Carissa Gappa
About Carissa Gappa
Carissa Gappa is a Senior Product Manager at TEAM Software, with a background in product management and business analysis spanning over a decade. She has held various roles at DTN / The Progressive Farmer and emphasizes servant leadership and data analytics in her current position.
Current Role at TEAM Software
Carissa Gappa serves as a Senior Product Manager at TEAM Software, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she leads the Reporting and Data Analytics initiatives for the company's large ERP and workforce management platforms. Gappa focuses on enhancing team performance by identifying and removing barriers that may hinder colleagues from excelling in their roles. Her leadership style emphasizes collaboration and effective communication throughout the value delivery process.
Previous Experience at TEAM Software
Prior to her current position, Carissa Gappa worked at TEAM Software as an Industry Product Manager from 2018 to 2020. During her two years in this role, she contributed to product development and market strategy within the Greater Omaha Area. Her experience at TEAM Software has been integral to her professional growth and understanding of the software industry.
Career History at DTN / The Progressive Farmer
Carissa Gappa has extensive experience at DTN / The Progressive Farmer, where she held multiple roles over a span of eight years. She began as a Sales Coordinator Supervisor in 2007 and progressed to positions including Corporate Account Manager, Business Analyst, Associate Product Manager, and ultimately Product Manager from 2013 to 2018. Her diverse roles allowed her to develop a comprehensive understanding of product management and market needs.
Educational Background
Carissa Gappa holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, which she completed from 2006 to 2009. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a Marketing Management emphasis from the Wilson College of Business at the University of Northern Iowa, where she studied from 2000 to 2004. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her career in product management and business strategy.
Professional Approach and Leadership Style
In her professional approach, Carissa Gappa utilizes the StrengthsFinder 2.0 themes, including Learner, Strategic, Achiever, Relator, and Responsibility. She acts as a servant leader, translating market problems for data development teams to facilitate solution creation. Gappa drives business results by focusing teams on core problems and enhancing communication throughout the organization.