John Newburn
About John Newburn
John Newburn is a Senior Product Manager at NWEA, recognized for his expertise in reading and language arts, as well as OEM/ISV commercial negotiations. He has a diverse background in product management across multiple companies and is known for his engagement and ability to deliver concise data analysis.
Work at NWEA
John Newburn has been serving as a Senior Product Manager at NWEA since 2020. In this role, he focuses on product management within the educational assessment sector. He has contributed to the English MAP Reading Fluency technical report and works on various reading and language arts topics. His responsibilities include employing Agile product management tooling and utilizing the pragmatic marketing framework to enhance product strategy and development.
Education and Expertise
John Newburn earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from DePauw University, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. His expertise includes OEM/ISV commercial negotiations and Go-To-Market best practices. He is known for his strong ability to deliver concise data analysis and recommendations effectively to an audience, which supports his roles in product management.
Background
Prior to his current position at NWEA, John Newburn held various product management roles across multiple companies. He worked at Ball and Buck as a Product Manager and Product Marketing Manager from 2012 to 2013 in the Greater Boston Area. He also served as a Senior Product Manager at CONDUCTIV Software, Inc. from 2013 to 2015 in the Greater Seattle Area. His career includes significant experience in product management and strategy development.
Professional Experience
John Newburn has a diverse professional background in product management. He worked as Director of Product Management at Veriown Global, Inc. from 2018 to 2020 in the Portland, Oregon Area. He also held several positions at Sage, including Global Product Manager for Portfolio Management & Strategy and Product Manager for Connected Solutions & Mobility, from 2015 to 2018. His experience spans various industries, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of product management.
Achievements
Throughout his career, John Newburn has been involved in test design and computer adaptive testing, showcasing his contributions to educational assessment methodologies. His engagement and enthusiasm in professional endeavors are recognized, reflecting his commitment to his work and the impact he has made in product management.