Blake Whatcott, MBA

Adjunct Professor @ University of Nebraska at Omaha

About

Product Management leader with expertise in SaaS, Agile methodologies, and cross-functional leadership. Skilled in roadmap planning, go-to-market strategy, and driving product adoption through data-driven decisions and user insights. With an MBA in Investment Sciences and a BS in Economics, I bring a unique balance of strategic vision and analytical rigor to product development. At gWorks, I led the end-to-end creation of a full-service Accounting & Finance software suite—integrating modules like General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Budgeting, and a robust reporting system—while coordinating across engineering teams in Brazil and India. The platform scaled to serve 2,000+ municipal clients, with seamless integration to HR, Utility Billing, and Operations suites. I thrive at the intersection of strategy, user experience, and execution—leveraging frameworks like OKRs and RICE prioritization to deliver measurable outcomes. My experience spans SaaS product leadership, agile delivery, market analysis, and executive collaboration, with a focus on delivering tools that scale and empower end-users. Outside of product development, I bring management expertise in marketing and consulting, a passion for company culture, and a deep interest in emerging trends, M&A strategy, and AI’s role in shaping future products. Hobbies: Playing and collecting guitars, amps, and music gear; ice hockey; cars and racing; art collecting; cooking and exploring new restaurants.

Country

United States

City

Omaha

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

Product Management, Software as a Service (SaaS), Agile Methodologies, Product Road Mapping, Product Lifecycle Management, Agile Project Management, Scrum, Kanban, Stakeholder Management, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), SaaS Product Strategy, Jira, Confluence, Figma (Software), FigJam, GitHub, Jenkins, SaaS Development, SaaS Integrations, API Integrations

Experience

Adjunct Professor

University of Nebraska at Omaha

2023-1 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Serve as an adjunct faculty member teaching Principles of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics on a course-by-course basis. This role is primarily a passion project and professional outlet, allowing me to share real-world business and product experience with students. Highlights: - Deliver engaging online coursework to 50+ students per class, focusing on applied economics and business strategy. - Position is fully flexible and designed to complement full-time career commitments.

Product Owner/Product Manager

gWorks

2022-10 - 2025-7 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Led the end-to-end development of a full-service SaaS accounting and finance platform for over 2,000 municipal clients. Owned product strategy, roadmap planning, and cross-functional execution while ensuring scalable, user-first solutions. Highlights: - Spearheaded development and launch of a full accounting/finance suite, delivering a market-ready MVP in 14 months with seamless integrations to other enterprise systems. - Directed international teams in Brazil and India, achieving 95% on-time delivery rates and cutting release cycles in half. - Partnered with executives and stakeholders to prioritize 30+ annual features using OKRs and RICE scoring. - Drove double-digit YoY growth in client adoption while improving operational efficiency by ~30%. Tech & Practices: Agile (Scrum, Kanban, FDD), Jira, Confluence, GitHub, Jenkins, Figma.

Manager, Server

Plank Seafood Provisions

2016-5 - 2023-12 · 7 yrs 8 mos

Downtown Omaha

Project Manager

JDW Midwest

2018-8 - 2022-10 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Oversaw consulting projects across multiple industries, ranging from $10K to $32M in scope. Responsible for client relationships, project planning, and execution while driving growth initiatives. Highlights: - Managed 10+ simultaneous projects, increasing retention and contract value by ~15% YoY. - Built client partnerships, generating $50K+ in new contracts annually.

Client Development Manager

Egan-Anderson

2017-5 - 2019-1 · 1 yr 9 mos

Greater Omaha Area

Supported business development efforts through marketing, client engagement, and sales initiatives. Highlight: Designed and launched targeted marketing campaigns to expand sales channels and grow revenue.