Product Manager & Innovator
Empowering businesses through impactful solutions and strategic, out-of-the-box thinking.
Hi! I’m Mia, a Product Management Leader, Agile Specialist, and the creator of PRODUCT ELEVATE. With over 10 years in tech and a Bachelor's in Computer Information Systems, I started my career as a front-end developer before transitioning into product management roles—Product Manager, Product Owner, and Scrum Master. My focus has always been on the voice of the customer.
I thrive on leading talented teams to launch innovative products, from mobile apps to responsive websites, while leveraging diverse technology platforms. My passion is delivering creative solutions that align with business objectives and engage audiences, all while guiding teams through Agile and Scrum methodologies.
Outside of work, I love to explore new cities, play pickleball, golf, paddleboard, and dive into sci-fi movies and tech events. These activities provide a refreshing break and inspire my creativity and approach to problem-solving.
Get to Know Me
Guiding Values & Principles
My guiding values center around empathy, active listening, and effective communication to foster strong relationships and collaboration. Emphasizing team leadership, I empower individuals to contribute their strengths while cultivating a solution-oriented mindset for problem-solving and decision-making. A commitment to critical thinking and meticulous attention to detail ensures high-quality outcomes, enabling the development of innovative products that resonate with users and align with business objectives.
Tools & Technologies
My toolkit includes a range of product management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Slack, ClickUp, Monday, Basecamp, Aha, G Suite, Zoom, WebEx, and AI ChatGPT. For design and prototyping, I utilize Lucidchart, UXpin, InVision, Figma, Canva, and MS Office Suite + Visio. In the realm of development and data analysis, I work with GitHub, MySQL, Swagger, Postman, Mixpanel, and Metabase. My proficiency extends to various programming languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and SQL, as well as APIs and specifications including OAS OpenAPI Specification for REST APIs, JSON, YAML, and XML.
Certifications
A Certified Product Manager (CPM) certificate validates expertise in product management principles, equipping professionals with the skills needed to effectively lead product development and align strategies with market demands.
Digital Badges
Certified Scrum Product Owner
A Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) credential signifies proficiency in agile product ownership practices, empowering professionals to prioritize product backlogs and maximize value delivery in collaborative development environments.
Certified Scrum Master
A Certified Scrum Master (CSM) credential demonstrates expertise in agile methodologies, equipping professionals to facilitate Scrum processes, support team dynamics, and enhance project delivery efficiency.