimization.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Principal Product Owner with a strong background in leading cross-functional teams and optimizing workflows. Currently at Aptos, I spearhead integration efforts that align projects with business objectives, ensuring smooth execution and enhancing efficiency across multiple teams. My experience includes managing vendor relationships and driving process improvements that significantly reduce costs and streamline operations.
Previously, I served as a Principal QA Analyst, where I led quality assurance initiatives and collaborated closely with development and DevOps teams to refine testing strategies. My technical expertise includes utilizing tools like JMeter, Postman, MySQL, and MSSQL for performance testing, which has been instrumental in supporting deployment pipelines and CI/CD processes. With a solid foundation in Agile methodologies and a commitment to continuous improvement, I strive to foster collaboration and innovation in every project I undertake.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Principal Product Owner
Aptos
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Led cross-functional integration efforts across multiple teams, ensuring smooth execution of initiatives. Defined business requirements and collaborated with internal stakeholders to align projects with business objectives.
Principal QA Analyst
Aptos
Oct 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Spearheaded quality assurance initiatives, ensuring smooth integration across various platforms. Partnered with development, DevOps, and product teams to refine testing strategies and process efficiencies.
Integration Lead
Aptos
Oct 2019 - Present (5 years 10 months)
Led integration efforts for multiple products, ensuring compatibility and seamless functionality. Worked closely with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements that enhanced overall product efficiency.
Business Analyst
Aptos
Dec 2015 - Present (9 years 8 months)
Partnered with Product Managers and development teams to define and refine business requirements. Served as Scrum Master, ensuring Agile processes were followed and improving coordination across teams.
Quality Assurance Software Engineer
Aptos
Mar 2012 - Present (13 years 5 months)
Established best practices for quality assurance, working closely with development teams. Automated testing workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual testing overhead.
Associate Software Engineer
Photronics
Aug 2011 - Present (14 years)
Developed Java-based software features, collaborating with business analysts to meet functional requirements. Contributed to the development of in-house tools to improve operational efficiency.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SUSt. Bonaventure University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science & Mathematics
2007 - 2011
Grade: 3.26
Activities and societies: Former Division 1 Swimmer; competed in Atlantic 10 Championships all four years of college. Former USA Swim Coach.
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Mathematics. Achieved a GPA of 3.26 and received an Honorable Mention for Service in Computer Science.
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