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I am a Vancouver, BC based Product Manager with a track record of designing, launching, and growing successful products across diverse organizations, including startups, government agencies, and multi -national organizations. By prioritizing user needs, business objectives, and KPIs, I consistently deliver solutions that delight users and drive positive outcomes. With a passion for the product development process, I find joy in understanding user pain points and crafting inspiring solutions. Currently serving as a Senior Product Manager at Amur Financial Group Inc., I bring my expertise to contribute to their product portfolio in lending space. Let’s connect and discuss how I can help solve your company’s challenges and drive growth.

Product management

As a product manager, my goal is to solve your company’s problems and drive growth through the development of new products or the improvement of existing ones. Here’s how I can help:-

Problem identification: Work closely with stakeholders to identify business problems and opportunities for improvement, using data and customer feedback to understand the root causes of the problems.

Market research: Conduct market research to identify customer needs and preferences, as well as competitive trends and industry best practices.

Product ideation: Use the insights from problem identification and market research to generate product ideas that address the identified problems and meet customer needs.

Prioritization: Prioritize the product ideas based on their potential business value, technical feasibility, and customer impact.

Product development: Work with cross-functional teams to develop and launch the prioritized products, ensuring that they meet stakeholder needs and align with the company’s overall strategy.

Validation and testing: Validate the products through user testing, market validation, and feedback sessions to ensure that they meet stakeholder needs and address the identified problems.

Business case development: Develop a business case that outlines the expected benefits and costs of the products, helping to ensure that they align with the company’s overall goals and priorities.

Launch and go-to-market: Work with cross-functional teams to launch the products and develop a go-to-market strategy that drives adoption and revenue growth.

Monitoring and iteration: Monitor the performance of the products over time and make any necessary adjustments to ensure that they continue to meet stakeholder needs and drive business growth.

Overall, as a product manager, I bring a strategic and customer-focused approach to problem-solving, working closely with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to develop and launch products that drive business value.

Business analysis

Leveraging my expertise as a business analyst, I am committed to addressing your company’s challenges and fostering sustainable growth. Here’s a glimpse into how I can contribute:-

Problem identification: Work closely with stakeholders to identify business problems and opportunities for improvement.

Data analysis: Gather and analyze data to understand the root causes of the problems and identify potential solutions.

Requirements gathering: Work with stakeholders to gather requirements for the proposed solution, ensuring that it meets their needs and aligns with the overall business strategy.

Solution design: Design a solution that meets the identified requirements and addresses the business problems or opportunities.

Validation and testing: Validate the proposed solution through user testing, market validation, and feedback sessions to ensure that it meets stakeholder needs and addresses the identified problems.

Business case development: Develop a business case that outlines the expected benefits and costs of the proposed solution, helping to ensure that it aligns with the company’s overall goals and priorities.

Implementation and monitoring: Work with cross-functional teams to implement the solution and monitor its performance over time, making any necessary adjustments to ensure that it continues to meet stakeholder needs and drive business growth.

Overall, as a business analyst, I bring a structured and analytical approach to problem-solving, working closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and design solutions that drive business value.

Skills

I thrive when working with teams to develop business and product strategies, and then coaching and empowering them to build products that are useful and valuable to the business. I further help teams create and execute Go To Market functions that ensure consistent and healthy growth for the business. I believe in developing cultures and software development processes that help teams do the best work of their lives in environments that are safe, healthy, and fulfilling.

Customer research:

Strategic thinking:

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Technical acumen:

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Approach to product management steps

Below is a brief overview of typical steps I take as a product manager for a successful product launch for a company or organization.

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Step 1

Product
Ideation.

Help generate new product ideas through brainstorming and market research.

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Step 2

Concept
Development.

Refine and flesh out the most promising ideas into viable product concepts.

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Step 3

Customer
Research.

Conduct thorough user research to understand customer needs and pain points.

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Step 4

Product
Definition.

Define the product features, user experience, and value proposition.

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Step 5

Product
Development.

Manage the development process, working closely with cross-functional teams to bring the product to life.

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Step 6

Validation &
Verification.

Conduct user testing and collect feedback to validate the product meets customer needs and is bug-free.

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Step 7

Product Post
Launch.

Monitor product performance, gather feedback, and iterate on the product to continually improve it.

If youโ€™d like to find out more or discuss working together, you canย view my LinkedIn profile, orย contact me.