Top Talent like Alston are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Alston Feggins

Product Manager
User Flows
Agile
User Personas
Client Management
Journey Mapping
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Product Owner | Agile SAFe Practitioner with Extensive Experience in Technical System Analysis
As a Business Analyst and Product Owner with 5 years of agile experience (SCRUM & SAFe), I lead agile ceremonies such as Program Increment, Sprint Planning, and Backlog Grooming. I collaborate with stakeholders to gather and refine requirements, creating product roadmaps and user-friendly interfaces like wireframes and mockups. I develop project status reports and am passionate about delivering successful projects. My experience spans across technical system analysis, project management, and research in biomedical engineering.

Work History

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Senior Technical System Analyst

Booz Allen HamiltonDrives requirements gathering and analysis for Pega development projects, translating complex business needs into clear and actionable user stories in Jira. Facilitates technical reviews and fosters collaboration among diverse stakeholders (Pega developers, SMEs, analysts) to ensure alignment on requirements and solution design in the Pega cloud platform. Works closely with UX/UI designers and developers in Figma to effectively communicate requirements and facilitate stakeholder feedback on proposed solutions. Collaborates with technical leads and architects to design comprehensive solutions, addressing technical feasibility, system dependencies, and potential impacts on existing workflows, while proactively mitigating technical constraints. Drives communication and alignment across stakeholders (business, development, external development) through requirement sessions, technical reviews, and clear documentation (process flows, diagrams, mockups). Proactively monitors project progress, identifies potential risks and roadblocks, and provides regular status updates to PMO and senior leadership. Serves as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, ensuring full understanding and approval of requirements, driving consensus and managing expectations throughout the software development lifecycle.
B

Product Owner

Booz Allen HamiltonJul 2021 - Oct 2024 • 3 yrs 4 mosProduct Owner driving successful product delivery by leading a high-performing 20-person release train and ensuring alignment across diverse teams. Orchestrates effective Program Increments to deliver value on time and within budget, fostering collaboration and commitment among stakeholders. Ensures a shared understanding of product vision and goals through effective Program Scrum of Scrums and Sprint Planning. Continuously improves product development processes by conducting regular retrospectives and identifying opportunities for optimization. Bridges the gap between waterfall and agile methodologies to ensure a smooth transition and effective requirements gathering. Defines clear product requirements that align with user needs and business objectives, ensuring the development of high-quality solutions for legacy C++ and JavaScript applications.
B

Project Manager

Booz Allen HamiltonJun 2019 - Jul 2021 • 2 yrs 2 mosDeputy Project Manager for Enterprise Modernization Integration leading a cross-functional team of five in a complex enterprise modernization initiative. Overcame technical challenges and implemented innovative solutions to successfully integrate legacy systems with modern technologies. Developed and executed a comprehensive project plan that delivered tangible business outcomes within budget and on schedule. Fostered a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration among Enterprise Architecture by initiating regular meetings and discussions. As a Project Manager and Business Analyst for Strategy Enterprise Architecture, drove successful project execution by effectively managing requirements, backlog, and client relationships. Led a high-performing team to deliver quality deliverables on time and within budget. Provided technical guidance and support to ensure the success of front-door training initiatives. Championed Agile SCRUM transformation to enhance team productivity and deliver valuable products. As a Business Analyst, ensured data accuracy and integrity through rigorous data validation and cleaning processes, leveraging advanced Excel techniques (VLOOKUPs) to analyze and verify data sources, and conducting in-depth data testing to identify and resolve discrepancies in Power BI reports.
I

Scrum Master for IBM Architect

IBMMay 2018 - Aug 2018 • 4 mosAssisted in designing a Design Thinking Bootcamp. Maintained team progress by using Trello, Slack, and Zoom for individual and group project updates. Learned agile methodology and design thinking basics through virtual learning and direct mentorship from IBM Architect. Created a set of personas and empathy maps using Mural. Created a traveling application using Alexa coded in NodeJS and Javascript.
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Research Assistant

Florida Institute of TechnologyAug 2017 - Apr 2018 • 9 mosAssisted a graduate student in carbon monoxide releasing molecules on electrospun polyethylene fibers. Measured fiber diameter and angular standard deviation on Scanning electron microscope images using Image Pro software.
F

Mechanical Testing Assistant

Florida Institute of TechnologyAug 2017 - Dec 2017 • 5 mosConducted mechanical testing on low-density polyethylene and synthetic skin samples using the Instron or medical devices. Analyzed the rate of failure, load applied, and extension on samples tested. Used collected data to graphically display results of the mechanical testing using MS Excel.
F

Research Assistant

Florida Institute of TechnologyAug 2016 - Aug 2017 • 1 yr 1 moDesigned a bioreactor system for perfusion through laser cut micro-channels of a polyethylene glycol (PEG) hydrogel. Conducted cell study experiments to characterize cellular attachment and viability using aseptic techniques. Analyzed results on a scanning electron microscope to distinguish vascularization.
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Summer Research Assistant

University of Texas at Austin Biomedical EngineeringJun 2016 - Aug 2016 • 3 mosGained in-depth knowledge on how to electrospin PCL in HPIF fibers. Gained skills in Cell Culturing. Gained knowledge on how to create and write an abstract to develop research project presentations. Presented a poster at the Society of Biomedical Engineers Conference October 2016.

