Derek Blum

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ABOUT DEREK BLUM

Entrepreneurial product and project manager with a skill for solving complex problems and working cross-functionally- Drive commercial success by establishing a coherent product strategy that includes product ideation, business case development, market segmentation, and product roadmap development- Effective, client-oriented product manager with a proven track record for taking products to market leveraging an agile development process- Hands-on owner of overall software develoment life cycle, requirements definition, and UX design for new and incremental product delivery- Collaborative team leader who leads by example and encourages others to excel- Excellent cross-functional team facilitator experienced with bridging gaps between product management, engineering, software development, sales, customer support, and marketing- Results-oriented project management of a wide range of complex, analytical projects with responsibility for scoping, team formation, execution, communication, and delivery- Ethical, client-facing skills that foster communication, build trust, and provide support- Experience with product marketing including messaging, collateral development, performing software demos, and giving presentations- Creative problem solver who welcomes input from others- Entrepreneurial spirit comfortable working in innovative and fast-paced environmentsSpecialties: Product management, product strategy, team leadership, insurance industry expertise, risk management, risk transfer