Evan Shephard

About Evan Shephard

With over 5 years of relevant experience, I lead the development of SaaS products and methodologies at Amazon that solve complex business challenges around labor forecasting. My work focuses on leveraging analytics and data science to improve operational efficiency and decision-making processes.Seeking opportunities to apply my skill set in product management, analytics, and strategic planning to drive significant customer impact through innovative solutions.FEATURED PRODUCT INITIATIVESWorkforce Planning ModelLed the development of a methodology that helped Amazon better forecast hiring needs when opening new facilities across North America and Europe. Analyzed data from over 200 previous facility openings across 7 countries to create a standardized solution that achieved 90% accuracy in predicting hiring success. Successfully coordinated with multiple departments including Business, Science, and Analytics teams to roll out the solution, reducing manual work and improving planning accuracy. Integrated the forecasting outputs into existing risk assessment tools, creating a seamless workflow for operational teams and decision making.Global Site RankingDeveloped a data-driven ranking system to evaluate Amazon\'s facilities globally, transforming subjective location assessments into a standardized scoring methodology. Created statistical models using SQL and regression analysis to analyze multiple variables including labor market conditions, historical performance, and demographic data. Designed and implemented an interactive QuickSight dashboard to visualize rankings and metrics, enabling real-time access to facility performance data. The automated system enabled objective comparison of facilities across countries, improving site selection decisions and supporting strategic expansion plans. Established as the primary source of truth for global site selection decisions, driving strategic planning and expansion efforts worldwide.Key skills: • Product Strategy & Vision • Agile Product Development • Strategic Roadmapping • Risk Analysis and Mitigation • Optimization • Predictive Analytics • Machine Learning • User Experience (UX) Design • Market Research & Analysis • Stakeholder Management • Product Lifecycle Management • A/B Testing & Experimentation • Competitive Analysis • Product Metrics & KPIs • Cross-functional Leadership • Scrum Methodologies • Product Backlog Management • Feature Prioritization • Go-to-Market Strategy • Customer Journey Mapping • Customer Discovery

Experience

1. Product Manager

   Shipt

   Nov 2025 — Present

Education

• North Carolina State University

  Bachelor's degree, Economics

  2017 — 2020