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Experienced AI product manager driving digital transformations globally.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my AI expertise to drive impactful product strategies and innovations in a collaborative environment.

I am an experienced AI product manager with over eight years of experience driving digital transformations and delivering innovation across three continents for both public and commercial sector clients. My expertise lies in owning and executing AI product strategy, leading teams to develop and deploy AI-driven solutions, and driving AI commercialization. I specialize in aligning AI product and technology strategies with business goals, ensuring that every initiative I lead is both impactful and sustainable.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate complex AI concepts to stakeholders. My notable achievements include leading a team to create a digital panellist AI system for AICON 24, which provided contextual responses during live discussions. I have also facilitated workshops to define strategic AI ambitions for clients, identifying key opportunities and potential AI solutions that align with their core business objectives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Lead Product Manager

Current

KAINOS

Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)

As Lead Product Manager at KAINOS, I spearhead product and tech strategy initiatives, focusing on AI-driven solutions. I lead a team to develop innovative AI systems, ensuring alignment with ethical standards and business objectives. My role involves facilitating workshops, identifying strategic opportunities, and enhancing operational efficiency through AI automation.

Product Strategy Stakeholder Management Agile Development AI Ethics & Governance Requirements Gathering

Innovation Manager

THE GROWTH COMPANY

Sep 2019 - Mar 2022 (2 years 6 months)

In my role as Innovation Manager, I guided SMEs through the product development lifecycle, from ideation to commercialisation. I advised on value propositions and market-entry strategies, established partnerships for AI innovation, and conducted market analyses to enhance operational efficiency.

Product Development Market Analysis Business Strategy Value Proposition Partnership Development Market Entry Strategy

Senior Business Consultant

YBN CONSULT LTD

Mar 2017 - May 2019 (2 years 2 months)

As a Senior Business Consultant, I specialised in market research and product positioning to inform strategy and improve customer acquisition. I produced customer journey scenarios to enhance lead generation and drive acquisition strategies.

Market Research Product Positioning Customer Acquisition Lead Generation Strategy Development Business Analysis Stakeholder Engagement Customer Journey Mapping Data Analysis Strategic Planning

Business Consultant

ADAS & K-COMBER/CCM

Aug 2016 - Feb 2017 (6 months)

As a Business Consultant, I focused on international market expansion and digital product innovation. I led market analysis for agro-environmental tools in China, identifying opportunities for partnerships and developing a roadmap for market entry.

Market Analysis International Business Partnership Development Strategic Planning Roadmap Development Agro Environmental Tools Business Development Stakeholder Engagement

Project Consultant

BUSINESS COMPUTER PROJECTS LTD

Aug 2016 - Feb 2017 (6 months)

In my role as Project Consultant, I collaborated with stakeholders to define business requirements and propose ERP system enhancements. I conducted a comprehensive gap analysis of ERP systems to highlight areas for improvement.

ERP Systems Gap Analysis Project Management System Enhancements Business Process Analysis Documentation Technical Proficiency

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Lancaster University Management School

MSc, International Innovation

2014 - 2016

Studied the principles of international innovation and entrepreneurship, focusing on developing strategies for successful business ventures in a global context.

Lancaster University

MSc, Environmental Science & Technology

2013 - 2014

Engaged in advanced studies of environmental science and technology, emphasizing sustainable practices and innovative solutions to environmental challenges.