Jessica Begus is a seasoned technology leader currently serving as the Director of Product Engineering at REI, where she leverages her extensive expertise in ecommerce and software delivery to drive innovation and enhance customer experiences. With a robust background in portfolio management and strategy development,...
Jessica Begus is a seasoned technology leader currently serving as the Director of Product Engineering at REI, where she leverages her extensive expertise in ecommerce and software delivery to drive innovation and enhance customer experiences. With a robust background in portfolio management and strategy development, Jessica oversees a substantial $25M portfolio, which includes a multi-year strategic initiative aimed at expanding the Customer, Content & Marketing platforms. This initiative not only focuses on enhancing user engagement but also on streamlining operational efficiencies across various digital touchpoints.
In her role, Jessica leads a talented team of engineering managers and domain architects, providing them with strategic direction and mentorship to cultivate high-performing, customer-centric teams. Her commitment to fostering impactful partnerships across the enterprise has been instrumental in aligning technology initiatives with broader business objectives, ensuring that REI remains at the forefront of the competitive ecommerce landscape.
Jessica's proficiency in Agile project management and the software development life cycle (SDLC) allows her to implement best practices that drive successful program delivery. Her skills in business analysis and enterprise architecture enable her to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement, while her adept vendor management ensures that REI collaborates effectively with external partners to achieve its strategic goals. Through her leadership, Jessica is not only enhancing REI's technological capabilities but also reinforcing its commitment to delivering exceptional value to its customers.
