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Kelly Nightengale

@kellynightengale

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Thoughtful product manager with 9+ years of experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, focusing on product growth and strategic impact.

I am a dedicated product leader with over nine years of experience in building innovative web and mobile products. My journey has been marked by a commitment to driving growth for SaaS companies, where I have successfully launched platforms and led cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals. Currently, I serve as a Senior Product Manager at Merit International, where I spearheaded the launch of a new platform for verified digital identity, enhancing trust and efficiency for users worldwide.

Previously, I held the position of Group Product Manager at Snapdocs, where I led product development and strategy across multiple teams. One of my proudest achievements was creating a new product line for Remote Online Notarization, which scaled growth by 10X through strategic integrations. My experience also includes directing product strategy for Pivotal Tracker at Pivotal Software, where I focused on aligning software development teams with broader organizational goals.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Product Manager, Platform

Current

Merit International

Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Launched a new platform for verified digital identity, aiming to be a global network that provides trust, insight, and efficiency for organizations and individuals. Managed cross-functional projects across 6 engineering teams to complete customer migrations from legacy platform to new platform.

Platform Development SaaS

Group Product Manager, Digital Closings

Snapdocs

Aug 2020 - Nov 2022 (2 years 3 months)

Led product development, design, and strategy across 4 teams focused on core products, new products, integrations, and enterprise readiness. Created new product line, Remote Online Notarization, and scaled growth by 10X through integrations with two industry-leading companies.

Product Development Product Strategy API Management Integration

Sr. Product Manager, Pivotal Tracker

Pivotal Software

Dec 2018 - Aug 2020 (1 year 8 months)

Launched a new product strategy web application for software development teams to connect their backlogs to larger strategic goals within their organization. Directed growth, roadmap, and experimentation for legacy pivotal tracker product, a project management tool that embodied the extreme programming development framework.

Product Strategy Web Application Development Project Management Agile Methodologies Experimentation

Product Manager

Guidebook

Dec 2013 - Mar 2018 (4 years 3 months)

Owned mobile product strategy for iOS and Android platforms. Launched new social feed increasing average session lengths by 75%.

Product Strategy iOS Android Social Feed Development User Engagement

Operation Management Leadership Program

General Electric, Aviation

Jul 2011 - Jul 2013 (2 years)

OMLP is a challenging two-year program consisting of four six-month rotations requiring relocation within Operations, Supply Chain Manufacturing, and Quality functions. Key learning includes Project Management, Supply Chain Operations, Negotiation skills, and Business Acumen.

Project Management Supply Chain Operations Negotiation Business Acumen Quality Control

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Santa Clara University

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Developed a strong foundation in engineering principles and problem-solving.

Pragmatic Institute

Certification, Product Management

Completed Level II certification in Pragmatic Marketing, focusing on product leadership and strategy. Gained expertise in SaaS UI/UX, OKRs, and go-to-market enablement.