Sean McFarlane
Software Product Development Manager
Eccleshall,Staffs
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in technical specification writing and strategic planning, leveraging data analysis competency to drive informed decision-making. Proficient in product testing and evaluation, utilising prototyping tools to enhance development processes. Demonstrated ability in JIRA and Confluence usage, complemented by a strong foundation in Google Analytics and ContentSquare for data-driven insights. Committed to advancing career goals through innovative solutions and continuous improvement.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Software Product Development Manager
bet365
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
11.2008 - Current
- Streamlined product development processes, improving team efficiency.
- Utilised data analytics tools to identify opportunities for growth and expansion.
- Conducted regular reviews of competitor products to stay ahead in the market.
- Led the creation of prototype designs for senior technical leads.
- Successfully managed cross-functional teams to deliver products on schedule.
- Evaluated research findings to provide key development insight to all relevant stakeholders.
- Implemented research findings into product development through design and development team collaboration.
- Implemented A/B testing methodologies to gather actionable insights for strategic adjustments
Freelance Sub-editor
Derby Evening Telegraph
Derby, Derbyshire
05.2008 - 11.2008
Recruitment Consultant
Hays
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
01.2008 - 05.2008
Graduate Trainee Scheme
Britannia Building Society
Leek, Staffordshire
04.2007 - 10.2007
Sports Reporter
The Sentinel Newsgroup
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
01.2005 - 04.2007
Sports Editor
Post and Times Newsgroup
Leek, Staffordshire
01.2004 - 12.2004
News Reporter
Post and Times Newsgroup
Leek, Staffordshire
05.2003 - 12.2003
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Journalism
University of Central Lancashire
Preston, Lancashire 09.2002 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and English
University of Central Lancashire
Preston 09.1999 - 09.2002
A-Levels -
Sharnbrook Sixth Form
Sharnbrook, Bedford 09.1997 - 09.1999
Skills
- Technical specification writing
- Experience with prototyping tools
- Data analysis competency
- Product testing and evaluation
- Data-Informed decision making
- JIRA and confluence usage
- Strategic planning
- Expertise in Google Analytics and ContentSquare
Data-driven decision making
Timeline
Software Product Development Manager
bet365
11.2008 - Current
Freelance Sub-editor
Derby Evening Telegraph
05.2008 - 11.2008
Recruitment Consultant
Hays
01.2008 - 05.2008
Graduate Trainee Scheme
Britannia Building Society
04.2007 - 10.2007
Sports Reporter
The Sentinel Newsgroup
01.2005 - 04.2007
Sports Editor
Post and Times Newsgroup
01.2004 - 12.2004
News Reporter
Post and Times Newsgroup
05.2003 - 12.2003
Post Graduate Diploma - Journalism
University of Central Lancashire
09.2002 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and English
University of Central Lancashire
09.1999 - 09.2002
A-Levels -
Sharnbrook Sixth Form
09.1997 - 09.1999
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