Robert Stephenson
About me
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My previous role as a systems engineer involved collaborating with development teams, product owners, and executive decision-makers, providing me with a comprehensive understanding of the software development process. I actively participated in activities such as prioritization, road mapping, usability research, market analysis, prototyping, stakeholder engagement, and testing and delivery. I possess strong skills in the following areas:
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Data collection and analysis: I excel in measuring and collecting data to derive insightful narratives, a crucial aspect of my professional growth.
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User persona and storyboarding: I am adept at understanding users, empathizing with audiences, and crafting compelling stories to inform product development.
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Requirements gathering: I understand the importance of creating Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) as a foundational step in product development.
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Cross-functional teams: Working as a systems engineer, I collaborated closely with various functional teams including developers, designers, product owners, data scientists, communications specialists, and PMOs. This experience has honed my ability to communicate effectively with each group, bridging gaps and facilitating seamless collaboration.
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Robert is immensely creative and curious. He loves exploring data-driven methodologies to unlock insights that drive creativity.
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Education
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MPS Product Management, Maryland Institute College of Art
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BS Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science
Domains
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Government IT systems
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Engineering Applications
Awards and Certs
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Up/Start Creative Entrepreneurship Finalist
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Toyota Mobility Challange Finalist
Applications
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Jira, Confluence, Figma, Balsamiq, DOORS (requirements), Project Management, SQL, VBA, Python