James Lund
About James Lund
James Lund is a Product Manager with extensive experience in software development and product management. He currently works at Oriental Trading Company and advocates for automated testing and Agile methodologies to enhance software quality and customer satisfaction.
Work at Oriental Trading Company
James Lund has been employed at Oriental Trading Company, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, as a Product Manager since 2019. In this role, he focuses on maximizing customer satisfaction while minimizing costs through effective user story realization. His responsibilities include overseeing product development processes and ensuring that the products meet customer needs and expectations.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Prior to his current position, James Lund worked at Manifold Technology as a Product Manager from 2015 to 2017. He also served as a Product Development Consultant at the same company for a brief period in 2015. His earlier experience includes roles at MakeMusic, where he was a Technical Product Manager from 2011 to 2013 and a Product Specialist from 2004 to 2011. These positions provided him with extensive insights into product management and development.
Education and Expertise
James Lund holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from St. Olaf College and a Master of Music from The University of Montana. He also achieved a K-12 Teaching Certification from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. His educational background supports his expertise in product management and development, particularly in the context of software quality and customer engagement.
Advocacy for Software Quality
James Lund advocates for a rigorous automated testing environment to ensure software quality. He emphasizes the importance of early and frequent software releases to deliver high customer value. His belief in the foundational values of Agile methodology underpins his approach to product development, contributing to organizational success.
Self-Employment and Consulting
From 2017 to 2020, James Lund worked as a self-employed Product Consultant in the Greater Omaha Area. This role allowed him to apply his product management skills independently, providing consulting services that focused on enhancing product development strategies for various clients.