Rob Lewis, A Cspo, Csm
About Rob Lewis, A Cspo, Csm
Rob Lewis is a Product Owner Manager at Patterson Companies, Inc., with extensive experience in digital transformations and cloud-enabled software products for the dental industry. He has held various leadership roles at Cargill, contributing to product vision and strategy over a career spanning more than two decades.
Current Role at Patterson Companies
Rob Lewis serves as the Product Owner Manager at Patterson Companies, Inc., a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for developing the product backlog for product releases, ensuring alignment with business priorities and stakeholder input. He actively contributes to the development of product vision, strategy, and roadmap by partnering with key product stakeholders. His work is centered in Mendota Heights, where he has been instrumental in leading digital transformations within the organization.
Previous Experience at Cargill
Rob Lewis has extensive experience at Cargill, where he held various roles over a span of 13 years. He served as an Information Technology Supervisor for the Cargill Steel Platform from 1998 to 2005, and later as an IT Manager for Cargill Animal Nutrition from 2005 to 2010. He also worked as a Business Analyst, Developer, and Project Manager at North Star Steel from 1995 to 1998. His last role at Cargill was as Global Testing Lead in Cargill Global IT from 2012 to 2015, and he also worked as a Process Advisor in the WIDM Program Management from 2010 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Rob Lewis earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Management Information Systems from The Ohio State University. His educational background supports his extensive experience in leading digital transformations, particularly in cloud-enabled commercial software product lines for the dental industry. He possesses a unique combination of skills that enable effective management in both smaller software businesses and complex IT delivery changes in global Fortune 50 enterprises.
Leadership and Core Values
Throughout his career, Rob Lewis has been deeply immersed in a culture of leadership at both Cargill and Patterson Companies. He focuses on core values such as integrity, respect, passion for success, and commitment to service. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration and stakeholder engagement, which has played a significant role in his ability to double the efficiency of product development teams in previous roles.
Contributions to Product Development
In his current role and previous positions, Rob Lewis has played a pivotal role in product development. He serves as the lead point of contact for internal questions relating to product design and features within the software development department. His responsibilities include ensuring that product development aligns with business priorities and stakeholder needs, which is crucial for successful product releases.