Zebyalin Jennings
Head of Product at Fidelity Life- Claim this Profile
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Lesly A.
I enthusiastically recommend Zebyalin for the role of Head of Product at Fidelity Life / eFinancial. Having had the privilege of working closely with Zebyalin, I can attest to their exceptional skills and expertise in product management. Zebyalin possesses a unique ability to envision and execute product strategies that align perfectly with the company’s objectives. His proactive approach to problem-solving, coupled with their strong analytical mindset, has consistently driven our product offerings to new heights. Zebyalin’s leadership and collaboration within the team have significantly contributed to the successful launch and improvement of key products, enhancing the organizations overall performance. Zebyalin’s dedication to excellence 🌟
Tim Whitehead
I had the pleasure of managing and working alongside Zeb during my time at Churchill Downs. Zeb is an extremely talented, passionate and hard working product director who cares deeply about user experience and producing quality applications. Zeb is a foremost expert in the field of Native Applications. His knowledge and talent level are second to none, really a true leader in the iOS and Android mobile spaces. Zeb built and directed the TwinSpires Horse Racing app project, which is one of the highest quality gaming and betting experience applications you will find anywhere in the world. I'm proud to call Zeb a true friend, and would be happy to provide my highest recommendation for any prospective employers or business partners.
Lesly A.
I enthusiastically recommend Zebyalin for the role of Head of Product at Fidelity Life / eFinancial. Having had the privilege of working closely with Zebyalin, I can attest to their exceptional skills and expertise in product management. Zebyalin possesses a unique ability to envision and execute product strategies that align perfectly with the company’s objectives. His proactive approach to problem-solving, coupled with their strong analytical mindset, has consistently driven our product offerings to new heights. Zebyalin’s leadership and collaboration within the team have significantly contributed to the successful launch and improvement of key products, enhancing the organizations overall performance. Zebyalin’s dedication to excellence 🌟
Tim Whitehead
I had the pleasure of managing and working alongside Zeb during my time at Churchill Downs. Zeb is an extremely talented, passionate and hard working product director who cares deeply about user experience and producing quality applications. Zeb is a foremost expert in the field of Native Applications. His knowledge and talent level are second to none, really a true leader in the iOS and Android mobile spaces. Zeb built and directed the TwinSpires Horse Racing app project, which is one of the highest quality gaming and betting experience applications you will find anywhere in the world. I'm proud to call Zeb a true friend, and would be happy to provide my highest recommendation for any prospective employers or business partners.
Lesly A.
I enthusiastically recommend Zebyalin for the role of Head of Product at Fidelity Life / eFinancial. Having had the privilege of working closely with Zebyalin, I can attest to their exceptional skills and expertise in product management. Zebyalin possesses a unique ability to envision and execute product strategies that align perfectly with the company’s objectives. His proactive approach to problem-solving, coupled with their strong analytical mindset, has consistently driven our product offerings to new heights. Zebyalin’s leadership and collaboration within the team have significantly contributed to the successful launch and improvement of key products, enhancing the organizations overall performance. Zebyalin’s dedication to excellence 🌟
Tim Whitehead
I had the pleasure of managing and working alongside Zeb during my time at Churchill Downs. Zeb is an extremely talented, passionate and hard working product director who cares deeply about user experience and producing quality applications. Zeb is a foremost expert in the field of Native Applications. His knowledge and talent level are second to none, really a true leader in the iOS and Android mobile spaces. Zeb built and directed the TwinSpires Horse Racing app project, which is one of the highest quality gaming and betting experience applications you will find anywhere in the world. I'm proud to call Zeb a true friend, and would be happy to provide my highest recommendation for any prospective employers or business partners.
Lesly A.
I enthusiastically recommend Zebyalin for the role of Head of Product at Fidelity Life / eFinancial. Having had the privilege of working closely with Zebyalin, I can attest to their exceptional skills and expertise in product management. Zebyalin possesses a unique ability to envision and execute product strategies that align perfectly with the company’s objectives. His proactive approach to problem-solving, coupled with their strong analytical mindset, has consistently driven our product offerings to new heights. Zebyalin’s leadership and collaboration within the team have significantly contributed to the successful launch and improvement of key products, enhancing the organizations overall performance. Zebyalin’s dedication to excellence 🌟
Tim Whitehead
I had the pleasure of managing and working alongside Zeb during my time at Churchill Downs. Zeb is an extremely talented, passionate and hard working product director who cares deeply about user experience and producing quality applications. Zeb is a foremost expert in the field of Native Applications. His knowledge and talent level are second to none, really a true leader in the iOS and Android mobile spaces. Zeb built and directed the TwinSpires Horse Racing app project, which is one of the highest quality gaming and betting experience applications you will find anywhere in the world. I'm proud to call Zeb a true friend, and would be happy to provide my highest recommendation for any prospective employers or business partners.
