Jay Finch
About Jay Finch
Jay Finch is an IT Product Manager at Boston Scientific with extensive experience in user experience design and development, particularly in public-facing web properties.
Current Role at Boston Scientific
Jay Finch currently holds the position of IT Product Manager at Boston Scientific. He has been serving in this role since 2019. Jay is responsible for overseeing IT product strategy, managing the software development lifecycle, and ensuring alignment between technology and business goals. His role emphasizes accessibility, SEO, and delivering polished customer experiences.
Previous Roles at Best Buy
Before joining Boston Scientific, Jay Finch held multiple positions at Best Buy over a span of eight years. He started as a Contract Web Developer in 2011, progressed to Lead Web Developer, Engineering Manager, and finally up to the Senior Engineering Manager. In his time at Best Buy, he led teams to develop and enhance public-facing web properties, emphasizing user experience and accessibility. His tenure there provided him with extensive experience in managing the software development lifecycle from inception to deployment.
Freelance and Early Career
Jay Finch's career began at Popular Front in Minneapolis, where he worked his way up from Developer to Development Manager from 2000 to 2010. He then transitioned to a Freelance Web Developer role at Atomic Playpen in 2010, where he worked for approximately ten months. Throughout these early roles, Jay focused on user experience design and development, contributing to both award-winning microsites and large-scale ecommerce platforms.
Expertise in User Experience and Development
Jay Finch has a wealth of experience in user experience design and development. His work includes creating award-winning microsites and handling enterprise-scale ecommerce projects. Jay has demonstrated strong abilities in aligning team members to maximize their strengths and stepping into new roles when needed. His advocacy for accessibility and SEO reflects his commitment to delivering high-quality customer experiences.
Skills in Software Development Lifecycle Management
Jay Finch's expertise extends to thoroughly managing the software development lifecycle. His experience covers all phases, including requirements gathering, designing, planning, building, testing, and supporting. Jay excels in bridging communication between technology and product teams, ensuring a cohesive vision and roadmap. This skill set has enabled him to effectively connect different groups and align their efforts towards common goals.