Farrah Burke

VP of Operations at Evercast

Farrah Burke has a diverse work experience spanning over 20 years. Farrah most recently worked at Evercast, starting in 2021. Farrah held various roles within the company, starting as a Senior Program Manager, then moving on to Head of PMO, and eventually becoming the VP of Operations. As VP of Operations, Farrah was responsible for overseeing and managing multiple teams, including Human Resources, Product Management, Program Management, Technical Writing, and Design. Farrah also played a key role in the strategic roadmapping and operational uplift of all processes within Evercast.

Prior to Evercast, Farrah worked at Nike from 2018 to 2021. Farrah held the position of Senior Program Manager in the Nike By You and The Nike App departments. In these roles, they managed enterprise programs, led SAFe transformation, and directed the delivery of work. Farrah was also involved in creating and leading overarching processes for the Nike App, including program intake, prioritization, release management, and roadmap alignment.

Before Nike, Farrah worked at Axian from 2015 to 2018. Farrah served as a Project Director, overseeing daily project management for client-focused software projects. Farrah also worked as a Senior Digital Project Manager at Nike in the Store Tools Workforce Management department, where they managed global implementations and system upgrades.

Prior to Axian, Farrah worked at Metal Toad in 2014 as a Senior Digital Project Manager, handling client-facing project management responsibilities. Farrah also worked as a Senior Digital Project Manager at Finity Communications from January 2014 to October 2014, managing web and application development projects.

Earlier in their career, Farrah worked at A-dec as a Program Manager from 2007 to 2013, leading international hardware and software technology projects. Farrah also worked at Hollywood Entertainment as a Digital Project Manager from 2003 to 2007, leading projects in the Store Systems department. Additionally, they held the role of Business System Analyst at Rentrak from 2001 to 2003, conducting audit reviews on major video chains. Farrah began their career at the State of Oregon as a State Auditor in the IT Audits Division from 1999 to 2001.

Overall, Farrah's work experience showcases their expertise in program management, project management, strategic roadmapping, operational uplift, and leadership in various industries.

Farrah Burke attended Western Oregon University from 1995 to 1999, where they earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree in Public Policy and Administration. Farrah also holds a certification as a ScrumMaster from Scrum Alliance, although the specific month and year of obtaining this certification were not provided.

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Timeline

  • VP of Operations

    January, 2023 - present

  • Head of PMO

    April, 2021

  • Senior Program Manager

    January, 2021