Brian Buchanan
About Brian Buchanan
Brian Buchanan is a Senior Product Owner with a strong technical background in software development and agile methodologies. He has extensive experience in product management and has played a significant role in transitioning organizations to agile practices.
Work at RouteOne
Brian Buchanan has served as a Senior Product Owner at RouteOne since 2016. In this role, he focuses on developing and maintaining a prioritized Product Roadmap that aligns with the company's product strategy. He manages a Product Backlog that includes epics and story cards with defined acceptance criteria. His responsibilities involve collaborating with cross-functional teams and external business stakeholders to establish and release Minimum Viable Products (MVPs).
Education and Expertise
Brian Buchanan earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Finance from Western Michigan University. His educational background supports his strong technical expertise, which he applies to address complex software development requirements. He has experience in agile methodologies, having played a significant role in transitioning organizations from Waterfall to Agile frameworks.
Background
Before joining RouteOne, Brian Buchanan worked at several organizations. He was employed at Automotive Credit Corporation from 2003 to 2015, where he held roles including Business Analyst, Credit Analytics, and Credit Systems Manager. He also worked as an IT Business Analyst at Arrow Strategies for one year in 2015 to 2016. Earlier in his career, he served as a Corporate Financial Analyst at Compuware from 1999 to 2002.
Achievements
Brian Buchanan has made significant contributions to the organizations he has worked with, particularly in transforming processes and methodologies. He has successfully implemented agile methodologies, positively impacting teams and C-level executives. His focus on building productive relationships has helped address the unique business needs of both internal and external customers across the United States and Canada.