Lamar Russ
About Lamar Russ
Lamar Russ is a Product Manager with extensive experience in the technology and talent management sectors. He has worked at ECSI and Talogy, where he focuses on market research, product training, and collaboration with design and development teams.
Current Role at Talogy
Lamar Russ currently serves as a Product Manager at Talogy, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he conducts market research and competitive analysis within the Talent Management sector to develop new product concepts and designs. He also takes responsibility for delivering product training to internal stakeholders during new product releases. As a product owner within a scrum team, he manages the product backlog and collaborates closely with UX designers and the development team to create effective solution designs.
Previous Experience at ECSI
Lamar Russ has extensive experience at Educational Computer Systems, Inc. (ECSI), where he worked for a total of nine years in various roles. He began as a Data Entry Specialist from 2005 to 2006, followed by a position as Operations Process Engineer from 2006 to 2009. He then transitioned to a Product Manager role, which he held from 2012 until 2021. His time at ECSI provided him with a strong foundation in technical support and product management.
Educational Background
Lamar Russ holds a Bachelor of Science and Technology degree from PennWest California. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Management from Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 2020 to 2022. His educational background equips him with the necessary skills and knowledge for his roles in product management and technology.
Skills and Expertise
Lamar Russ possesses a range of skills relevant to product management and technology. His expertise includes conducting market research, competitive analysis, and developing product training. He is adept at serving as a product owner within a scrum team, managing product backlogs, and collaborating with UX designers and development teams to create solution designs. His technical support experience further enhances his understanding of product functionality and user needs.