Tara Finigan

Tara Finigan

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Product Manager | Product Owner | Product Development Specialist

  • Education

    • Texas State University

      2024 -
      Master of Business Administration - MBA
    • Boise State University

      2018 - 2019
      Bachelor of Science - BS Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

      Activities and Societies: Women's Golf Team

    • Austin Community College

      2022 - 2022
      Introduction to WWW Authoring, HTML, and CSS; Introduction to Programming Languages; UX Design
    • Portland State University

      2015 - 2018
      Bachelor of Science - BS Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

      Activities and Societies: Women's Golf Team

  • Experience

    • Stevenson Systems, Inc.

      May 2020 - now

      ★ I harnessed my leadership skills to lead an Agile team in our company, where I focused on enhancing and deploying new features across multiple platforms. I took charge of owning and prioritizing program backlog items, aligning them perfectly with our business objectives.★ I also conducted in-depth needs assessments to tailor our product offerings to the unique requirements of our key clients. I facilitated daily meetings with product owners, delivering essential updates and driving impactful business decisions.★ Notable achievements include introducing our platform to more than 15 Fortune 500 companies, with a strong emphasis on expanding our market reach and impact. ★ I pioneered the integration of Agile Methodologies into our team's workflow, resulting in increased efficiency and adaptability. I successfully executed over 15 features for a single client within a year, catalyzing significant product improvements. ★ Additionally, I led client onboarding and training initiatives, ensuring a seamless transition and high user satisfaction. Show less ★ I played a key role in my position by leading sprint planning sessions, setting priorities, and structuring sprints to optimize productivity. I proactively identified and resolved dependencies, ensuring a smooth workflow and steady project progress.★ Additionally, I had the opportunity to craft user-friendly UI/UX designs for new features and enhancements, which contributed to the product's improved usability and overall appeal. Through my efforts, we successfully implemented more than 40 features, greatly enhancing the product's expansion and functionality. Show less

      • Senior Digital Product Manager

        Jun 2022 - now
      • Senior Product Owner

        May 2020 - Jun 2022
    • BackSwing Golf Events

      Oct 2021 - May 2023
      Fundraising Consultant

      Engage with golfers during charity golf events to help fundraise for designated foundation.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified SAFe® Scrum Master

      Scaled Agile, Inc.
      Dec 2022
    • SAFe 5 Product Owner/Product Manager Certification

      Scaled Agile, Inc.
      Nov 2022