Steve Prendergast
About Steve Prendergast
Steve Prendergast serves as the Principal Product Manager at Anaplan, where he focuses on enhancing the User Experience through visualizations and reporting. With extensive experience in project management and product ownership, he has been with Anaplan since 2015 and holds multiple certifications in agile methodologies and IT service management.
Work at Anaplan
Steve Prendergast has been working at Anaplan since 2015, where he currently holds the position of Principal Product Manager. In this role, he is responsible for the development and enhancement of Anaplan's new User Experience, with a focus on visualizations and reporting. He has also served as Product Owner for Dashboard & Reporting since joining the company. His tenure at Anaplan spans over nine years, during which he has contributed significantly to improving product features and user engagement.
Education and Expertise
Steve Prendergast studied at the University of Leeds from 1995 to 1998, earning a degree in Computer Science and Management Studies with a 2:1 classification. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in product management. He holds several certifications, including Prince2 Practitioner, ITIL, Scrum Product Owner, and TOGAF, which demonstrate his proficiency in project management, IT service management, agile methodologies, and enterprise architecture.
Background
Before joining Anaplan, Steve Prendergast worked as a Consultant at Logica from 1998 to 2000. This early experience in consulting helped shape his skills in articulating and visualizing complex problems and solutions. His career has been marked by a consistent focus on understanding customer and partner needs, which he effectively translates into product features.
Achievements
Steve Prendergast has achieved multiple certifications that highlight his expertise in project management and product development. His Prince2 Practitioner status indicates his proficiency in project management methodologies, while his ITIL certification showcases his knowledge in IT service management best practices. Additionally, his certification as a Scrum Product Owner reflects his capability in agile project management, further enhancing his role in product development at Anaplan.