Nicole Mewes
About Nicole Mewes
Nicole Mewes serves as the Vice President of Product Operations at Calabrio, Inc., where she has been instrumental in establishing a new Product Operations organization. With over eighteen years of experience in technology across various industries, she has held multiple leadership roles, including positions at Best Buy, Securian Financial, and Target.
Work at Calabrio
Nicole Mewes currently serves as the Vice President of Product Operations at Calabrio, Inc., a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she established a new Product Operations organization to support over twenty-five software development teams across multiple countries, including the United States, Sweden, Canada, and India. Her responsibilities include partnering with stakeholders such as product owners, solution managers, and account leaders to influence product roadmaps, estimate technical efforts, and plan resources effectively.
Previous Experience at Best Buy
Before joining Calabrio, Nicole Mewes worked at Best Buy as the Associate Director of Engineering from 2022 to 2023. During her tenure, she contributed to engineering initiatives that aligned with the company's strategic goals. Her experience in this role added to her extensive background in technology and operations.
Career Background in Technology
Nicole Mewes has over eighteen years of progressive experience in technology across various industries, including Retail, Marketing & Promotions, and Insurance. She has held multiple roles at Target, including IT Manager for Target.com, Program Manager for Master Data Management, and Senior Analyst for Technology Acquisition. Her experience also includes serving as Engineering Senior Manager at Securian Financial and HRIS Program Manager at Abbott.
Education and Expertise
Nicole Mewes holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management with minors in Management Information Systems (MIS) and Marketing from Purdue University. She also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management. Her expertise includes Agile/Scrum methodologies, program management, and a wide range of technologies such as AWS, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD processes.
Achievements in Agile Methodologies
Nicole Mewes has demonstrated expertise in codifying ways of working rooted in Agile and Scrum methodologies. She ensures delivery and provides program management for key initiatives and cross-departmental projects. Her ability to influence and collaborate with various stakeholders has been instrumental in driving successful outcomes in her roles.