Session: A Lateral Move Might Be Your Best Move
I'd like to talk about how lateral career moves have the potential to elevate your career and get you closer to the C Suite. Oftentimes we are so focused on seeking a promotion and moving up the ladder that we don't open our eyes to the power and possibility of lateral moves.
Bio
Diana Richardson is a Sr Principal in Technical Product Management at CoreLogic, based in Oxford, MS. With over 24 years of experience in all facets of the software development lifecycle, Diana has demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and is an efficient communicator, both written and oral. She is confident and poised in interacting with individuals from all levels and has a proven track record of orchestrating products from inception to product launch.
Diana's career trajectory is marked by her adaptability and commitment to growth. She started part-time as a QA Technician and has since held various roles including Analyst, BA Manager, Sales Manager, Project Manager, and Product Manager. Throughout her career, she has remained adaptable, aligning herself with the ever-changing business landscape to identify opportunities where she can make the most significant contributions.
In her current role, Diana serves as Product Engineering Practice Leader for Technical Product Management where she aligns engineering practices with the organization's strategic objectives, customer needs, and market trends to ensure that we deliver best in class exceptional solutions.
Diana is a staunch advocate for growth and is perpetually seeking ways to make an even greater impact. She is actively involved in her community as the Give More pillar lead for Oxford and a board member for the local United Way, which gives her numerous opportunities to get involved and help people.
Diana holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Management Information Systems and minors in Computer Science and Management from the University of Mississippi. She is also a Certified Scrum Product Owner and has completed various certifications in Agile Frameworks and Methodologies, Data Analysis, and Strategic Thinking.
In her personal life, Diana loves to travel, read, and stay active with CrossFit. She finds joy in spending time with her family and is inspired by them in everything she does.