Shawn Waliser, JD CSM

Shawn Waliser, JD CSM has extensive work experience in various roles and companies. Starting in 2010, they worked as a Project Manager at Verizon Wireless, managing a portfolio of projects related to server installations, software development, VPN redesign, and system design. From 2011 to 2013, they served as a Project Manager at T-Mobile, where they owned the Cloud Printing implementation and mentored other project managers. In 2013, they started their own law practice, the Law Office of Shawn Waliser, where they analyzed civil, criminal, and regulatory matters, advised clients, and represented them in court. Additionally, they volunteered as a Webmaster for the Guemes Island Environmental Trust, gathering requirements, designing, and managing a non-profit website. From 2014 to 2016, they worked as a Senior Software Project Manager at e-Gov Systems, recovering a custom web-based tax portal project and implementing ITSM Framework Service Support processes. In 2016, they became a Senior Program Manager at Affirma Consulting and Garrison Finish, overhauling scrum processes and creating product roadmaps for Apple Leisure Group. Shawn then joined T-Mobile again in 2017 as a Senior Technical Project Manager, responsible for IT project delivery of retail customer products and frontline Care applications. From 2021 to 2022, they worked at WarnerMedia as a Product Owner/Tech Project Manager, driving enhancements to data products in the Content Metadata group. And currently, in 2023, they are employed at Starbucks as a Program Manager, focusing on retail infrastructure.

Shawn Waliser, JD CSM, has a comprehensive education history that spans various institutions and fields of study. Starting in 2000, Shawn attended Seattle University School of Law, where they earned a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree in Environmental Law, completing their studies in 2003.

Prior to law school, Shawn pursued a Master's degree at City University of Seattle from 1989 to 1990, focusing on Business.

In 1983 and 1984, Shawn attended Washington State University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Travel.

Before their time at Washington State University, Shawn briefly studied Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies, and Humanities at the University of Washington in 1982.

Shawn also has a history at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, with no specific degree or field of study mentioned, from 1979 to 1982.

Furthermore, Shawn graduated from Mercer Island High School, although no specific degree or field of study is provided.

Aside from their formal education, Shawn has obtained a range of certifications throughout their career. Notable certifications include Agile Product Owner Role: Foundations, California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Essential Training, Communication for Product Managers, Learning Cloud Computing: Core Concepts, Planning and Releasing Software with Jira, Product Management Tips, Product Management: Building a Product Roadmap, GDPR Compliance: Essential Training, Understanding and Prioritizing Data Privacy, and Strategic Planning Foundations. These certifications provide Shawn with additional expertise in various areas of product management and compliance.

In addition to their educational background and certifications, Shawn is also an attorney, as indicated by their attainment of an Attorney designation from the Washington State Bar Association in November 2003.