Greg Nilsen
About Greg Nilsen
Greg Nilsen serves as the Manager of Product Management at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2015. With a background in software development and project management, he has held various roles in notable companies, including Northrop Grumman and UPMC.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Greg Nilsen has been employed at Thomson Reuters as a Manager in Product Management since 2015. In this role, he has transitioned from an individual contributor to a player-coach, overseeing a team of three Product Managers. His responsibilities include leading initiatives to migrate solutions from on-premise applications to cloud-native applications, which enhances scalability and improves support services. Nilsen also spearheads customer-engagement initiatives to ensure that product roadmaps align with user and client needs.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Greg Nilsen held various roles in product management and software development. He worked at Northrop Grumman Information Systems from 2007 to 2011 as a Product Manager and Software Development Lead. Following that, he served as a Project Manager at Grant Street Group from 2011 to 2015. His experience in these positions contributed to his expertise in managing product lifecycles and leading development teams.
Education and Expertise
Greg Nilsen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from Hiram College, which he attended from 1998 to 2002. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Pittsburgh, completing his studies from 2002 to 2004. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his career in product management and software development.
Early Career Background
Greg Nilsen began his career with various internships and entry-level positions. He worked as a Tech Support Intern at Columbus Dispatch from 1999 to 2000 and as a Supply Chain Services Intern at FedEx in 2001. He later served as a Systems Programmer/Analyst at UPMC from 2004 to 2006. These early experiences contributed to his technical skills and understanding of software systems.
Leadership and Initiatives
In his current role, Greg Nilsen leads several initiatives aimed at improving product offerings and customer engagement. He organizes education and information campaigns in collaboration with Marketing and Sales to enhance transparency between the team and customers. Additionally, he pioneers shared services such as APIs and other platform initiatives, which can be scaled and reused across various solutions within the organization.