Shawn Yates

About Shawn Yates

Enterprise product executive with a track record of leading global software portfolios, scaling SaaS platforms, and driving strategic growth across enterprise technology organizations. Proven ability to align product strategy, innovation, and operational execution to accelerate revenue growth, market expansion, and customer value creation.Experienced in leading multi-division product organizations and partnering with executive leadership to drive corporate strategy, portfolio governance, and product-led transformation initiatives. Recognized for building high-performing product teams, establishing product management best practices, and aligning product roadmaps with long-term market opportunities.Strategic leader with deep expertise in ERP, vertical SaaS, AI-enabled products, and product portfolio management. Experienced in identifying opportunities to build AI-driven capabilities within software platforms while also leveraging AI to improve operational efficiency, decision intelligence, and product development effectiveness across the organization.Brings strong experience in M&A product diligence, evaluating acquisition targets for product architecture, market opportunity, and strategic fit. Combines P&L leadership, market intelligence, and data-driven decision making to deliver scalable platforms, innovative software solutions, and sustainable business growth.

Experience

1. Corporate Vice President, Product Management & Chief of Staff to Cpto

   ECI Software Solutions

   Jan 2022 — Present

   Enterprise product and technology leader operating as an extension of the CPTO, driving portfolio strategy, AI transformation, and cross-division product execution across a global SaaS ERP organization.Key Responsibilities• Lead corporate-wide product portfolio strategy across multiple vertical SaaS businesses, aligning investments to growth, profitability, and market expansion.• Drive AI-first product development transformation, implementing new operating models, automation strategies, and AI-enabled capabilities.• Establish product P&L frameworks and governance, improving financial accountability and strategic prioritization across divisions.• Partner with executive leadership on M&A strategy and diligence, assessing product fit, market opportunity, and integration viability.• Lead platform convergence and shared services strategy, enabling scalability and cross-portfolio innovation.• Standardize product lifecycle (PDLC) and GTM processes to improve execution consistency and launch success.• Advise senior leaders across Product, Engineering, and GTM on enterprise-level strategy and execution.

Education

• Virginia Tech

  Liberal Arts & Science, History & political Science

• National Center for Paralegal Training

  ABA approved Certification, Litigation Studies

Skills

• Business Process Improvement
• Healthcare Industry
• Forecasting
• Insurance
• Business Analysis
• Revenue Cycle Management
• Billing
• Executive Management
• Operations Management
• Client Relationship Building
• Salesforce.com
• Accounts Receivable
• Team Leadership
• Sales Operations
• Project Management
• Financial Services
• Crm
• Contract Negotiation
• Selling
• Start-Ups
• Hipaa
• Strategic Partnerships
• Customer Satisfaction
• New Business Development
• P&L Management
• Leadership
• Management
• Team Building
• Strategy
• Product Development
• Budgets
• Negotiation
• Account Management
• Change Management
• Invoicing
• Time Management
• Vendor Management
• Revenue Cycle
• Outsourcing
• Collection Development