Jamie Martin
About Jamie Martin
Jamie Martin is a Product Owner and Sr. Business Analyst at NWEA, with over six years of experience in the Portland, Oregon area. With a background in psychology and extensive experience in various analytical roles, Jamie excels in bridging the gap between technical teams and business needs.
Work at NWEA
Jamie Martin has been employed at NWEA since 2016, initially serving as a Business Analyst for eight years. In 2019, Jamie transitioned to the role of Product Owner, where they have worked for five years. In this position, Jamie leads and facilitates Agile team ceremonies, ensuring clarity of epic delivery objectives and promoting cross-functional team collaboration. Jamie is responsible for creating and managing Program Increment, Sprint, and Release plans, which are reviewed and authorized through Agile ceremonies and the Project Management Office (PMO).
Education and Expertise
Jamie Martin holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Psychology from Portland State University, which was completed between 2003 and 2005. Prior to this, Jamie earned an Associate’s Degree in General Studies from Portland Community College from 2000 to 2002. Jamie has developed a distinctive background in serving as an analyst within Information Systems and embedded in business units, which has enhanced their ability to translate customer needs into concise requirements for development teams.
Background
Before joining NWEA, Jamie Martin worked at NW Natural in various roles, including Project Management Specialist, Resource Management Specialist, Web Analyst, and Process and Technology Design and Training Analyst 3. Jamie's tenure at NW Natural spanned from 2001 to 2015. Additionally, Jamie briefly worked at Ruby Receptionists as a Business System Analyst and later as a Business System Analyst Lead/Manager. This diverse experience has contributed to Jamie's analytical skills and understanding of business processes.
Achievements
In their current role, Jamie Martin advocates for agile development teams across the enterprise, ensuring alignment and understanding of agile principles. Jamie tracks and forecasts project progress, effectively communicating updates to sponsors and key stakeholders through multiple channels. Outside of professional responsibilities, Jamie is actively involved in the community, coaching softball and serving on the PTO board at their daughters' school.