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Eric J. Bowden, MBA, SPC has a strong background in operations and technology leadership. Eric J. has served as the Vice President of Operations at Centeva, where they oversaw all operations in the Washington DC area and managed a team of 40 project managers and business analysts. At Safe Driving Systems, LLC, they co-founded the company and served as the Chief Operating Officer. Eric J. successfully brought to market Key2SafeDrivingā„¢, a technology that prevents driving distractions caused by mobile phones. Eric implemented a sprint-based development strategy using open sourced systems to enable rapid deployment of features. As the COO of DAZ Productions, they unified software and 3D model development teams, reducing costs by $500,000 annually and increasing product output. Eric J. also served as the COO of Echo Identity Systems, Inc., where they managed operations for the technology startup and secured funding. Earlier in their career, Eric was the Director of QA at Realm Systems and the CTO at KeyLabs. Eric J. has also held the role of Director of LAN Times Testing Center at LAN Times/McGraw Hill. Eric holds an MBA and is a Scaled Agile Framework Program Consultant (SPC).

Eric J. Bowden, MBA, SPC has a diverse educational background in information technology and organizational communications. Eric J. obtained their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Information Technology from Brigham Young University in the years 1988-1990. Prior to their MBA, Eric earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Organization Communications from the same university. During their undergraduate studies, they also pursued double minors in Computer Science and Mathematics.

In addition to their formal education, Eric has obtained certifications to enhance their professional skills. Eric J. completed the Implementing SAFe (5.0) certification from Scaled Agile, Inc. in May 2020. Furthermore, they hold a Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) certification from ASQ - World Headquarters. Additionally, Eric has completed a VA Contracting Internship at the VA Acquisition Academy, further expanding their expertise.

Overall, Eric J. Bowden has a strong educational foundation and a commitment to professional development, making him well-equipped for various roles in the fields of information technology, organizational communications, and project management.