Donald Clarke
About Donald Clarke
Donald Clarke is a Product Program Manager at Insight Global, with a background in project management across various technology companies. He has expertise in agile methodologies, object-oriented programming, and advanced skills in Atlassian tools.
Current Role at Insight Global
Donald Clarke serves as a Product Program Manager at Insight Global, a position he has held since 2020. He operates from San Jose, California, where he has been instrumental in managing projects and improving development processes. Clarke has successfully managed the first project to receive internal Project Management Office approval at Insight Global, showcasing his capability in project management within the organization.
Previous Experience at Ayla Networks
Clarke worked at Ayla Networks as a Project Manager in Product Management from 2015 to 2018. During his tenure, he was based in both Sunnyvale and Santa Clara, California. His role involved overseeing product management projects, contributing to the development and execution of strategies that align with the company's objectives.
Professional Background in Project Management
Clarke has held various project management roles throughout his career. He was a Senior Technical Manager at Narus Inc from 2008 to 2014, where he focused on professional services and operations. He also worked as a Senior Technical Project Manager at Launch Consulting Group for 11 months in 2020 and as a Technical Project Manager at Taos from 2019 to 2020. His diverse experience spans multiple industries and project types.
Education and Certifications
Donald Clarke earned a Bachelor of Applied Science degree from the State University of New York College at Brockport. He holds certifications as a Certified Product Owner® and Certified Scrum Master®. Currently, he is pursuing the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification to enhance his technical expertise in cloud computing.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Clarke possesses advanced skills in using Atlassian Jira and Confluence as an administrator. He has expertise in Object-Oriented Programming with Java and building EJB applications. His technical proficiency extends to various technologies, including RHEL/Linux, RDBMS/SQL, and VMware ESXi, enabling him to manage projects effectively through agile and PLC phases.