kirsty gordon
@kirsty
Product and operations leader driving data-informed roadmaps and scalable processes.
What I'm looking for
I am a product and operations leader with 10+ years delivering strategy, roadmap ownership, and cross-functional execution in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. I introduced structured product discipline to legacy platforms, built WSJF-based prioritisation frameworks, and led end-to-end delivery from discovery through launch and iteration.
I combine qualitative user research with quantitative data analysis to inform prioritisation and resource allocation, remove organisational blockers, and design practical solutions that deliver measurable outcomes. I am passionate about process optimisation, stakeholder alignment, and building products and operations that scale.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Appointed as first dedicated product lead for a legacy modelling and forecasting SaaS platform; introduced WSJF prioritisation, drove discovery and roadmap execution, and improved feature adoption and client engagement through data-informed decisions.
Freelance Strategist
KryptoFlamingo
Feb 2019 - Apr 2020 (1 year 2 months)
Produced strategic analysis content on blockchain and fintech companies, applying frameworks from MBA studies to assess market positioning and value propositions.
Project Engineer
AGM Batteries
May 2019 - Dec 2019 (7 months)
Managed technical specifications and requirements for battery management systems and coordinated R&D, production, and quality teams to meet milestones while using field data to drive specification improvements.
Content Producer
Bitcoin Chaser
Apr 2018 - Jul 2018 (3 months)
Created educational cryptocurrency and blockchain content to explain complex concepts and engage a broad audience.
NPI Engineering Project Manager
Denchi Power
Jan 2014 - Dec 2017 (3 years 11 months)
Owned end-to-end delivery of complex electronics products from requirements through production; defined operational processes, removed bottlenecks, and delivered projects on time and on budget despite supply chain and technical complexity.
Product Engineer
EnerSys
May 2012 - Jan 2014 (1 year 8 months)
Designed energy storage product features, supported launches with technical documentation, and analysed field performance data to inform product roadmap decisions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The Open University
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
2014 - 2020
Completed a Master of Business Administration focusing on strategy, product management, and analytical frameworks to inform decision-making.
North Highland College
HNC, Engineering Systems
2012 - 2014
Grade: A
Completed an HNC in Engineering Systems with a grade A, covering engineering fundamentals and systems-level concepts.
Edinburgh Napier University
Bachelor of Design (Hons), Product Design
2008 - 2012
Earned a Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Product Design with practical experience in product development and design optimisation.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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