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KATE EGBABOR

Calgary,AB

Summary

Experienced Product Owner with a strong background in end-to-end SaaS product development, including requirements gathering, roadmap execution, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to translate customer needs into actionable user stories, driving successful product releases. Skilled in Agile methodologies, business analysis, and effective communication. CBAP-certified Business Analyst and Scrum Master with a passion for delivering value-driven solutions.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Owner

Shaw Communications
01.2022 - Current
  • Led product ownership of SHAWs field management product, driving value-maximized releases and enhancing customer satisfaction
  • Collaborated with product management and engineering teams to design, develop, and deliver product releases aligned with customer requirements and strategic goals
  • Conducted diligent requirement gathering, translating needs into actionable user stories for execution
  • Engaged directly with customers to identify problems, capture unmet needs, and understand desired outcomes for case management
  • Managed and prioritized the product backlog, optimizing work-stream efficiency and delivering value-driven features
  • Accountable for end-to-end product delivery, contributing to the overall vision and roadmap
  • Collaborated in designing, developing, and analyzing product usage metrics, fostering data-driven decision-making
  • Gathered and analyzed competitive analysis, facilitated Program Increment Planning

Digital Product Owner

Atco Ltd
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Led digital touchpoints initiatives, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
  • Developed and maintained product documentation, business cases, and go-to-market strategies
  • Conducted market research, gathered insights, and communicated product updates
  • Participated in Agile ceremonies, translated business goals into actionable user stories
  • Led business requirements and process reviews, contributing to roadmap prioritization and execution
  • Ensured effective sprint management, release support, and status communication for seamless execution
  • Assisted in triaging, root cause analysis, and resolution of data quality issues
  • Conducted product training for new releases and ad hoc sessions to empower users
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver interactive display and software solutions, aligning with business objectives
  • Translated business requirements into clear user stories, maintained and prioritized product backlog
  • Conducted sprint reviews, engaged stakeholders, and managed product feedback
  • Supported development teams as the go-to person for product requirements and customer needs
  • Championed digital channel performance, facilitated discussions, and supported UI/UX design.

Senior Business Analyst

Horizant Solutions
11.2016 - 12.2020
  • Collaborated as a liaison between business, customers, and development teams
  • Documented process improvements, gathered and documented business requirements
  • Led workshops, developed end-to-end process solutions, and maintained the product backlog
  • Conducted end-to-end testing, managed defects, and collaborated with QA teams
  • Supported Agile framework implementation, drove change, and maintained stakeholder relationships.

Business Analyst

City of Calgary
10.2014 - 10.2016
  • Produced business cases, captured requirements, and documented process improvements
  • Managed project scope, traced requirements, and facilitated solution design
  • Reviewed solution designs, aligned processes with business and IT architecture
  • Coordinated UAT, obtained sign-offs, and triaged defects for resolution
  • Utilized BPMN, Salesforce, Oracle CRM, and other tools for process modeling.

Education

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) -

International Institute of Business Analysis
2019

Scrum Master Accredited Certification (SMAC) - undefined

International Scrum Institute
2019

Scrum Product Owner Accredited Certification (SPOAC) - undefined

International Scrum Institute
2019

Scrum Team Member Accredited Certification (STMAC - undefined

International Scrum Institute
2019

BSc (Hons) - Economics and Statistics

University of Benin
2007

Skills

SOFTWARE TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES:

  • JIRA, Confluence, LucidChart, MS Visio, Figma, Balsamiq, BPMN, Salesforce, Oracle CRM, ServiceNow, Microsoft Office Suite (SharePoint, Teams, MS Office Suite

SKILLS:

  • Product Management, Business Analysis, Agile Methodologies, User Story Creation, Requirements Management, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Collaboration, UX/UI Design, Data Analysis, Defect Tracking, Stakeholder Engagement, Program Increment Planning

Timeline

Product Owner

Shaw Communications
01.2022 - Current

Digital Product Owner

Atco Ltd
01.2021 - 12.2021

Senior Business Analyst

Horizant Solutions
11.2016 - 12.2020

Business Analyst

City of Calgary
10.2014 - 10.2016

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) -

International Institute of Business Analysis

Scrum Master Accredited Certification (SMAC) - undefined

International Scrum Institute

Scrum Product Owner Accredited Certification (SPOAC) - undefined

International Scrum Institute

Scrum Team Member Accredited Certification (STMAC - undefined

International Scrum Institute

BSc (Hons) - Economics and Statistics

University of Benin
KATE EGBABOR