DJ Roth

DJ Roth Technical Product, Project, and Program Management, Business Analysis, Team Operations https://www.linkedin.com/in/dj-roth-2112 SUMMARY Change leader. IT product and portfolio manager. Business analyst. 377 Windcroft Drive Westerville, OH 43082 -- SKILLS Transparent, respectful, accountable. I am the glue that holds teams together Team Leadership and focused on successful outcomes. Tech Product Management With nearly 20 years in the industry, I've advanced alongside the world of Transformation Management web app development since its early days. Educated as a computer engineer, Agile Methodologies my precise communication skills and my commitment to managing clear and Remote Collaboration realistic expectations established me as, first, a technical project manager, then a business analyst, and finally, as the business became more tech-centric, a technical product manager. In all roles, I brought clear goals, priorities, and requirements to the team, removed blockers, and provided mentorship to team members. In parallel, the business itself changed -- Business Analysis Program Management Project Management Vendor Management company-wide org structures eroded and disrupted established teams, leaving behind insecure individuals. Already appreciated by others for my bluntly respectful style, I was chosen by the HR team for change CERTIFICATIONS management training and became a transformation mentor. This experience Pragmatic Marketing helped me become an even better servant leader. Certified -- Level 3 Pragmatic Three years ago, my husband and I dove into parenthood. Preparing for huge Certified Usability Analyst personal growth, I decided to shift my professional gears as well and accepted the vice presidency of operations at a small custom software shop. I Marketing December 2013 Human Factors International July 2009 defined processes across all functions of the company and led project discoveries with new clients. An opportunity I’ve been fortunate to take as a result is becoming a founding board member of Global Won, a non-profit startup whose mission is to mentor, connect, and support other charitable orgs, both locally and worldwide. Now, with tech leadership experience, a passion project, and two joyful little EDUCATION The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mathematics 2002 - 2004 boys, I'm seeking new projects to drive to success. Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science Engineering 1996 - 2001 EXPERIENCE InSource Pro, Columbus, OH — Vice President of Operations FEBRUARY 2017 - PRESENT Implements process and directs operations across all functions. Directly works with clients to define the problem, shape the opportunity, and work outside-the-box to arrive at fresh solutions. McGraw-Hill Education, Columbus, OH — Director of Technical Product Management JULY 2013 - JUNE 2016 Technical product management of application and platform component development to support math, music, and reading learning programs on desktop and mobile devices for teachers and students in grades K through 12. Key Accomplishments: ● Transformed a well-established print-only math program (Everyday Math) into a digital learning experience that leveraged the high engagement factor of tablets for students and provided data gathering tools for teachers. ● Envisioned, designed, and implemented a reboot of MHE’s core music education programs, transitioning from content delivered via CDs to 100-percent online delivery with classroom tools. Duties: ● Co-owned product ownership with the business product sponsor; advised on technical feasibility, risks, and alignment to McGraw-Hill’s overarching platform strategy. Collaborated with business product sponsors to keep product backlogs groomed and prioritized. Co-led agile (Scrum) development teams alongside each team’s technical lead and project manager. Created and managed business requirements. ● Visited implemented customers and participated in support calls to ensure real users' needs were being addressed and new opportunities for further classroom transformation weren’t missed McGraw-Hill Education, Columbus, OH — Senior Technical Project Manager / Manager of Business Analysis / Product Manager SEPTEMBER 2004 - JUNE 2013 Led the technical analysis and design throughout McGraw-Hill’s path of digital transformation. Researched and defined what an educational content delivery platform should be. ● Collaborated with a small cross-functional team to identify opportunities to revolutionize the way MHE could support and change the face of education through technology. ● Developed and implemented the strategy to abandon what was the common path of publishing digitized forms of repurposed print content on disparate websites and CDs, and make way for a common online platform delivering classroom tools and learning experiences for teachers and students (K-12). Duties: ● Engaged with teachers and students to identify opportunities where McGraw-Hill could revolutionize the learning experience through technology. ● Elicited and defined business requirements. Advocated user-centered design and organized regular usability testing. Enforced platform strategy through alignment to existing components, when possible; facilitated cross-team requirement sessions to encourage commonality. Served as lynchpin between designers, developers and business product leaders. ● Hired, led, and scaled team of business analysts when number of projects increased. Managed development teams with collocated and distributed members (including out-of-state and o shore).