Founders Workshop
Project: Transformative Product Management at Founders Workshop
Overview
At Founders Workshop, I held the pivotal role of Director of Product Development, where I led and transformed the product development process. My tenure was marked by the successful launch of numerous projects across a range of industries, each tailored to drive client success and enhance user experiences.
My Role: Director of Product Development and Process Innovator
Key Contributions and Achievements
Process Architect:
Designed and documented a comprehensive D1-D5 product development process, encompassing everything from client onboarding to post-launch support.
Lean Project Management:
Implemented feature-focused, lean project management techniques that reduced costs by up to 90% and maintained a 100% client continuation rate for project development and support.
Dashboard Development:
Created an AWS QuickSight dashboard that provided real-time insights into PNLs, resource allocation, milestones, and overall company health, integrating data from Jira and QuickBooks.
Financial Oversight:
Managed the project portfolio's PNL, establishing key OKRs, analytics, and financial forecasting to preemptively identify and address project risks.
Documentation Standardization:
Streamlined documentation procedures, allowing team members to contribute effectively and creating a cohesive approach to product development.
Cultural Development:
Fostered a team-centric culture with transparent goals, deliverables, and timelines, accessible to all through lucid, large-scale project blueprints.
Technical Leadership:
Oversaw complex server architecture changes, database parsing in high-security environments, and ensured comprehensive technical documentation.
Client Relations and Advisory:
Acted as a business and technology advisor, often stepping in as an interim CTO for startup clients, guiding them through critical technology decisions.
A Helix model I created showcasing the software product development roadmap.
Project Highlights:
MicroAge:
Designed a multi-user enterprise portal that streamlined operations and connected to Business Central.
IBIY:
Launched a socially impactful mobile app on iOS and Android for global user engagement.
Cyrano:
Pioneered a low-code iOS and Android app that leverages AI for personalized recommendations.
Zuno:
Developed a startup web app for surgery centers to monitor vendor performance via an innovative QR code system.
Revo:
Directed a financial app integrating APIs like Plaid to report rent payments to credit bureaus, achieving unprecedented project cost efficiency.
HPN Global:
Orchestrated an internal portal to facilitate daily operations, enhancing organizational efficiency.
Couture Books:
Created an online portal for photographers to craft high-end photo albums, elevating the brand's digital presence.
AZLF:
Implemented a portal for efficient processing of scholarship applications, streamlining the user experience for applicants and administrators.
Bigg Whale:
Developed a portal for nuanced financial calculations and data analysis for closed-end mutual funds, providing valuable market insights.
Enyrgy:
Built an app and portal to complement a physical wellness device, enhancing user interaction and product utility.
Example of a full scale project blueprint capturing product requirements across an app and two supporting portals.
At Founders Workshop I created a seamless process for documenting projects through living lucid charts where each team member played a role in capturing project information - ensuring the entire team is aware of the entire project's intent.
App store screenshots from IBIY’s launch