Opal Wagnac
About Opal Wagnac
Opal Wagnac serves as the Senior Vice President of Market and Product Strategy at isolved, bringing extensive experience in market intelligence and product management from her previous roles at UKG and Ultimate Software. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University and has a strong background in Agile methodologies and business process management.
Current Role at isolved
Opal Wagnac serves as the Senior Vice President of Market and Product Strategy at isolved. She has held this position since 2024, contributing to the company's strategic direction in market and product development. Her role involves leveraging her extensive experience in market intelligence and product strategy to enhance isolved's offerings and competitive positioning.
Previous Experience at UKG
Before joining isolved, Opal Wagnac worked at UKG as the Vice President of Global Market Intelligence for a period of 10 months in 2023 to 2024. In this role, she was responsible for analyzing market trends and providing insights that informed the company's strategic decisions. She also served as the Senior Director of Analyst Relations and Market Intelligence from 2020 to 2023, where she focused on building relationships with industry analysts and enhancing market visibility.
Background in Product Management
Opal Wagnac has a significant background in product management, having worked at Ultimate Software in various roles. She served as the Senior Director of Analyst Relations and Market Intelligence from 2017 to 2020, and as the Director of Products from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she was a Product Manager specializing in Security, Workflow, and Content Management from 2011 to 2017. Her experience in these roles has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of product lifecycle management and market dynamics.
Educational Background
Opal Wagnac studied Electrical Engineering at Columbia University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1995 to 1999. She also completed her high school education at Miami Norland Sr. High School, receiving her diploma from 1991 to 1995. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her technical and strategic roles in the technology sector.
Skills and Methodologies
Opal Wagnac possesses strong skills in business process management and workflow systems, which enhance her ability to streamline operations. She has extensive experience in Agile methodologies, particularly in Scrum and Kanban practices. These skills are essential for leading market and product strategy, allowing her to adapt to changing market conditions and drive team performance.