Steph Wineteer
About Steph Wineteer
Steph Wineteer is a Senior Technical Product Manager for WePay at Chase, with extensive experience in project management and software testing across various industries. Wineteer has held significant roles at companies such as Verizon, First Data Corporation, and The Nielsen Company, demonstrating expertise in managing large-scale projects and proficiency in both agile and waterfall methodologies.
Work at Chase
Currently, Steph Wineteer serves as a Senior Technical Product Manager for WePay at Chase, a position held since 2022. In this role, Wineteer manages product development and technical initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Prior to this, Wineteer worked at Chase as Vice President of Infrastructure and Production Management from 2007 to 2022. This long tenure involved overseeing critical infrastructure projects and production management, contributing to the operational efficiency of the organization.
Previous Experience in Technology and Finance
Steph Wineteer has extensive experience in the technology and finance sectors. Before joining Chase, Wineteer worked at The Nielsen Company as a Senior Technical Software Quality Specialist from 1999 to 2007. This role focused on software quality assurance and testing. Wineteer also held positions at First Data Corporation as a Senior Software Testing Engineer from 1996 to 1998 and at Verizon Enterprise Solutions as a Technical Contractor/System Tester from 1998 to 1999. These roles contributed to a solid foundation in software testing and project management.
Education and Expertise
Steph Wineteer earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Human Resource Management from the University of Oklahoma, where studies took place from 1987 to 1990. Wineteer holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, demonstrating expertise in project management practices. This certification, combined with a strong background in agile and waterfall methodologies, supports Wineteer's capability to manage complex projects effectively across various business lines.
Background in Customer Service
Before transitioning into technical roles, Steph Wineteer worked in customer service at First National Bank of Omaha from 1991 to 1996. This five-year experience provided foundational skills in client interaction and service delivery, which are essential in product management and project leadership. Wineteer’s background in customer service complements technical expertise, facilitating a well-rounded approach to managing projects that meet user needs.