IT Business Analyst at Atlassian
San Francisco Bay Area
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- Business Analyst at Atlassian
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- Skipper, web-content co-author, photographer at sailwhisper.com
- Contract Business Analyst at New Zealand Trade & Enterprise
- Contract Project Manager at University of Auckland
- Software Engineering Manager at Intuit
- Consultant at Computer Power
- Developer / Analyst / Consultant at Harris Corp, Best Products, CHC, Florida Power & Light, JC Penney
- Education
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- Florida Tech (FIT)
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Duncan Owen’s Summary
As a team member or lead, I get challenging software and technology solutions delivered quickly, and with quality -- while never losing sight of the business objectives.
I'm a highly experienced web, software engineering, and IT leader, analyst, and architect. I'm a recently certified scrum master and have experience as a product owner on an agile team.
I enjoy working with a great teams, building and delivering revolutionary products, in organizations where the energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to the customer are high.
Duncan Owen’s Specialties:
Program and project management, software engineering and IT development/integration management, business analysis and process improvement, usability/UX design and testing, product QA, and data administration
Duncan Owen’s Experience
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Business Analyst
Atlassian
(Privately Held; Computer Software industry)
March 2009 — Present (9 months)
Helping Atlassian's office in San Francisco do some fun and interesting stuff.
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Skipper, web-content co-author, photographer
sailwhisper.com
(Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
January 2002 — December 2008 (7 years )
Crossed the Pacific Ocean on the yacht Whisper, documenting the experience on www.sailwhisper.com.
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Contract Business Analyst
New Zealand Trade & Enterprise
(International Trade and Development industry)
May 2005 — November 2007 (2 years 7 months)
Based in Auckland, New Zealand -- on contract to New Zealand's premier trade development agency. Sr. BA responsible for the full life-cycle design and development of improvements to business processes, toolsets, and organisation. Performing customisation and improvement to NZTE's Pivotal CRM application in support of NZ-based staff and worldwide staff in 38 cities. Roles include project management + business, systems, and data analysis + reporting & UI design + communications, coordination and delivery support -- working closely with in-house and outsourced IT.
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Contract Project Manager
University of Auckland
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
October 2006 — February 2007 (5 months)
Contract project manager to Uniservices under a TechNZ grant. Managed two teams of two students each on their summer semester "ICT Innovation Academy" projects. In a very short time frame, the students achieved their academic goals, as well as successful delivery of both software solutions to commercial clients.
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Software Engineering Manager
Intuit
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; INTU; Computer Software industry)
January 1995 — January 2002 (7 years 1 month)
Several positions over 7 years with Intuit, culminating as director of new technology -- evolving product development strategy, influencing architecture, and evaluating new technologies. Sr. level BA, project manager, team lead, program manager, sr. manager, then director. Led several large teams in the successful new deployments of OFX and online banking services, Seibel CRM, as well as the ongoing management of several support teams; including Oracle ERP, BRIO data warehouse, Intuit.com and QuickenStore websites.
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Consultant
Computer Power
(Public Company; Information Technology and Services industry)
September 1990 — January 1995 (4 years 5 months)
Consultant on assignment at Pacific Bell for 4 years. Design, development, and deployment of several business critical appplications and tools for PacBell. Consultant with Visa International and Intuit on early online banking specification and service development.
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Developer / Analyst / Consultant
Harris Corp, Best Products, CHC, Florida Power & Light, JC Penney
(Information Technology and Services industry)
January 1981 — September 1990 (9 years 9 months)
Positions of increasing responsibiliity as an employee and consultant over 9 years.
Duncan Owen’s Education
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Florida Tech (FIT)
BS , Business & Information Technology , September 1977 — June 1982
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Duncan Owen’s Interests:
New technology solution engineering and delivery for businesses and consumers. Specific interest in next-gen solutions for: > Rapid development RIA software solution and delivery tools > Integrated business management solutions (CRM/ERM SaaS RIAs for any size business). > Resource management solutons (energy/water/gas usage monitoring, alternative energy and water production monitoring and control, environment monitoring and control for home, commercial, or marine use) > Alternative transport solutions > Future live/work communities, dwelling design, and architecture. Hobbies and personal interests include sailing, diving, windsurfing, digital photography, and music.
Duncan Owen’s Groups:
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Intuit Alumni Community -
Florida Institute of Technology Alumni Association
Duncan Owen’s Contact Settings
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