Ej Blunt

About Ej Blunt

Dynamic and entrepreneurial Technology & Product Leader with a proven track record of delivering high-impact, scalable, and flexible technology and teams- Missionary over mercenary, personal care and expertise to get the job done the right way that meets business requirements and exceed expectations- MBA graduate and CSPO with over 20 years of progressively responsible, professional experience in various technology forward roles and industries- G-S-D attitude, no excuses just figure out a way to get it done.High-Level Experience- Industry experience includes: Automotive, Environmental, Home Remodeling, Government, Education, Emergency Response, Private Equity Investing, and Legal- Extensive experience working with Federal, State, and Local government agencies, including DoD, EPA, Army Corps of Engineers, FDOT, SWFWMD, SFWMD, FDEP, and more.Qualifications- Expert in leading and executing strategy across startup companies, small businesses, and enterprises, as well as small and large scale projects- Strategically minded and pragmatic manager that develops and guides strategic vision and execution through short and long-term planning- Proactively identifies and resolves difficult issues ensuring that the root causes are addressed to avoid recurrence of the issues in the future- Proficient in modernizing existing technology stacks and third-party integrations to streamline and automate workflows and processes- Conscientious budget manager with extensive experience managing and implementing revenue streams, as well as identifying and executing on cost-savings opportunities.Relationship & Cultural Experience- Cross-functional collaborator that works across all levels of organizational leadership and departments, including C-Suite, Finance & Accounting, HR, Marketing, Technology, Operations, and more- Coaches and mentors technology team members, as well as provides guidance and training across the organization- Influencial, high EQ leader that builds and cultivates relationships with stakeholders, clients, and coworkers- Builder of \"teams of missionaries are engaged, motivated, have a deep understanding of the business context, and tangible empathy for the customer.\"~MartyCagan~

Experience

1. Head of Product

   Renuity

   Feb 2023 — Present · US

   As the Head of Product, I play a pivotal role in shaping our product strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring the successful development and delivery of 0-1 and first-party applications, as well as vetting and implementation of third-party applications. I lead and manage our product, engineering, and Q/A teams, as well as our SDLC.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS- Defined and implemented SDLC workflow based on Agile methodologies and Scrum frameworks- Led the design and development of a 0-1 mobile POS for sales team- Led the R&D and initial development of a 0-1 CRM platform- Vetted and Implemented best-in-class third-party applications that improved platform flexibility and reduced overall development and maintenance costs.RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Product Strategy- Develop and communicate a compelling product vision aligned with the company\'s overall strategy- Define and execute a product roadmap that drives growth, profitability, and industry leadership.2. Leadership- Lead a team of product managers, designers, engineers, Q/A, and other cross-functional team members.3. Product Lifecycle Management- Oversee our SDLC, from ideation to delivery and ongoing maintenance- Ensure products meet high-quality standards and aligns with customer and market demands.4. Market Analysis and Customer Insights- Conduct market research to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive landscapes- Use customer insights to inform product decisions and enhance the overall user experience.5. Cross-Functional Collaboration- Collaborate with internal departments and corporate business units to ensure a seamless and coordinated product development process- Build strong relationships with stakeholders to gather input and ensure alignment with business objectives.6. Product Performance Metrics- Define and track key product performance metrics to measure the success and impact of product initiatives- Use data to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement.

Education

• Florida SouthWestern State College

  Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

  2008 — 2010

• Florida Gulf Coast University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  2017 — 2019

• Florida Gulf Coast University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Management

  2010 — 2012

Skills

• Trimble
• Microsoft Office
• Research
• Social Media Marketing
• Product Management
• Marketing
• Microsoft Publisher
• Sem
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Customer Service
• Esri
• Adobe Acrobat
• Leadership
• Jira
• Web Development
• SEO
• Access
• Sql
• Arcgis
• Strategic Planning
• Google Analytics
• Outlook
• Picasa
• Social Media
• Microsoft Word
• Project Management
• Css
• Autocad
• Gps
• Public Speaking
• Google Adwords Professional
• Agile Methodologies
• Team Building
• Management
• Joomla
• Google Earth
• Product Development
• Html