Celeste Fuechsel
About Celeste Fuechsel
Celeste Fuechsel is a Product Manager with over 20 years of experience in product management, particularly in SaaS and PaaS applications. She has a strong background in Agile software development and has held various roles in notable companies, including American Express and Travelport.
Current Role at Vesta
Celeste Fuechsel currently serves as a Product Manager at Vesta, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she effectively manages risk, tracks dependencies and milestones, and communicates roadmap progress to leadership. Her responsibilities include overseeing product development and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Fuechsel operates in a remote capacity from the Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Fuechsel has over 20 years of experience in product management, with a focus on SaaS and PaaS applications. Before her tenure at Vesta, she worked at American Express as an Associate Product Manager from 2012 to 2016. She also held the position of Senior Business Analyst at Travelport from 2008 to 2011, where she contributed to product strategy and execution.
Background in Software Testing and Support
Celeste Fuechsel began her career in software testing and support. She worked at Travelport as a Software Tester from 2002 to 2003 and later as a Support Specialist from 2001 to 2002. Additionally, she served as an Application Services Technical Support/Technical Analyst at TRX from 1998 to 2001. These roles provided her with foundational skills in technical support and analysis.
Education and Academic Background
Fuechsel studied at San Francisco State University, where she focused on Anthropology from 1995 to 1997. She also attended the University of North Texas, achieving an Associate of Arts in English Language and Literature from 1993 to 1995. Her educational background supports her analytical and problem-solving skills, which are essential in her professional roles.
Skills and Expertise
Celeste Fuechsel possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills, enabling her to synthesize information and present it effectively to stakeholders. She is experienced in Agile software development methodology, including feature design and requirements gathering. Fuechsel is known for her self-motivation and organizational skills, particularly in time-critical environments.