Brandy Harper is a seasoned Lead Technical Product Manager at Optum, bringing over 18 years of experience in enhancing patient outcomes through innovative healthcare software solutions. Her expertise lies in Agile software development, where she has successfully driven product vision and strategy to create impactful...
Brandy Harper is a seasoned Lead Technical Product Manager at Optum, bringing over 18 years of experience in enhancing patient outcomes through innovative healthcare software solutions. Her expertise lies in Agile software development, where she has successfully driven product vision and strategy to create impactful technology solutions that address the complexities of modern healthcare. In her current role, Brandy is pivotal in shaping the product roadmap, ensuring that it aligns with enterprise-wide stakeholder needs and industry trends.
Brandy excels in engaging diverse stakeholders, fostering awareness and alignment across various departments to facilitate seamless collaboration. She leads products through their entire lifecycle, employing defined processes and best practices that adhere to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Her proficiency in test planning, integration, and user stories enables her to translate complex business requirements into actionable development tasks, ensuring that the final product meets both user needs and regulatory standards.
Among her key projects, Brandy has spearheaded initiatives that leverage technology to improve patient engagement and streamline healthcare workflows. Her commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident in her collaborative approach, where she actively seeks input from a broad range of perspectives to enhance product development. With excellent written and verbal communication skills, Brandy effectively articulates product strategies and engages stakeholders at all levels, ensuring successful development, delivery, and adoption of technology solutions that ultimately drive better patient outcomes.