S. Kade Bearnson

About S. Kade Bearnson

With a proven track record, I specialize in analyzing market trends, financial data…

Experience

1. Strategic Program Manager

   Sandisk

   Aug 2022 — Present

   In this role, I lead the development of financial models, business cases, and long-term strategic plans to drive product success and operational efficiency. By leveraging data-driven insights, I help optimize product roadmaps, streamline forecasting, and enhance investment planning for future growth.My role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams—including Product Management, Finance, Marketing, and Engineering—to align forecasts, improve cost efficiencies, and accelerate time-to-market for new products. I develop scalable templates and analytical frameworks that enhance decision-making, ensuring the organization has clear, actionable insights.Additionally, I focus on driving efficiencies by improving product forecasting accuracy, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and minimizing missed deadlines to maximize revenue. My long-range financial planning models support engineering investments over a 5-10 year horizon, guiding strategic resource allocation.Key Contributions-Led financial planning for over $XXM+ in future engineering investments, optimizing long-term resource allocation and product development strategies-Reduced business case processing time by 30%, accelerating speed-to-market for new products and improving executive decision-making-Spearheaded the creation of dynamic business case templates, improving speed-to-market and enhancing organizational decision-making-Improved data visualization and reporting, enabling executives to make faster, more informed strategic choices-Strengthened cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment between product strategy, financial objectives, and operational execution.

Education

• Utah Valley University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

  2009 — 2016

• University of Utah

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2020 — 2022