Credentials
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CSPO
Scrum Alliance
Experience
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Fidelity Life
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United States
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Product
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Jan 2022 - Present
▸Transformed disjointed multi-organizational framework into cohesive, strategic product roadmap, enhancing cross-team alignment and collaboration between two business groups of Verisity Holdings, eFinancial and Fidelity Life ▸Spearheaded comprehensive reorganization to transition from isolated delivery teams to centralized, performance-driven product organization, paving way for streamlined operations ▸Instituted robust performance metrics and standards, resulting in optimized ROI and increased revenue streams across both eFinancial sales and Fidelity Life carrier operations ▸Oversaw and enhanced diverse product portfolio of 9 offerings, with successful integration of 7 legacy products and innovative launch of two new products ▸Demonstrated fiscal prudence and strategic allocation in managing expansive product budget exceeding $5M, ensuring optimal investment in critical product initiatives Show less
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Churchill Downs Incorporated
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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400 - 500 Employee
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Director of Product - Native Applications
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Mar 2017 - Jan 2022
▸ Orchestrate development of product vision and drive process, communication, and collaboration across product delivery teams to ensure long-term product growth strategy is delivered ▸ Manage and mentor a team of 6 product managers and analysts to champion customer experience throughout the execution of product delivery ▸ Design and execute product strategy roadmaps for complex projects with deep understanding of customer journey driving cross-functional teams across business and technical aspects during full life cycle of product development ▸ Administer and drive optimal financial management across operations, vendor, and product budgets of several million dollars that impacts revenue growth strategy ▸ Introduce and influence agile principles to implement continuous improvement that strengthens innovation and implementation of best platform features ▸ Cultivated key relationships with stakeholders and business partners to gather project requirements, define key features, and gain buy-in from teams that increase customer adoption of platform Show less
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Heartland Payment Systems
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr. Business Analyst/Product Owner
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Sep 2011 - Mar 2017
▸ Recommended the nature and scope of present and future product lines by reviewing product specifications and requirements; appraising new product ideas and/or product or packaging changes▸ Analyzed market competition by comparing the company's product to competitors' products▸ Obtained product market share by working with sales director to develop product sales strategies▸ Led weekly prioritization and planning to ensure that right features are being built at the right time for the right reasons▸ Initiated an ROI based approach to product development by analyzing all available data to influence product direction and evaluate the value of delivered features and inform improvements▸ Streamlined flawless execution against the plan, anticipating blockers, risks, and the need for clear communication▸ Acted as a liaison between product owners, project team members and quality assurance personnel, gathering system requirements and developing specifications to be used by the IT developers▸ Explored and developed recommendations for the project, including information regarding specific user requirements, system configuration, testing scenarios, workflow and business rules▸ Architected all parts of the project by configuring, testing and designing while maintaining records and reports on process and findings▸ Documented the acquired results of analysis and workflows as well as obtaining sign-off from the appropriate client Show less
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Regional Director
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Oct 2006 - Sep 2011
▸ Identify project requirements by interviewing customers; analyzing operations; determining project scope; documenting results; preparing customer contracts▸ Handled problem solutions by describing requirements in a work-flowchart, diagram or user story; studying system capabilities; assessed alternative solutions while maintaining business requirement integrity ▸ Evaluated project estimates and costs▸ Verified results by assisting in product testing▸ Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks▸ Created reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information▸ Provided strong, dynamic leadership that mentors, develops, and guides team members to efficiently leverage the value of every call for maximum customer satisfaction▸ Developed and administered annual department budget to attain business goals with operational stability▸ Achieved organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments▸ Managed metrics, ensuring customer satisfaction, and reporting statistical performance levels related to Call Center Show less
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Education
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Ohio University-Zanesville Campus
Computer Science
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