Els Colman

Experienced Product Owner with strong background in reporting, data management, and project management. Strategic thinker with expertise in bridging business and IT teams. Proven track record in optimizing reporting processes, delivering analytical solutions, and managing cross-functional projects across multiple business units.

Product Owner Reporting & Database at Securex (2020-08 – Present)

Act as the strategic link between business stakeholders and IT teams for internal and external reporting platforms (Qlik Sense, SAS DI, SAS Database). Define and maintain product vision and roadmap and oversee sprint planning and backlog prioritization. Deliver clear business, functional and technical analyses supporting product evolution. Project management for internal projects.

• Strategic link between business stakeholders and IT teams
• Define and maintain product vision and roadmap
• Oversee sprint planning and backlog prioritization
• Deliver business, functional and technical analyses
• Project management for internal projects with budget and timeline management

Reporting & Data Specialist at Securex (2020-04 – 2020-07)

Developed reports for external and internal clients across business units. Ensured high data quality and optimized reporting processes.

• Developed reports for external and internal clients
• Cross business unit collaboration
• Ensured high data quality
• Optimized reporting processes

Domain Expert Reporting at SD Worx (2016-01 – 2020-03)

Wrote business and functional analyses to reduce support costs and enhance customer satisfaction. Provided expert recommendations to Product Owners regarding optimizations. Launched reporting processes for international customers.

• Wrote business and functional analyses
• Reduced support costs and enhanced customer satisfaction
• Provided expert recommendations to Product Owners
• Launched reporting processes for international customers

Project Manager Optimization at SD Worx (2012-01 – 2015-12)

Designed and implemented optimization projects across business units. Delivered end to end project implementations.

• Designed optimization projects across business units
• Implemented optimization initiatives
• Delivered end to end project implementations

Analyst Programmer at SD Worx (2002-02 – 2011-12)

Developed custom reporting solutions using VBA and .NET for clients including Toyota, ROC, Deutsche Bank, Eridania.

• Developed custom reporting solutions
• VBA and .NET programming
• Worked with major clients: Toyota, ROC, Deutsche Bank, Eridania

Analyst Programmer at EvoSoft (2000-01 – 2002-01)

Delivered reporting solutions for customers such as Interleasing and General Biscuits built in Microsoft Office, Crystal Reports, Visual Interdev.

• Delivered reporting solutions
• Microsoft Office, Crystal Reports, Visual Interdev
• Worked with Interleasing and General Biscuits

Analyst Programmer Consultant at Real Software (1999-05 – 1999-12)

Created functional analyses and test scenarios; installed client/test databases. Developed custom applications supporting operational needs.

• Created functional analyses and test scenarios
• Installed client/test databases
• Developed custom applications for operational needs

Chemical Sales Engineer Benelux at Roland (1997-06 – 1999-04)

Commercial and technical SPOC for the industry department. Advised clients, expanded market share, and prospected the metal industry.

• Commercial and technical SPOC for industry department
• Client advisory services
• Expanded market share
• Metal industry prospection

Research & Development – European Internship at SurTec GmbH (1996-09 – 1997-05)

Conducted research in analytical and electrolytic chemistry as an addition to engineering studies.

• Research in analytical chemistry
• Research in electrolytic chemistry
• Support to engineering studies

Bachelor in Computer Science - Programming – Katholieke Hogeschool der Kempen (1999-09 – 2002-06)

Engineer in Industrial Chemical Engineering - Industrial Engineering Techniques – K.A.H.O.-Sint Lieven (1992-10 – 2096-06)

Final Project in Industrial Chemical Engineering – Fachhochschule Darmstadt

Secondary Education in Sciences A (Math) – Visitatiehumaniora (1989-09 – 1992-06)