Abdullah Yousif

Experience

1. Product Team Lead

   Georgia-Pacific LLC

   Oct 2023 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Drive the delivery of high impact solutions through effective demand management and agile methodologies. Lead the product teams in delivering products that meet both business demand and objectives.Key responsibilities and achievements include:Leadership and Strategy:Guide cross-functional teams through sprint cycles, ensuring alignment with product roadmaps and business objectives. Help develop and implement playbooks and strategies that enhance efficiency and product quality. Agile Management:Lead agile processes and practices, facilitating sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives to ensure timely and effective product development.Relationship Building:Cultivate strong business relationships with stakeholders and partners, aligning product initiatives with organizational goals and customer needs.Process Development: Design and refine processes to streamline product development and delivery, empowering teams to operate more effectively and responsively. Knowledge Sharing: Promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning with the product teams through regular workshops, training sessions, and the creation of comprehensive documentation.Team Empowerment: Focus on empowering product teams by fostering a collaborative environment, providing mentorship, and encouraging innovative thinking to drive successful outcomes.

Education

• Fort Valley State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mathematics

  2008 — 2012

• University of Arkansas

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical Engineering

  2012 — 2016

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Time Management
• Leadership
• Research
• Windows
• Java
• Microsoft Word
• Rslogix
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Office
• Customer Service
• Troubleshooting
• Testing
• Cause Mapping
• Proficy Hmi/Scada Ifix Fundamentals
• Teamwork
• Data Analysis