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Saskatchewan, Canada
- Current
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- VP, Product Management at VendAsta Technologies Inc.
- Past
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- Director, Product Development at Point2 Technologies
- Manager, Web Development at Point2 Technologies
- Web Developer at Point2 Technologies
- Business Analyst at Royal Lepage
- Education
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- Vancouver Film School
- University of Saskatchewan
- University of Saskatchewan
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John Fothergill’s Summary
John is Vice President of Product Management and a founding partner at VendAsta Technologies Inc. VendAsta is a Saskatoon-based software development company focusing on mobile and web-based business application development. Prior to VendAsta John played a large role in the success of many products that focused on the sale of complex capital goods; these include Point2 NLS, CatUsed, and UsedIron. He worked at Point2 Technologies as Director of Product Development from 2003 to 2007. While there, he capitalized on an opportunity for the company to branch out into Real Estate by creating the first Real Estate website prototype. Once the product had gained momentum John was critical in the success of the larger vision, that of a National Listing Service.
John Fothergill’s Specialties:
11 years of IT experience specializing in the sale of complex capital goods online
John Fothergill’s Experience
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VP, Product Management
VendAsta Technologies Inc.
(Internet industry)
January 2008 — Present (1 year 7 months)
Responsibilities include the creation and direction of overall goals for product development and coordination of marketing efforts. Prior to VendAsta I played a large role in the success of many products that focused on the sale of complex capital goods; these include Point2 NLS, CatUsed, and UsedIron. I worked at Point2 Technologies as Director of Product Development from 2003 to 2007. While there, I capitalized on an opportunity for the company to branch out into Real Estate by creating the first Real Estate website prototype. Once the product had gained momentum I played a critical role in the success of the larger vision, that of a National Listing Service.
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Director, Product Development
Point2 Technologies
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Internet industry)
November 2005 — December 2007 (2 years 2 months)
Helped to create and communicate the strategic business goals, workflow, and key features and functions of the Real Estate products.
Worked with all teams to develop business requirements for new product and/or product enhancement requests.
Interfaced with Creative, Tech Development, Infrastructure, and Sales teams to refine requirements and to estimate time and resources needed to deliver the product or enhancement.
Fine tuning of the processes surrounding the increase of overall efficiency , product quality, and scalability of teams. -
Manager, Web Development
Point2 Technologies
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)
July 2001 — November 2005 (4 years 5 months)
During this time I managed teams of up to 9 people that consisted of developers, designers, and technical writers.
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Web Developer
Point2 Technologies
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)
June 1999 — July 2001 (2 years 2 months)
During this time I was largely focussed on design and UI implementation.
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Business Analyst
Royal Lepage
(Public Company; Real Estate industry)
June 1996 — September 1996 (4 months)
Built a database of downtown commercial properties.
John Fothergill’s Education
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Vancouver Film School
Diploma , Multimedia , 1996 — 1997
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University of Saskatchewan
Advanced Certificate , Regional and Urban Development , 1991 — 1993
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University of Saskatchewan
BA , Economics , 1987 — 1991
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John Fothergill’s Groups:
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On Startups - The Community For Entrepreneurs -
University of Saskatchewan Alumni
John Fothergill’s Contact Settings
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