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Manu Vallyon

@manuvallyon

Design thinker and digital strategist with a passion for innovation.

United States

What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth opportunities.

I am a design thinker and digital strategist with a proven track record of leading visionary projects from initial concepts to award-winning solutions. My experience spans various roles, including Head of Product and Product Design Lead, where I have successfully spearheaded the design and development of innovative products that enhance customer engagement and streamline processes.

Throughout my career, I have collaborated with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams to implement AI integrations and develop go-to-market strategies. My work has been recognized by industry leaders, including Wired magazine, and I have contributed to projects that have positively impacted millions of lives globally. I am passionate about design thinking, agile methodologies, and creating empathetic teams that foster collaboration and innovation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Head of Product

Snapi

Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Spearheaded design and development of MVP to revolutionize customer engagement. Implemented AI integrations from Anthropic, OpenAI and Mistral, and executed go-to-market strategy and playbook.

CN

Product Design Lead

Checkmark, Nestlé

Jul 2021 - Aug 2023 (2 years 1 month)

Drove the mobile component of connected device ecosystem, implemented data feeds from bespoke machine learning algorithms, and managed Figma design system for over 50 team members. Highly recommended by Wired magazine.

GM

Principal Product Designer

Guidea / Mastercard

Dec 2020 - Jul 2021 (7 months)

Delivered Mastercard’s AI-based AML rules engine, preventing malicious activity while processing up to 6k transactions per second. Project awarded with a 5-star review on Clutch.

MS

Fractional Design Lead

Msupply

Jan 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 11 months)

Crafted medical requisition, sensor tracking, and healthcare mapping platforms used by the UN and governments to improve the lives of over 300 million people, addressing extensive localization requirements.

UN

Product Consultant

Unite

Oct 2014 - Jan 2018 (3 years 3 months)

Created innovative path to purchase for influencer channel, designed augmented reality tools, and optimized mobile experiences for various platforms, including a peer-to-peer lending platform.

CI

Consultant

Cawthron Institute

Sep 2012 - Jul 2014 (1 year 10 months)

Conducted needs analysis for a scientific research institute, authored digital engagement strategy, and delivered an innovation strategy to guide the adoption of emerging technologies.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

LA

LinkExec Academy

Board Advisor Certification

2025 -

University of Auckland logoUA

University of Auckland

Bachelor of Arts, Design

2001 - 2005

Studied principles of design, corporate branding, urban design, and design thinking.

Draper University logoDU

Draper University

Entrepreneurship

2020 -

Studied the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, focusing on innovative business strategies and startup methodologies.

Henley Business School logoHS

Henley Business School

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

2005 - 2007

Completed an MBA with a dissertation on systems thinking and semantic computing to manage complex systems.

Y Combinator logoYC

Y Combinator

Startup Development

2019 -

Participated in Startup School, gaining insights into startup growth, funding, and scaling businesses.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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