Nicholas O'Hara

Experience

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  Principal Financial Group

  May 2006 - Aug 2008

  Maintained IBM Content Manager and OnDemand retention databases.Added new repositories, monitored hardware, and kept all servers up to date. Observed and learned from the team about their roles and responsibilities.Packaged software with HP Radia & Norton.Maintained and deployed HP MFP printers to corporate center.Gathered information from various business areas to migrate them from Windows 2000 to XP.Worked with the Client Ops Team's top level help desk for desktop related issues.

  • Systems Analyst

    May 2007 - Aug 2008

  • Client Computing Operations Team - Workstation Services Intern

    May 2006 - May 2007
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  Iowa Health System

  Jan 2009 - Apr 2010

  Hardware Tech

  Supported end user hardware for Unity Point Health (then Iowa Health System) in Central Iowa.

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  Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc

  Jun 2010 - Jan 2014

  User Services Consultant
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  DuPont Pioneer

  Jan 2014 - Jul 2018

  •Secured $2MM in funding for a project to upgrade the Geographic Information Systems infrastructure after identifying a gap between business strategy and IT department’s capabilities•Introduced a new technology platform with tools to reduce cost and time to market for custom applications•Navigated significant organizational headwinds to achieve project deliverables•Enabled a standard technology platform for agronomic field activities by coordinating hardware purchases for our seed production agronomists in 14 countries•Drove the creation of an enterprise GIS strategy within Corteva IT Show less

  • Project Manager

    Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

  • Agile Delivery Lead, Integrated Operations Solution Delivery

    Nov 2015 - Apr 2018

  • Sr. Functional Analyst

    Jan 2014 - Nov 2015
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  Corteva Agriscience

  Apr 2018 - Oct 2019

  •Introduced product and portfolio management to multiple Enterprise IT organizations•Partnered with security and infrastructure teams to build roadmaps, improving visibility of their work•Escalated critical projects to Senior IT leaders to resolve compliance/regulatory issues •Took control over a struggling special project intended to yield $60MM in annual cost savings/avoidance•Delivered completion of desired cost savings by coordinating 16 projects across five IT departments•Partnered with Finance to ensure cost savings were accurately realized • Mapped into this role during the post-merger Corteva IT reorganization• Responsible for coordinating with multiple internal stakeholders and external vendors to support 400+ applications for Integrated Operations• Responsible for application lifecycle management in collaborating with the Enterprise Platforms group and Enterprise Architects for large upgrades, application decommissioning, etc.

  • Portfolio Manager

    Aug 2019 - Oct 2019

  • Special Program Manager

    Jun 2019 - Sept 2019

  • Service Delivery Lead, Infrastructure & Operations

    Apr 2018 - Aug 2019
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  Growers Edge

  Oct 2019 - Mar 2022

  •Introduced product management principles to ensure a comprehensive understanding of our products and their priorities•Scaled prototype product into a SaaS platform•Anticipated explosive product growth and directed my limited resources to improve its foundation•Partnered with external firm to build a mobile application to visualize our yield prediction data models•Built a high performing team by fostering a culture of inclusion, transparency, & empowerment•Instilled a culture of continuous learning about our customers and new technologies Show less

  • Product Manager

    Nov 2020 - Mar 2022

  • Product Analyst

    Oct 2019 - Nov 2020
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  Agoro Carbon Alliance

  Mar 2022 - Feb 2024

  • Interim Head of Product & Tech

    Apr 2022 - Feb 2024

  • Product Lead

    Mar 2022 - Feb 2024
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  Mighty Dog Roofing of Greater Des Moines

  Nov 2023 - now

  Owner

  Mighty Dog Roofing of Greater Des Moines specializes in Roofing, Storm Damage Repair, Siding and Windows. A locally owned and operated company is your choice for servicing Des Moines and surrounding areas. Mighty Dog Roofing is the most trusted name in the roofing industry, offering state-of-the-art 25-point inspections using our GoLive and Drone Superscan technology. This technology, matched with the highest quality products and superior workmanship, allows you to have peace of mind on the most important investment you have - your home. Show less