Mary Barton-Rau

Product Manager • Boston, MA, US

Product Development

Product Strategy

Design Systems

Agile Project Management

Architecture

Information Systems

Design Strategy

Biomedical Engineering

Wireframing

Prototyping

Figma

User Research

Process Improvement

UI/UX Design

Design Research

Design

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Experienced Product Manager & Agile Leader | Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) | Expert in AI-Driven Solutions, Digital Transformation, and Scalable Cloud Technologies | Driving Innovation in Search Platforms

As a seasoned Product Manager, Software Engineering Leader, and Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), I bring over a decade of experience in AI delivery, digital transformation, and agile methodologies to drive innovation, operational efficiency, and business growth. My career has been defined by a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, enhance processes, and deliver transformative digital solutions that achieve measurable results. I excel at translating complex business needs into actionable strategies, aligning technical initiatives with organizational objectives to ensure every project delivers maximum value. With expertise in cloud-based applications, cybersecurity, scalable software architecture, and knowledge graph technologies, I focus on building cutting-edge products that meet client and business needs while driving continuous improvement. Key strengths include: •Leadership & Collaboration: Cultivating high-performing teams and fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence. •Stakeholder Engagement: Building strong relationships with clients and senior leaders to ensure alignment, satisfaction, and long-term success. •Agile Product Development: Delivering impactful digital products through efficient sprint planning, backlog management, and iterative development processes. I am passionate about empowering organizations to leverage technology for competitive advantage, from orchestrating product launches to optimizing existing solutions for enhanced usability and performance. Known for my ability to reduce costs, improve team productivity, and accelerate time-to-market, I am committed to driving meaningful business outcomes through strategic leadership. Let’s connect to explore how my expertise in AI-driven solutions, agile methodologies, and digital innovation can help your organization achieve its goals. I welcome opportunities to collaborate on transformative projects as a Director of Software Engineering, Senior Product Manager, or Technical Product Owner.

Projects

Search Platform Product Roadmap

Developed and executed a comprehensive roadmap for Search Platform, aligning with the strategic objectives increasing platform usability by 35%.See More

Customer Insights and Research Initiative

Conducted customer research and shared insights, contributing to a 25% increase in user engagement and satisfaction scores.

Agile Product Development

Delivered product releases 20% faster by optimizing sprint planning and backlog prioritization.

Knowledge Graph Technology Adoption

Integrated knowledge graph technologies into search platform to enhance data accessibility and usability.

Data Continuum Project

Enhanced data accessibility for over 100 scientists, increasing data utilization by 30%.

Digital Product Development

Supported the development of five innovative digital products, boosting user engagement by 25%.

AI Delivery Projects

Successfully led three AI delivery projects, achieving a 50% improvement in operational efficiency and 20% cost reduction.

Comprehensive Digital Launch

Orchestrated a digital launch process, ensuring seamless integration across platforms with high user engagement from day one.See More

Application Consolidation

Achieved $1.5M in annual savings and reduced operational complexity by consolidating application infrastructure.

Cloud Capacity Roadmaps

Improved scalability and efficiency by 30% through Azure cloud capacity roadmaps.

Targeted Technology Cost-Saving Initiatives

Exceeded cost savings goals by 200%, delivering $3M in savings annually.

Digital Strategy Execution

Improved operational efficiency by 30%, leading to faster project delivery and a 95% on-time completion rate.

Cost-Reduction Initiatives

Saved $1M annually through process optimization and automation initiatives.

Cybersecurity Compliance

Maintained a 99% compliance rate with industry standards, minimizing risk and enhancing security.

Global Sales Enablement Platform

Increased customer satisfaction by 40% and enhanced CRM adoption rates by 30% with a new sales platform.

Revenue Growth through Technology

Boosted annual sales revenue by $2.5M through innovative technology leadership.

Global Compliance Management

Reduced manual auditing time by 30% and improved compliance reporting accuracy by 20%.

Work History

Product Manager, Search Platform and Products

GSKDeveloped and executed a comprehensive product roadmap for the Search Platform, aligning with the Data & Knowledge Platform vision and Onyx’s strategic objectives. Conducted in-depth customer research, regularly engaged with users, and translated insights into actionable product strategies. Partnered with engineering and portfolio teams to deliver timely product releases, prioritizing features, managing backlogs, and facilitating sprint planning. Coordinated with Onyx engineering teams, R&D Tech, Research Units, and portfolio teams to ensure seamless product development and deployment. Led successful product launches, creating training and support materials to drive adoption and customer satisfaction. Monitored product performance, analyzed data, and implemented iterative improvements to enhance usability, performance, and customer experience. Regularly interfaced with senior technology leaders and customer organizations to provide updates on product roadmap and performance. Kept current with trends in data and knowledge graph technologies, contributing thought leadership within Onyx and at industry events. Championed a culture of innovation, excellence, and collaboration, fostering strong partnerships with Onyx colleagues and customers.

Proxy Product Owner- Digital Transformation of the Messenger RNA Center of Excellence

SanofiApr 2024 - Nov 2024 • 8 mosContributed to the Data Continuum project, enhancing data accessibility for scientists. Supported the Scientific Product Owner in developing new digital products. Utilized the Scrum framework to facilitate agile project management. Managed user stories and logical data models effectively. Conducted acceptance testing and verification to ensure product quality. Led agile ceremonies, including planning, grooming, reviews, and retrospectives. Demonstrated expertise in agile methodologies and product ownership principles. Excelled in communication and stakeholder management within the team. Fostered collaboration as a key team player in project success. Successfully led AI delivery projects enhancing operational efficiency. Developed strategic partnerships, driving significant business growth opportunities. Identified and articulated business value in innovative solutions. Fostered strong client engagement, resulting in improved satisfaction and loyalty. Conducted in-depth analysis to understand and address client needs effectively.

Senior Principal Software Architect - Product Owner

HaemoneticsMay 2023 - Apr 2024 • 1 yrDefined high-level requirements and business needs for test automation. Transitioned software testing from manual to automated processes. Achieved 100% elimination of manual errors in testing. Realized 80% labor savings through automation. Generated $500,000 cost savings per quarterly test cycle. Architected a cloud-based solution and infrastructure for applications.

Director Software Engineering - Product Owner

SOPHiA GENETICSAug 2021 - May 2023 • 1 yr 10 mosFacilitated deployment of applications on AWS and Azure infrastructure. Orchestrated governance policies for cloud infrastructure. Implemented cybersecurity tools for enhanced threat defense. Led cross-enterprise stakeholder engagement for strategic execution. Maintained project schedules, budgets, and resource allocations. Attracted and developed a talented team for cloud solutions. Defined high-level requirements and business needs as product owner. Crafted new microservices software product with regulatory approval. Spearheaded multi-year roadmap and strategy for software engineering. Migrated monolith application to cloud, improving efficiency. Reduced cloud costs and accelerated speed to market through automation.

Senior Technical Consultant

Hawkins Point PartnersJan 2020 - Aug 2021 • 1 yr 8 mosOversaw architecture for application infrastructure portfolio and landscape. Served as key decision maker for application retention and consolidation. Developed strategic initiatives and capacity roadmaps for Azure cloud. Devised standards for toolsets within AWS and Azure environments. Presented product strategy objectives and user requirements to customers. Achieved $1.5M annual savings through application consolidation. Exceeded cost savings goal by over 200%.

Education

Lesley University

Bachelors of Science

Northeastern University

Masters Business Administration MBA, Business

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