John Miniati
About John Miniati
John Miniati serves as the Director of Product Management at Forte Group in Chicago, Illinois, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Master of Engineering Management and an MBA from Northwestern University and has extensive experience in product management across various sectors.
Work at Forte Group
John Miniati has served as the Director of Product Management at Forte Group since 2021. His role involves overseeing product development and management strategies, contributing to the company's growth in Chicago, Illinois. Under his leadership, the product management team expanded by 250%, and revenue increased significantly. He employs agile management techniques and leverages his extensive experience in B2B SaaS and other sectors to address market challenges effectively.
Education and Expertise
John Miniati holds a Master of Engineering Management from Northwestern University and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Cornell University. His expertise encompasses player-coach agile management, B2B SaaS, B2C mobile applications, HR software, analytics, machine learning, and e-learning. He utilizes a range of methodologies, including Scrum and Lean UX Design, to enhance product management processes.
Background
John Miniati has a diverse professional background with over 25 years of experience in product management. He has held various leadership positions, including Director of Product Management at HighGround and Head of Product at Hcareers. His career began at HP as a Senior Product Manager, and he has worked with companies such as comScore, FirstLook, and EarthLink. His roles have consistently focused on driving product innovation and revenue growth.
Achievements
Throughout his career, John Miniati has been responsible for generating over $500 million in new revenue streams through effective product management. He has developed processes for recruiting, training, and performance management that led to a 60% growth in his teams over three years. His contributions to discussions on software development methodologies highlight his commitment to improving industry practices. He has also authored insights on outsourcing product ownership and optimizing time-to-value in product partnerships.