Hey there! I’m Lisa, a Product Owner based in San Diego. I have a proven track record of leading development teams to build and ship application software. I’m an effective liaison between software developers, product managers, UX, and executives.
Experience
Product Owner, ClockShark, Chico, CA (2023)
Translated requirements from customers and business stakeholders into user stories and acceptance criteria. Interviewed internal and external customers to create and execute the product roadmap based on business value and customer needs. Prioritized and maintained the product backlog and led agile ceremonies. Validated and accepted completed work, ensuring it met the defined acceptance criteria.
UX Engineer & Product Owner, Leica Biosystems, Vista, CA (2020-2022)
Wrote user stories, prioritized backlog, defined and mocked up user experiences. Conducted usability tests and UX research. Worked with Product Marketing to prioritize customer needs in the context of business objectives. Collaborated with business analysts and development team to estimate user stories and ensure alignment with the product roadmap.
Web Developer, MyPoint Credit Union, San Diego, CA (2018-2020)
Redesigned, redeveloped, and rebranded responsive web site using Kentico CMS with a focus on SEO and accessibility. Built reusable web parts, widgets, and templates for the marketing team that kept the website consistent and visually appealing. Web site traffic increased 109% year-over-year, desktop page speed from a 55 to a 95, and Site Improve (accessibility) score increased from 68% to 98%.
Lead Mentor, Institute of Code, Bali, Indonesia (2016-2017)
Wrote and delivered course content to teach novices how to code basic responsive web sites. Mentored up to twelve students with diverse backgrounds on web development and design over a ten day learning vacation.
Front End Engineering Manager, MINDBODY Software, San Luis Obispo, CA (2011-2016)
Recruited, hired, and mentored a team of up to eight Front End Engineers. Estimated and prioritized projects with stakeholders to allocate engineers amongst thirteen scrum teams. Facilitated communication between Front End & Software Engineers, UX & Visual Designers, and Product Managers. Led the ongoing development of a Pattern Library to ensure consistent user experience and maintainable code.
User Experience Designer & Developer, Microsoft, Seattle, WA (2007-2010)
Collaborated with a small team of designers and product managers to produce Farecast.com, the 2008 Webby Award Travel category winner. It was acquired by Microsoft in 2008 and transitioned to Bing Travel in 2009.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Business Information Systems
California Polytechnic, San Luis Obispo
CERTIFICATIONS
Digital Media and Programming, San Diego Continuing Education (2025)
Professional Scrum with User Experience, Scrum.org (2021)
200 Hour Yoga Instructor, Yoga Alliance (2017)
Skills
Agile
User stories, acceptance criteria, refinement, estimation, retrospective, product backlog, ADO
Web Design
HTML, CSS, SASS/LESS, JavaScript, Photoshop, CMS, SEO, WCAG, Figma, Wordpress
Soft
Adaptable, problem-solver, teamwork, work ethic, attention to detail, independence
Interests
Foodie
Enthusiastic foodie passionate about exploring San Diego’s vibrant culinary scene.
Nature Exploration
Love immersing myself in nature, discovering hidden gems and unique hikes while capturing sunsets through photography.
Community Involvement
Committed to giving back to the community through volunteer work and civic engagement, supporting local causes and initiatives that make a positive impact.
