Deidre Goers, Cspo
About Deidre Goers, Cspo
Deidre Goers is a Product Owner III at Patterson Companies, Inc., where she oversees feature requirements and user interface design changes. With a background in project management and a degree in International Business & Economics, she has extensive experience in coordinating product releases and stakeholder engagement.
Work at Patterson Companies
Deidre Goers has been employed at Patterson Companies, Inc. since 2018, serving as a Product Owner III. In this role, she is responsible for approving feature requirements and user interface design changes. She actively participates in sprint demonstrations, gathering feedback from stakeholders to assess sprint deliverables. Additionally, she coordinates with the Product Manager to provide insights on the timing and readiness of planned production releases. Her responsibilities also include identifying and managing risks at both the release and development team levels, ensuring smooth product development and delivery.
Previous Experience at BI WORLDWIDE
Before joining Patterson Companies, Deidre Goers worked at BI WORLDWIDE for 20 years, from 1998 to 2018, in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. During her tenure, she held the position of Senior Project Manager. In this capacity, she likely oversaw various projects, ensuring they met organizational goals and stakeholder expectations. Her extensive experience in project management provided her with a strong foundation for her current role in product ownership.
Education and Expertise
Deidre Goers earned her Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in International Business & Economics from St. Catherine University, where she studied from 1994 to 1997. This educational background has equipped her with a solid understanding of global business practices and economic principles, which she applies in her professional roles. Additionally, she is a Certified Scrum Product Owner, demonstrating her expertise in agile methodologies and product development processes.
Role and Responsibilities
As a Product Owner III, Deidre Goers is responsible for approving feature requirements and user interface design changes. She coordinates and assists with the beta process and addresses product release issues across various stakeholders and development teams. Her role involves participating in sprint demonstrations and gathering feedback from stakeholders to approve or reject sprint deliverables. This collaborative approach ensures that the products developed meet the needs and expectations of users.