Sharelle Katherice Burns

About Sharelle Katherice Burns

Results-driven IT Portfolio Manager, Portfolio Governance Leader, and PMO Professional…

Experience

1. Product Owner

   Toptal

   Apr 2025 — Present

   Seeking Role as a Product Owner, I act as the strategic bridge between business objectives and development execution, ensuring that every product initiative delivers maximum value to both the organization and its users. I define and communicate the product vision, manage and prioritize the product backlog, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful, high-impact features.My role involves continuously balancing customer needs, business goals, and technical feasibility to ensure that each sprint delivers measurable value. I translate complex stakeholder requirements into clear, actionable user stories, facilitate backlog refinement sessions, and work with the Scrum team to maintain a steady flow of valuable, high-quality deliverables.I regularly engage with stakeholders to align on priorities, gather feedback, and refine the roadmap based on evolving market insights and user data. I own the decision-making process around product priorities, ensuring that the team focuses on what matters most—delivering features that improve customer experience, drive growth, and align with the company’s strategic objectives.Ultimately, I ensure that every product iteration moves us closer to our long-term vision—building solutions that are not only functional but also delightful, scalable, and impactful.

Education

• Project Management Institute Dallas Chapter

  Project Management

• Collin College Frisco,TX

  Project Management Certification, Project Management

• Dallas Baptist University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• Jackson State University

  B.B.A., Finance