Jennifer Ewell
Verified Expert in Product Management
Product Manager
Jennifer has spent the past 18 years in product management roles, often as the sole product manager overseeing multiple products. Her experience includes growing existing product portfolios, helping form internal product startups in established companies, and leading MVP development for multiple bootstrapped and VC-funded startups. Jennifer is a keen problem solver, especially in complex and regulated industries, and her work has led to the launch of more than 20 software products.
Project Highlights
Expertise
Work Experience
Principal Consultant
Self-employed (Ewell Consulting, LLC)
- Collaborated with more than 10 clients for product, process, and design services.
- Managed MVPs for five companies, four of which are startups.
- Designed and managed a state's driver's license issuance and sanctioning system.
- Oversaw software development and releases, implementing Agile and DevOps processes with onshore and offshore teams.
- Managed the MVP of an audit management platform for the health and safety industry.
- Oversaw cybersecurity compliance programs for two clients.
Senior Product Manager
Intouch Solutions
- Served as the company's only product manager, overseeing multiple products and establishing a product management practice.
- Designed and managed a suite of SaaS products for the heavily regulated pharma marketing industry.
- Trained staff on UX and usability as the company's initial UX specialist and brought in the first UX-focused client to work with a major US prescription benefits provider.
- Negotiated product sales with multiple Fortune 500 pharmaceutical companies.
Business Systems Analyst
VML, Inc.
- Analyzed digital asset management needs and proposed solutions for a Fortune 500 auto manufacturer.
- Managed web application design changes for a major pet food manufacturer.
- Collaborated with partner agencies in the US and UK for joint solution design.
Product Manager
LaGarde, Inc.
- Led product strategy, design, and development efforts for B2B and B2C eCommerce platforms.
- Managed partnerships with vendors and payment processors.
- Created product demos and user materials for sales enablement.
Business Analyst (Product Management Team)
Freightquote.com
- Produced requirements and technical specifications for customer service, sales, marketing, and finance applications.
- Led a data migration/transformation analysis for a corporate acquisition.
- Developed procedural and process standards for the IT department.
Project History
Mid-market eCommerce Platform
https://www.digitalcommerce360.com/2008/06/03/lagarde-launches-phoenix-ecommerce-platform-to-meet-the-needs-of/Oversaw the launch of the new platform, including its feature at the Internet Retailer conference.
Social Monitoring Web App
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/intouch-solutions-launches-socialqueue-a-real-time-social-monitoring-tool-for-pharma-269183931.htmlLed strategy, development, IP protection, and contract negotiations for a regulatory-compliant monitoring app.
Driver License Issuance System
Led UX strategy and served as product owner for a state government's driver license issuance and sanctioning system.
Auditing Management System
Led product strategy, development, and market planning for a multi-industry system based on the ISO 19011 standard.
Education
Bachelor of General Studies Degree in Literature, Language, and Writing; Computer Science
University of Kansas - Lawrence, KS
Certifications
IIBA Certificate in Product Ownership Analysis (CPOA)
International Institute of Business Analysis
Pragmatic Certified Product Manager
Pragmatic Institute
Microcomputer Programmer/Analyst
Johnson County Community College
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