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Consulted for a startup focused on creating low-friction generative AI applications for SMBs, integrating real business data into workflows.- Spearheaded the development of a web application that served as a product demo, utilizing a chat “agent” to generate leads and create custom AI chat services on-demand.- Led a team of four, including two engineers and a designer, to deliver three product demos for clients in the banking and online pharmacy sectors, helping the startup secure its initial clients.- Engaged with C-level executives at a US bank with over $1B AUM to develop a custom prototype, demonstrating customer-facing use cases and streamlining internal processes.- Addressed technical challenges and improved chatbot responses by inspecting code, defining novel quality assurance (QA) methodologies, and communicating technical limitations to non-technical stakeholders.- Gained hands-on familiarity with generative AI application development and frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, and vector storage databases.- Wrote Python and JavaScript code to develop features and prototypes, focusing on onboarding new clients, processing data for QA, and building administrative UIs.

Co-founded early-stage bootstrapped startup to simplify Roth IRA investing and make saving for retirement easier for American workers. Built prototype web platform for businesses to offer employees secure, effortless contributions. - Led development and design of website and web app, focusing on user-friendly features like best-in-class Roth contribution limit calculators with responsive design to provide useful information for potential users.- Navigated challenges such as regulatory compliance and KYC requirements for opening custodial IRA accounts.- Assessed multiple partner brokerage candidates to understand compliance and requirements for programmatic creation of custodial IRA accounts, negotiated pricing.- Coded website application in Python using Flask, built front-end prototype for users to open Roth IRA account and automate contributions.

Mountain View, Ca, Us

- Led strategic pivot of company flagship product from remittance app to multi-asset cryptocurrency investing platform, becoming first-to-market with dozens of cryptocurrencies in a mobile app, resulting in 10,000x increase in transaction volume and propelling active user growth.- Navigated regulatory uncertainty and scrutiny to prioritize, plan and execute 68 bi-weekly sprints, introducing key features such as multi-crypto wallets, US equities trading, and interest-earning capabilities.- Owned entire data analytics stack for mobile apps, tracked KPIs, and provided business-critical insights such as when tracking events helped establish blockchain congestion as root cause of a major issue, rather than an app bug.- Spearheaded growth features like referral program and implemented A/B testing, driving 10x increase in weekly active users.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align product roadmap and achieve strategic goals. For example, Engineering, Operations and Product teams went screen-by-screen to improve a key app banking funnel, allowing us to onboard more users while keeping fraud low.- Conducted user interviews and design sprints to inform product decisions, leading to the successful launch of features that addressed user needs while addressing potential regulatory and compliance requirements.

Chicago, Il, Us

- First Mobile PM for international business, managed relationships, and roadmap negotiations with regional stakeholders and leadership- Launched key features related to payments, search, and localization across dozens of global markets- Platform PM for iOS and Android apps, owned A/B testing and push notifications for 100MM+ downloaded app

Chicago, Il, Us

- Broad operating experience as key global contact for Japan mobile app development and Business Intelligence- Launched Japanese iOS and Android apps, resulting in ongoing development cost-savings, and app store ratings improvements, paving the way for broader Japan platform migration- Executed mission-critical project to deliver accurate Investor Relations reporting, leading up to IPO

Zurich, Ch

- Risk management of Japan Credit and APAC Rates trading desks during global financial crisis- Provided accurate, timely analysis and reporting to support traders and broader bank leadership- Served on graduate leadership council to promote networking and philanthropic events