Moving to a product-based value stream for large enterprises is daunting. Nationwide is experimenting with user experience based value streams as part of moving to a product approach. Hear what has worked, what hasn't, and practical considerations for designing large scale product value streams.

Nicole Bryan is the Vice President of Product Management at Tasktop Technologies. She has more than 20 years of experience in software and product development, focused primarily on bringing data visualization/infographics and human factors considerations to the forefront of DevOps and Agile. Most recently, she served as director of product management at Borland Software/Micro Focus, where she was responsible for creating a new Agile development management tool. Prior to Borland, she worked for the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Regulatory Division, where she managed some of the first Agile project teams at the NYSE. Bryan is passionate about improving how software is created and delivered – making the experience enjoyable, fun and yes, even delightful.

Kevin Fisher is Associate Vice President of Program and Application Services at Nationwide and oversees Lean IT. He leads a talented group of Lean and Agile coaches who guide Nationwide business segment and central IT teams through Lean, Agile, and DevOps transformations. Their mission is to drive industry leading productivity and operational excellence throughout Nationwide IT.

Kevin is a ScrumAlliance Certified ScrumMaster, and Certified Product Owner and he has trained hundreds of Nationwide Associates on the transition to Agile methods. Kevin is a frequent public speaker on the topic of Agile transformations, Lean IT, and DevOps.

Prior to joining Nationwide, Kevin’s experience includes Internet Product Management and technology consulting for insurance, financial services, and high tech companies ranging from early stage startups to Fortune 500. Kevin is a graduate of The Ohio State University.

Nicole Bryan, Vice President of Product Management, Tasktop

Kevin Fisher, Associate Vice President of Program and Application Services, Nationwide