Manu Vallyon
@manuvallyon
Design thinker and digital strategist with a passion for innovation.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
LinkExec Academy
Board Advisor Certification
2025 -
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Arts, Design
2001 - 2005
Studied principles of design, corporate branding, urban design, and design thinking.
Draper University
Entrepreneurship
2020 -
Studied the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, focusing on innovative business strategies and startup methodologies.
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
Startup Development
2019 -
Participated in Startup School, gaining insights into startup growth, funding, and scaling businesses.
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
vallyon.netPortfolio
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