Pmp® Kirk M. Dowd Csm, Csp-Po

Kirk M. Dowd has over 20 years of work experience in various roles related to project management, business analysis, and software development. Kirk M. is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), and Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSP-PO).

Starting in 1998, Kirk worked at EDS as a Blockpoint Testing Coordinator, where they coordinated testing efforts for GM Dealership applications. Kirk M. was responsible for resolving testing equipment needs and ensuring smooth testing across multiple platforms.

From 2000 to 2005, Kirk worked at Accenture, initially as a Desktop Applications Developer, implementing solutions to improve productivity and reduce expenses for a chemical manufacturer. Kirk M. then served as an SCM Tech Analyst, implementing key Software Configuration Management processes for source control and achieving Capability Maturity Model Level 3. Lastly, as a Lead Developer, they enhanced and maintained payroll and benefits applications for Dow Chemical.

At Spencer Stuart from 2005 to 2011, Kirk was an Applications Design Specialist. Kirk M. facilitated meetings with business users and stakeholders, documented requirements, and obtained approval. Kirk M. played a vital role in capturing user needs and ensuring their alignment with business goals.

From 2011 to 2013, Kirk worked at KnowledgeAdvisors as a Senior Product Specialist. Kirk M. led cross-functional design teams, documented functionality requirements, and designed solutions for their proprietary software as a service application.

At Cengage Learning in 2013, Kirk served as a System Analyst II within an agile environment. Kirk M. collaborated with product owners and developers to identify and prioritize requirements and managed the backlog of stories for multiple projects simultaneously.

From 2013 to 2015, Kirk worked at United Shore, initially as a Senior Business Analyst. Kirk M. identified gaps in the client-facing production website and managed the development and implementation of solutions. Kirk M. also contributed to the design of a mobile application for brokers to access loan information. Later, they became an IT Team Lead, leading a 10-person team of developers and business analysts, and managing project assignments based on team capacity.

In 2015, Kirk briefly worked at mCubed Staffing as a Senior Business Analyst before joining MOTOR Information Systems. At MOTOR, they held multiple roles, starting as a Project Manager and Business Analyst. Kirk M. took the lead in managing projects and played a key role in the development of the MOTOR BullkX application. Later, they became a Manager of Product Development and Sustenance for Application Development, guiding a team of 28 developers, business analysts, and quality assurance team members. Currently, Kirk serves as the Senior Manager of Product Development and Sustenance, responsible for keeping teams on track and ensuring delivery milestones are met while effectively managing stakeholder expectations.

Kirk M. Dowd, PMP®, CSM, CSP-PO has a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems from Wayne State University. Kirk M. attended Wayne State University from 1995 to 1997. Prior to that, they obtained an Associate's degree in General Studies from Macomb Country Community College, where they studied from 1992 to 1995.

In addition to their academic achievements, Kirk M. Dowd has obtained several certifications. In October 2015, they became a Project Management Professional through the Project Management Institute. In May 2016, they obtained the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification from the Scrum Alliance. Kirk M.'scommitment to continuous learning is evident as they also achieved the Certified Scrum Professional - Product Owner (CSP-PO) certification in August 2019, also from the Scrum Alliance. Most recently, Kirk completed the Hearst Leadership Development Program through Harvard Business Publishing Corporate Learning in October 2020.

From the provided information, it is clear that Kirk M. Dowd has an educational background in management information systems and general studies. Kirk M. has also demonstrated a commitment to professional development by obtaining certifications in project management and scrum methodologies.