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Cian Larkan

@cianlarkan1

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Product Lead consulting on games and interactive products, taking early-stage concepts from MVP scope to go-to-market.

Ireland

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At GameOn Entertainment, I led the end-to-end development of GameOn Live, a casual match-based fantasy game with Web3 elements. I worked with cross-functional teams on product vision, goals, and KPIs, and designed onboarding experiences to improve player retention and engagement.

As a consultant, I provide product leadership and strategic direction to clients including LyraGuild, WildMavins, Music Battles, and YOOM. I help early-stage products move from concept to MVP through product scoping, roadmap and feature prioritization, and go-to-market strategy.

At Eiratech Robotics, I led the redesign of the Eira-robotics system’s UI/UX for eCommerce warehouse management, developing interactive prototypes and user flows. I also teach Game Theory and Interactive Design at Pulse College, where I support student game development teams and provide portfolio reviews.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Consultant

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Various Clients

Feb 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Provided strategic consulting and hands-on deliverables for multiple companies, guiding products from concept to MVP. Specialized in early-stage product development, MVP scoping, and go-to-market strategy.

Product Strategy MVP Scoping Go To Market Strategy SWOT MoSCoW RICE Risk Management Monetization Design Retention Strategy User Experience

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Lecturer

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Pulse College

Feb 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Delivered lectures on Game Theory and Interactive Design, bridging academic concepts with industry applications. Mentored student-led game development teams and provided portfolio reviews.

Game Theory Interactive Design Mentorship Curriculum Development Portfolio Review

Product Lead

GameOn Entertainment

Mar 2022 - Nov 2024 (2 years 8 months)

Spearheaded end-to-end development of GameOn Live, a casual match-based fantasy game with web3 elements. Promoted from Senior Product Owner to Product Manager in Dec '22 and to Product Lead in Nov '23.

Product Management Agile Scrum Market Research Monetization Onboarding Stakeholder Management Post mortem Analysis

Lead UX/UI Designer

Eiratech Robotics

Aug 2019 - Mar 2022 (2 years 7 months)

Led the redesign of the Eira-robotics system's UI/UX, improving user workflows and interface accessibility. Introduced gamified elements to warehouse management software, boosting user engagement and system adoption.

UX UI Design Prototyping User Flows Stakeholder Interviews Gamification design documentation User Feedback Analysis

Project Manager

Dimension88

Sep 2017 - Mar 2019 (1 year 6 months)

Managed VR/AR projects for photorealistic housing estates and factories, providing cost-effective solutions for developers. Led a multidisciplinary team of developers and designers, ensuring projects were delivered on time and within budget.

VR AR Project Management Agile Quality Assurance Client Consultation Team Leadership

Product Owner

New Love Games

Apr 2017 - Sep 2017 (5 months)

Defined and prioritized product backlogs for Capitalist: Profit at Any Cost, an asymmetrical team shooter published on Steam. Collaborated with development, design, and marketing teams to deliver high-quality game updates.

Product Backlog Management Agile Scrum User Stories Acceptance Criteria KPI Monitoring Monetization Strategies Market Research