Craig Bakke
About Craig Bakke
Craig Bakke is the Product Owner for Required Communications Solutions at TD Ameritrade, with over 15 years of experience in the retail brokerage space and a background in technology support and military service.
Current Role at TD Ameritrade
Craig Bakke serves as a Product Owner for Required Communications Solutions at TD Ameritrade in the Greater Omaha Area. His tenure at the company began in 2007, where he focuses on supporting technology and the firm from a Product Owner perspective within the Agile framework. In this role, he applies his extensive experience in the retail brokerage space and his military background to enhance team performance and communication strategies.
Previous Experience in Technology Support
Craig Bakke previously held the position of Assistant Team Manager - Technology Support at Ameritrade from 2004 to 2007 in the Greater Omaha Area. During this 3-year period, he was responsible for managing technology support teams, further building his expertise in the brokerage industry and technology management.
Military Service Background
Before transitioning into the brokerage industry, Craig Bakke served in the United States Air Force from 1991 to 1999, stationed at Minot AFB, North Dakota. He held roles as an Electromechanical Team Chief and an Elab Technician, where he developed leadership and technical skills that have greatly contributed to his professional success in civilian roles.
Educational Background
Craig Bakke's educational pursuits include studying Forensic Science and Technology at Nebraska Wesleyan University from 2005 to 2007, though he did not complete his master's degree. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, studying from 2000 to 2003. Prior to that, he spent a year at Minot State University studying Molecular Biology. This diverse academic background laid a strong foundation for his career in technology and science-driven environments.
Skills and Leadership Attributes
Craig Bakke utilizes several strengths identified by the Strengthsfinder assessment, including Context, Maximizer, Command, Competition, and Arranger. These strengths help him enhance team performance and communication strategies. Additionally, his ESTP personality type, characterized by energy, action-orientation, and pragmatism, is instrumental in his effective management of product ownership responsibilities. His experience in the retail brokerage space, combined with his military service, enables him to build strong relationships and drive success within the company.