Emily Tanner

Experience

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  Foundation Title Agency, Ltd.

  Jun 2004 - Oct 2006

  Network Administrator / Title Processor

  - Created and installed an interactive website using Java and HTML Kit.- Assisted all employees with network and computer related issues.- Responsible for producing companies final product.

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  Fiserv

  Nov 2006 - Nov 2008

  Data Analyst / Data & Reporting Specialist

  - Managed and executed several vital weekly and monthly processes, while ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.- SQL database manager.- Manager of MS Access SQL linked reporting tools with custom code. - Automated multiple standard team processes.

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  AC Lens

  Mar 2009 - Aug 2022

  • Manage the product strategy and development for back-end platforms with close interconnections to the eCommerce front-end.• Advocate for shared processes and tools within the Internal Systems teams, advising on enhancements.• Drive the development and automation of solutions across the Internal Systems teams, such as feedback mechanisms and release processes.• Directly oversee Business Analysts within internal systems development teams.• Leader of ideation, discovery, planning and launch of innovative features and new solutions.• Define and influence measures of success for products, making them visible to stakeholders and deriving actionable conclusions.• Solutions architect for building scalable processes and applications from scratch for operational support. • Program Manager of system integrations with external and internal partners via: API / XML / EDI / EAI / DI. • Serve as a primary liaison for significant external partners. • Bridge the gap between business problems and technical solutions, leveraging collaborative stakeholder engagement.• Led the development and implementation of the work item organization process for all work requests and projects. Show less • Software developer for Retail store fronts and back-end systems.• Assisted in new feature planning, development, implementation, testing and debugging on all sites. • Project lead on developing and implementing major and minor enhancements. • Responsible for daily debugging to fix errors and bugs. • Lead on database redesign to implement normalization and standards.• Database management lead.• Lead on major upgrades and integrations of existing custom applications. • Assisted with server and firewall maintenance, network attack prevention and mitigation. • Help desk support as needed. Show less

  • Internal Systems Product Manager

    May 2018 - Aug 2022

  • Senior eCommerce & Application Developer

    Mar 2009 - May 2018
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  National Vision Inc.

  Aug 2022 - now

  • Works closely with executives and managers in operations, finance, merchandising and I.T. infrastructure to devise and manage the strategy for the company's portfolio of back-office applications, and communicates this strategy to relevant stakeholders• Partners with internal and external stakeholders to architect retail processes and systems• Oversees product QA testing as needed to ensure business requirements are met• Provides regular reporting to internal stakeholders on project status, release notes and key performance indicators• Reviews and modifies existing projects to maximize profitability and meet customer need through ongoing analysis, cost containment and pricing• Reviews new developments in the market and evaluates potential products • Communicates features to software engineers and developers, ensuring they have a complete understanding of the underlying requirements behind a feature request• Applies critical thinking and thoughtful questioning to understand the underlying requirements behind a feature request• Facilitates groups or teams through the problem solving and creative thinking processes leading to the development and implementation of new approaches, systems, structures and methods• Uses creativity, past experience, and logic to see a project from concept to final implementation Show less • Spearhead the crafting of comprehensive product strategies company-wide, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.• Manage the development of product roadmaps for both front-end and back-end software platforms across the organization.• Take charge of prioritizing, executing, and delivering business outcomes, ensuring successful product launches.• Directly oversee Business Analysts within all development teams.• Serve as a subject matter expert on platform functionalities, external integrations, and business logic.• Utilize proficient SQL querying skills to conduct research and analysis, informing product decisions.• Collect and quantify product-related challenges through feedback and customer research to inform future development efforts.• Collaborator with UI/UX to facilitate the best user experience.• Owner of software development CapEx planning for annual budget. Show less

  • Director of I.T. Product Management

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Senior Digital Product Manager

    Aug 2022 - Jun 2024