Jimi Washburn
About Jimi Washburn
Jimi Washburn serves as the Senior Director of Delivery Management at Oportun, where he has worked since 2018. With extensive experience in technology delivery and service improvement, he has held various roles at Oportun and other companies, showcasing expertise in IPO readiness, compliance, and business continuity planning.
Work at Oportun
Jimi Washburn has been with Oportun since 2014, holding various roles over the years. Currently, he serves as the Senior Director of Delivery Management, a position he has held since 2018 in San Carlos, California. Prior to this role, he worked as the Director of Technology Delivery from 2016 to 2018 and as the Senior Manager of Continual Service Improvement from 2014 to 2016. His tenure at Oportun has been marked by a focus on enhancing service delivery and technology management.
Previous Experience
Before joining Oportun, Jimi Washburn held several positions that contributed to his expertise. He worked as a Product Manager and Principal Consultant from 2005 to 2010 in the Birmingham, Alabama area. He also served as the VP of Operations at Sycle.net from 2012 to 2014 and as a B2B Product Manager at The Sak in 2011. His experience includes roles in product management and operational consulting, which have shaped his approach to delivery management.
Education and Expertise
Jimi Washburn studied at Alabama Fire College, where he achieved Firefighter I and EMT I certifications in 1993. His professional expertise includes IPO readiness, mergers and acquisitions, IT governance, risk management, and compliance. He has a strong focus on cyber awareness, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of risk management in business environments.
Skills and Specializations
Jimi Washburn possesses a diverse skill set that includes IT GRC and IT SOX Compliance, Lean Audit, and Lean SDLC. His commitment to efficiency is evident in his approach to software development and auditing processes. Additionally, his background in business continuity planning and disaster recovery highlights his focus on ensuring organizational resilience and effective recovery strategies.
Career Progression
Jimi Washburn's career has shown a steady progression through various roles and responsibilities. He transitioned from a Product Manager at ecommerceDNA to senior management positions at Oportun, reflecting his growth in the technology and service delivery sectors. His experience spans over a decade in leadership roles, emphasizing his capability in managing complex projects and teams.