This Maven is an expert in CMMI and Agile. I use the two to create and understand Agile methods for organizations who want to implement CMMI. I am a CMMI High Maturity Lead Appraiser. I am a Certified Scrum Master (CSM), a Scaled Agile Framework Program Consultant (SPC) and a Certified Product Owner (CPO).
I am a former Captain in the Air Force who has also worked at various Defense Contractors as well as spent years in Telecom. I was the Director of the Process Improvement Initiative at 3Com Corp and served over 15,000 by implementing new continuous improvement and statistical process control techniques. I maintained our ISO 9000 certification as well as other standards that I put in place for all engineering disciplines.
I am a CMMI Lead Appraiser for both the Development and Services constellations. I am High Maturity and a Six Sigma blackbelt.
Project Manager for Continuous Process Improvement. Works with all engineering groups (design, development, mechanical, electrical) to manage all design control aspects of a program and project. Helps to determine the quality and process performance metrics and requirements in order for the organization to meet customer requirements in their products and services. Performs all CMMI related services to include High Maturity Appraisals in all three of the CMMI constellations (ACQ, DEV and SVC) Six Sigma Black belt with Lean certification plus Agile methods (Scrum Master). Lead Auditor in ISO 9000, 27000 (Information Security) 13485 (medical devices). ITIL v3 certified. Cloud Computing Security Knowledge certified by the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA).
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In today’s competitive business environment, expert interviews are essential for staying ahead in new and existing markets. Simply relying on data isn’t enough. It takes actionable insights from people with real-world experience to shape a successful product strategy. At Maven, we specialize in connecting companies with the right experts who provide the technical expertise needed to make faster, more informed decisions.
The product development landscape is evolving rapidly. According to a 2023 McKinsey report, companies that integrate expert interviews into their decision-making processes experience a 30% faster time-to-market and a 20% improvement in product success rates. However, one of the biggest challenges for product teams is gathering accurate, timely insights that can be trusted. Traditional research methods often lack the depth or specificity needed to understand niche markets, unique customer behaviors, or technical requirements.
A study by Forrester Research further underscores this point, revealing that 72% of companies struggle to gather actionable insights quickly enough to influence their product development cycles. This lag in decision-making can lead to missed opportunities, increased costs, and lost market share.
That’s where expert networks like Maven come in, giving businesses access to a global pool of experts with first-hand knowledge. These experts offer critical, real-time technical expertise, helping teams bridge knowledge gaps and fine-tune their product strategy for better results.
A senior director of product strategy recently shared their experience using Maven’s expert network:
“Maven provided an easy option to get our research moving forward. We can’t believe how easy it was to get these results!”
This testimonial highlights the power of expert interviews in accelerating product strategy. By connecting with specialists who have deep technical expertise, teams can move beyond surface-level research. These interviews provide insights into market trends, customer needs, and technical challenges, allowing product teams to adjust their strategies with precision.
Expert interviews are particularly useful for:
For companies exploring new markets or launching innovative products, basic research won’t cut it. In many cases, you need highly specialized technical expertise to answer detailed questions about the market, customer behavior, or product development. According to Harvard Business Review, companies that leverage technical expertise in their product strategy see a 25% increase in market adoption rates compared to those relying solely on internal research.
Maven connects your team with the experts who have walked that path before – those with experience in specific industries, regions, or technologies. This allows you to go beyond theory and gain insights grounded in real-world experience.
Incorporating technical expertise into product strategy is critical for making informed, strategic decisions. By leveraging expert insights, companies can streamline development, reduce risks, and gain a competitive edge in their industries.
Consider the case of a medical device company looking to expand into a new region. They needed to understand regulatory hurdles, hospital procurement processes, and physician adoption rates. By leveraging Maven’s expert network, they conducted targeted expert interviews with healthcare professionals and regulatory specialists, gaining insights that helped them adjust their product strategy. As a result, they reduced market entry time by six months and increased adoption rates by 15% in the first year.
Similarly, a SaaS company developing AI-driven analytics tools used expert interviews to refine their product offering. By engaging data scientists and industry leaders, they identified key usability concerns and feature gaps, leading to a 40% improvement in user satisfaction post-launch.
A separate study from Deloitte indicates that companies leveraging real-time expert insights see a 35% increase in decision-making efficiency, allowing them to outpace competitors and adapt to market shifts faster.
Maven’s expert network offers unparalleled access to thousands of professionals across diverse industries, ensuring that product strategy teams can:
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By streamlining the research process, Maven empowers product teams to move faster, reduce risk, and gain a competitive edge in an ever-changing market.
At Maven, we make it easy for product strategy teams to connect with the right experts at the right time. Whether you’re navigating a new market, evaluating product ideas, or trying to understand customer feedback, our network of experts is available to support your needs.
If you want to see how expert interviews and access to technical expertise can accelerate your team’s product strategy, we’d love to connect. Reach out to us today, and let’s discuss how Maven can help your team make smarter, faster, and more impactful decisions.
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