Joseph Putnik
Verified Expert in Product Management
Product Manager
New York, NY, United States
Toptal member since August 9, 2024
Joseph is an experienced data scientist, product manager, and agile coach with a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions across technology and business domains. He leverages his Python programming and data analysis expertise to help clients achieve their goals through data-driven insights and strategic guidance. With a deep understanding of machine learning, Joseph excels at developing models that drive decision-making and improve business outcomes.
Project Highlights
Expertise
- Agile
- Data Science
- Jira
- Language Models
- Machine Learning
- Product Management
- Python
- Tableau
Work Experience
Founder | Data Scientist, Product Manager, and Agile Coach
Cerebtitious LLC
- Improved marketing strategy effectiveness at Athletic Greens by creating dynamic Tableau visualizations that provided insights into customer behavior and campaign performance, leading to increased engagement and expansion of the target audience.
- Conducted comprehensive commercial due diligence for May River Capital's acquisition target by evaluating market trends, growth drivers, and competitor landscapes, resulting in a robust five-year forecast of the total addressable market.
- Automated data reporting systems. Developed Python scripts to automate financial reporting processes for Focus Brands, significantly improving accuracy and saving several days of work per quarter across seven retail brands.
- Transitioned reporting systems to Power BI at Kenvue, enhancing executive decision-making capabilities by providing clearer data insights and optimizing budget management, which identified potential cost savings and investment opportunities.
- Spearheaded the adoption of Agile practices at Anheuser-Busch's BeyondBeer business unit, managing over a dozen scrum teams and conducting training for over 200 individuals, which improved team performance and strategic alignment.
Project History
Business Intelligence for Retail Food Portfolio
Improved the financial reporting process for all seven brands, saving several days of work each quarter while offering valuable insights to franchisees.
eCommerce Digital Transformation
Enhanced operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, reducing service delivery times by 35% and increasing customer satisfaction scores by 20%. These improvements subsequently drove a 15% annual revenue increase.
Enterprise-wide Agile Transformation
Led an agile transformation at a major food and beverage company, resulting in a 30% reduction in time to market and significant improvements in product quality and team collaboration.
As an agile coach, I thoroughly assessed the existing processes and collaborated with key stakeholders to develop a tailored transformation roadmap. The initiative included extensive training on Agile principles and Scrum methodologies, establishing cross-functional scrum teams, and implementing Agile ceremonies and practices. I provided continuous coaching and support to ensure teams could adapt and thrive in the new agile environment.
This transformation led to faster time to market, enhanced product quality, increased employee engagement, and better alignment with market needs, positioning the company for long-term success.
Education
Master's Degree in Data Science
Northwestern University - Chicago, IL, USA
Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Information Management
University of Colorado - Leeds School of Business - Boulder, CO, USA
Skills
Tools
Jira, Tableau, Slack
Paradigms
Agile, Change Management
Other
Data Science, Language Models, Machine Learning, Python, Microsoft Teams, Corporate Finance, Product Management
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