Education

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Florida Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering2015 - 2019

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Product Owner | Agile SAFe Practitioner with Extensive Experience in Technical System Analysis
As a Business Analyst and Product Owner with 5 years of agile experience (SCRUM & SAFe), I lead agile ceremonies such as Program Increment, Sprint Planning, and Backlog Grooming. I collaborate with stakeholders to gather and refine requirements, creating product roadmaps and user-friendly interfaces like wireframes and mockups. I develop project status reports and am passionate about delivering successful projects. My experience spans across technical system analysis, project management, and research in biomedical engineering.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Alston are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Alston Feggins

Product Manager
User Flows
Agile
User Personas
Client Management
Journey Mapping
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

B

Senior Technical System Analyst

Booz Allen HamiltonDrives requirements gathering and analysis for Pega development projects, translating complex business needs into clear and actionable user stories in Jira. Facilitates technical reviews and fosters collaboration among diverse stakeholders (Pega developers, SMEs, analysts) to ensure alignment on requirements and solution design in the Pega cloud platform. Works closely with UX/UI designers and developers in Figma to effectively communicate requirements and facilitate stakeholder feedback on proposed solutions. Collaborates with technical leads and architects to design comprehensive solutions, addressing technical feasibility, system dependencies, and potential impacts on existing workflows, while proactively mitigating technical constraints. Drives communication and alignment across stakeholders (business, development, external development) through requirement sessions, technical reviews, and clear documentation (process flows, diagrams, mockups). Proactively monitors project progress, identifies potential risks and roadblocks, and provides regular status updates to PMO and senior leadership. Serves as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, ensuring full understanding and approval of requirements, driving consensus and managing expectations throughout the software development lifecycle.
B

Product Owner

Booz Allen HamiltonJul 2021 - Oct 2024 • 3 yrs 4 mosProduct Owner driving successful product delivery by leading a high-performing 20-person release train and ensuring alignment across diverse teams. Orchestrates effective Program Increments to deliver value on time and within budget, fostering collaboration and commitment among stakeholders. Ensures a shared understanding of product vision and goals through effective Program Scrum of Scrums and Sprint Planning. Continuously improves product development processes by conducting regular retrospectives and identifying opportunities for optimization. Bridges the gap between waterfall and agile methodologies to ensure a smooth transition and effective requirements gathering. Defines clear product requirements that align with user needs and business objectives, ensuring the development of high-quality solutions for legacy C++ and JavaScript applications.
B

Project Manager

Booz Allen HamiltonJun 2019 - Jul 2021 • 2 yrs 2 mosDeputy Project Manager for Enterprise Modernization Integration leading a cross-functional team of five in a complex enterprise modernization initiative. Overcame technical challenges and implemented innovative solutions to successfully integrate legacy systems with modern technologies. Developed and executed a comprehensive project plan that delivered tangible business outcomes within budget and on schedule. Fostered a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration among Enterprise Architecture by initiating regular meetings and discussions. As a Project Manager and Business Analyst for Strategy Enterprise Architecture, drove successful project execution by effectively managing requirements, backlog, and client relationships. Led a high-performing team to deliver quality deliverables on time and within budget. Provided technical guidance and support to ensure the success of front-door training initiatives. Championed Agile SCRUM transformation to enhance team productivity and deliver valuable products. As a Business Analyst, ensured data accuracy and integrity through rigorous data validation and cleaning processes, leveraging advanced Excel techniques (VLOOKUPs) to analyze and verify data sources, and conducting in-depth data testing to identify and resolve discrepancies in Power BI reports.
I

Scrum Master for IBM Architect

IBMMay 2018 - Aug 2018 • 4 mosAssisted in designing a Design Thinking Bootcamp. Maintained team progress by using Trello, Slack, and Zoom for individual and group project updates. Learned agile methodology and design thinking basics through virtual learning and direct mentorship from IBM Architect. Created a set of personas and empathy maps using Mural. Created a traveling application using Alexa coded in NodeJS and Javascript.
F

Research Assistant

Florida Institute of TechnologyAug 2017 - Apr 2018 • 9 mosAssisted a graduate student in carbon monoxide releasing molecules on electrospun polyethylene fibers. Measured fiber diameter and angular standard deviation on Scanning electron microscope images using Image Pro software.
F

Mechanical Testing Assistant

Florida Institute of TechnologyAug 2017 - Dec 2017 • 5 mosConducted mechanical testing on low-density polyethylene and synthetic skin samples using the Instron or medical devices. Analyzed the rate of failure, load applied, and extension on samples tested. Used collected data to graphically display results of the mechanical testing using MS Excel.
F

Research Assistant

Florida Institute of TechnologyAug 2016 - Aug 2017 • 1 yr 1 moDesigned a bioreactor system for perfusion through laser cut micro-channels of a polyethylene glycol (PEG) hydrogel. Conducted cell study experiments to characterize cellular attachment and viability using aseptic techniques. Analyzed results on a scanning electron microscope to distinguish vascularization.
U

Summer Research Assistant

University of Texas at Austin Biomedical EngineeringJun 2016 - Aug 2016 • 3 mosGained in-depth knowledge on how to electrospin PCL in HPIF fibers. Gained skills in Cell Culturing. Gained knowledge on how to create and write an abstract to develop research project presentations. Presented a poster at the Society of Biomedical Engineers Conference October 2016.

Education

F

Florida Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering2015 - 2019

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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