Russell De Vore
About Russell De Vore
Russell De Vore is a Senior Product Owner at Vesta with extensive experience in software quality assurance and project management, having previously held various leadership roles at Wells Fargo. He holds a BA in History from the University of Oregon and an MBA from Willamette University.
Current Role at Vesta
Russell De Vore serves as a Senior Product Owner at Vesta, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in Lake Oswego, Oregon. In this role, he focuses on product development and management, leveraging his extensive background in software quality assurance and project management to drive product success.
Professional Background
Russell De Vore has a diverse professional background with significant experience in the financial services sector. He worked at Wells Fargo in various capacities, including VP - Software Quality Assurance Manager and VP, Agile Transformation, Data, Metrics and Reporting Professional. His tenure at Wells Fargo spanned from 2006 to 2021, where he contributed to quality assurance and agile transformation initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Russell De Vore holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Oregon and an MBA from Willamette University's Atkinson Graduate School of Management. His educational background supports his expertise in data-driven decision-making and process improvements, which he applies in his current role and previous positions.
Leadership and Mentoring Experience
Russell De Vore has demonstrated leadership capabilities throughout his career, particularly in managing global teams and driving quality initiatives. He is passionate about learning, mentoring, and coaching others, emphasizing collaboration and solution-oriented approaches in team settings.
Achievements in Quality Assurance
Throughout his career, Russell De Vore has focused on enhancing quality assurance practices. His experience includes leading testing practices companywide at Wells Fargo and implementing data-driven strategies to mitigate risk and support decision-making processes.