ola Junaid
@olajunaid
Experienced Senior Technical Product Owner with a strong academic background.
What I'm looking for
I am Dr. Olatunbosun Junaid, a dedicated Senior Technical Product Owner with extensive experience in driving product solutions and managing cross-functional teams. My academic journey culminated in a Doctor of Business Administration, complemented by certifications in Agile methodologies. I thrive in collaborative environments where I can leverage my skills to translate complex business needs into actionable software solutions.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led initiatives at organizations such as Cotiviti and Minnesota IT, where I honed my abilities in requirements management, stakeholder communication, and user acceptance testing. My role as an Adjunct Faculty member at Prairie View A&M University allows me to share my knowledge and mentor the next generation of professionals in Management Information Systems.
With a strong foundation in both technical and business domains, I am passionate about fostering innovation and ensuring that products not only meet but exceed user expectations. I am eager to contribute my expertise to a forward-thinking organization that values continuous improvement and agile practices.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Technical Product Owner
Cotiviti
Apr 2021 - Present (4 years 2 months)
Drives solution definitions by gathering and translating testable requirements into application software solutions, collaborating continuously with diverse teams including product managers, developers, and data scientists. Conducts interviews and workshops to elicit business needs, refines program backlog, and prioritizes team backlog for iteration readiness. Facilitates User Acceptance Testing (U
Adjunct Faculty, MIS
Prairie View A&M University
Jan 2025 - Present (5 months)
Creates syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, and assessments aligned with departmental standards. Guides students in career decision-making and internship applications, while grading exams and maintaining accurate records. Engages in decision-making for selecting reputable educational publishing vendors.
Business Analyst
Minnesota IT (MNIT)
Feb 2020 - Apr 2021 (1 year 2 months)
Provided continuous enhancement and support for the Minnesota Eligibility Technology System (METS), coordinating with businesses on healthcare eligibility programs during open and special enrollments. Managed requirements communication, conflict resolution, and formal approvals to align project teams and stakeholders on scope. Conducted solution assessment and validation, identifying gaps and prod
Technical Business Analyst
Merrill Corporation
Mar 2016 - Aug 2018 (2 years 5 months)
Built a proprietary Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) tool that interfaced with composition and data repository tools, providing continuous client support on the platform. Conducted JAD sessions with stakeholders to identify and document business requirements, acting as a liaison between technical teams and business clients. Participated in reviewing user stories during Sprint Planning, performed
Business Analyst
Minnesota IT (MNIT)
Aug 2018 - Feb 2020 (1 year 6 months)
Implemented continuous improvement projects for 72 modules under the Correctional Operations Management System (COMS) application, including enhancement and support. Tested Office 365 and Windows 10 compatibility across all Department of Corrections applications and wrote test cases for TFS to Azure DevOps Server transition. Liaised with business and technology teams, performed requirement analysi
Graduate Assistant
University of Ibadan
Aug 2006 - Present (18 years 10 months)
Taught three theoretical undergraduate physics courses and supervised two experimental undergraduate courses, organizing tutorials for over 150 students. Inspired and motivated students for national science competitions and supervised two undergraduate projects in Solid Earth Physics. Maintained accurate records and provided comprehensive academic support to students.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Metropolitan State University
M.S. Management Information Systems, Management Information Systems
Earned a Master of Science in Management Information Systems. Studied the strategic use of information technology in organizations.
University of Ibadan
MSc. Physics, Physics
Activities and societies: Taught three theoretical undergraduate courses: Basic Principles of Physics 1, Basic Principle of Physics 2, Classical Physics 1. Supervised two Experimental undergraduate courses: Experimental Physics 1, Experimental Physics 2. Organized tutorials for over 150 students to address challenges they faced. Inspired and motivated students to national science competitions. Supervised two undergraduate projects in the field of Solid Earth Physics.
Completed a Master of Science degree in Physics. Focused on advanced topics in physics.
University of Ibadan
BSc. Physics, Physics
Obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics. Gained foundational knowledge in various areas of physics.
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Doctor of Business Administration, Business Administration
Completed a Doctor of Business Administration program. Focused on advanced business concepts and research methodologies.
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business
Certified Agile Practitioner, Agile Practices
Obtained certification as an Agile Practitioner from the Opus College of Business. Gained expertise in Agile methodologies and practices.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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