About Me

Head of Product/Senior Product Manager with over 15 years of experience, and 7+ driving product vision and execution in the tech industry. Currently, as the VP of Product at SIZZL, I lead innovative live streaming solutions, enhancing user engagement and platform growth. My previous roles at Twitch and AudioStaq involved revolutionizing the creator experience and developing enterprise audio content management systems. I specialize in product strategy, user-centric design, and data-driven decision-making, dedicated to creating platforms that empower users and maximize their potential. Passionate about technology, I thrive on bringing innovative ideas to life and delivering exceptional user experiences.

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Certifications

Product Faculty, Advanced Product Manager Program

Scrum Alliance, Certified Scrum Product Owner

AIPMM, Certified Product Manager

Education

University of Baltimore, Computer Science (78 credits)

Stanford, Product Management

Foundations of a winning product strategy

How to think like a successful product manager

Hobbies

Upward Path | A Program by Product People, for Product People

Behind the Scenes Product Management: Managing a Real Product!

From Zero to Hero in Product Management: Building Skills, Networks & Portfolios

What I’m up to now?

Online AI Product Manager Training Course | Udacity

Machine Learning Foundations for Product Managers

Work Examples & Projects

Portfolio Items

Work Experience (abbreviated)

<aside> <img src="/icons/pizza_pink.svg" alt="/icons/pizza_pink.svg" width="40px" /> BlockChains, Senior Product Manager, (June 2024 – October 2024)

Led development of a web3 experience for a 3D platform focused on digital identity and social interaction, ensuring feature parity with mobile for the MVP launch in December 2024.
Worked closely and collaborated cross-functionally with engineering, UX, and marketing to deliver core features like identity verification and user profiles on time and across platforms.
Oversaw the integration of third-party identity verification systems to streamline onboarding, enhancing both security and user experience.
Managed and communicated the product roadmap while maintaining alignment with stakeholders and ensuring feature parity across web and mobile experiences. </aside>

<aside> <img src="/icons/pizza_pink.svg" alt="/icons/pizza_pink.svg" width="40px" /> Sizzl, Head of Product, (May 2022 – May 2024)

Sizzl is a live streaming platform dedicated to the culinary arts, similar to Twitch but focused on food enthusiasts and creators. The platform launched its beta product, successfully onboarded its first users, and introduced features like live streaming, in-stream chat, and interactive tools to enhance user engagement. Sizzl built a vibrant community where food lovers could connect, share, and discover culinary content.

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<aside> <img src="/icons/alien-pixel_purple.svg" alt="/icons/alien-pixel_purple.svg" width="40px" /> Twitch ( an Amazon Company), Product Manager Creator Experience (March 2021 – May 2022)

At Twitch, I led the development and launch of the Creator Home Dashboard serving over 13 million creators. I worked with engineering, UX, and data science teams to create a centralized hub where streamers can manage their streams, analyze performance, and engage with their audience. Key features included personalized insights powered by AI/ML, real-time analytics, and tools for enhancing audience interaction. This initiative significantly boosted streamer retention and supported Twitch's mission to empower content creators.

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<aside> <img src="/icons/microphone_purple.svg" alt="/icons/microphone_purple.svg" width="40px" /> AudioStaq, Product Manager (co-founder) (Apr 2017 - March 2021)

At AudioStaq, I led the development of new features for our podcast hosting and analytics platform. I worked with engineering, design, and marketing teams to introduce advanced analytics, streamlined content management tools, and enhanced user engagement features. My efforts helped improve the overall user experience and supported the company’s goal of transforming digital audio experiences.

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<aside> <img src="/icons/car_orange.svg" alt="/icons/car_orange.svg" width="40px" /> DealerOn, Product Manager (March 2017 – June 2017)

At DealerOn, I led the launch of the Auto Parts Kit Integration for dealership websites. I collaborated with engineering, UX, and data science teams to create a user-friendly platform that allows customers to easily find and purchase parts and accessories online. This feature improved customer satisfaction, increased sales, and supported DealerOn's mission to provide comprehensive digital solutions for automotive dealerships.

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