Wendy Jacobs
About Wendy Jacobs
Wendy Jacobs is the Product Management COE at Fannie Mae, with extensive experience in product management and business agility coaching. She has held various roles in companies such as American Electric Power, Cardinal Solutions, and LexisNexis, and has a background in law with a JD from the University of Akron School of Law.
Current Position at Fannie Mae
Wendy Jacobs is currently employed as the Product Management COE at Fannie Mae. Her role is remote, allowing her to manage and oversee product management strategies from a flexible location. In this capacity, she utilizes her extensive experience in product management and business agility coaching to drive innovation and efficiency within the company's product development processes.
Previous Experience at American Electric Power
From 2017 to 2022, Wendy Jacobs served as a Product Owner and Business Agility Coach at American Electric Power (AEP) in Columbus, Ohio. During her five-year tenure, she was responsible for aligning product development with agile methodologies to enhance business agility and drive successful project outcomes. Her role involved mentoring teams and implementing agile practices to support the company's strategic goals.
Agile Leadership at Central Ohio Agile Association
Between 2017 and 2019, Wendy Jacobs held the position of Director At Large at the Central Ohio Agile Association. Operating in the Columbus, Ohio Area, she contributed to the growth and promotion of agile methodologies within the local business community. Her leadership helped advocate for agile principles and practices, benefiting both member organizations and the broader agile community in Central Ohio.
Product Management Roles at LexisNexis
Wendy Jacobs spent a significant portion of her career at LexisNexis in Dayton, Ohio Area. She joined the company as an Account Manager in 1998 and progressively took on various roles including Sr. Software Test Engineer, Product Manager/Consultant, Product Portfolio Manager, and Sr. Product Consultant. Her tenure at LexisNexis spanned from 1998 to 2009, showcasing her deep expertise in product management and software development within the legal and business information sectors.
Educational Background
Wendy Jacobs has a well-rounded educational background that supports her professional expertise. She earned a Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Akron School of Law, studying from 1994 to 1997. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree at Kent State University, where she studied from 1988 to 1992. Her foundational education was at Brecksville Broadview Heights High School, from which she graduated in 1988.