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Keith Hupperts M.S. has over 20 years of work experience in the Utility GIS industry. Keith is currently working at SSP Innovations, LLC as a Solution Architect/Product Manager. In this role, they use their experience as a Product Manager, Project Manager, and Business Services Manager to define and implement innovative solutions for customers. Keith acts as a Product Lead, Technical Lead, or Solution Implementer depending on the project requirements. Keith is dedicated to advocating for the customers and addressing their key business needs.

Prior to their current role, Keith worked at Schneider Electric from 2003 to 2016. Keith held various positions including Sales Offer Manager/Product Manager and Manager, Technical Business Services. In these roles, they led a team in creating winning proposals and scopes of work for software sales and implementation. Keith was responsible for software and services price quotes and collaborated with Sales and Marketing personnel to refine business processes. Keith facilitated project definition workshops, negotiated with customers to close new business, and provided strategic input on product development plans. Keith'scontributions helped increase annual revenues from $12 million to over $40 million.

Before joining Schneider Electric, Keith worked at Miner & Miner as a Project Manager. Keith oversaw the implementation of GIS projects for Utility companies, including requirements definition, data modeling, software installation and configuration, development of custom tools, integration development, and acceptance testing. Keith also handled project tracking, status reporting, and billing. Keith managed projects of various sizes, ranging from multi-year enterprise system implementations to smaller consulting jobs.

Keith Hupperts M.S. has a strong educational background. Keith obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Geography from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where they studied from 1984 to 1989. Later, Keith pursued their Master of Science degree in Geography from Portland State University, completing their studies from 1994 to 1998.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Keith Hupperts M.S. also holds several certifications. In 2016, they obtained the PMC Level III certification from Pragmatic Institute, showcasing their expertise in product management. In 2014, they achieved multiple certifications from Pragmatic Marketing, including Foundations, Focus, Marketing, and Launch. Furthermore, Keith has also pursued professional development in the field of Business Analytics for Decision Making through Coursera.

While the exact duration and institution for the Business Analytics certification are not provided, it is clear that Keith Hupperts M.S. has consistently invested in their education to enhance their knowledge and skills in relevant areas.