my work
published
thought leadership in fintech, payments, and AI; plus a microsoft partner award.
microsoft partner innovation award
recognized for ramp; the risk assessment management platform built at airfind.
article links available on linkedin.
career
paynearme
senior director of product management: cx, data, ai/ml, partners
feb 2022 – present remote
- building a next-generation AI-powered virtual assistant spanning voice, chat, web, and SMS for enterprise payments
- led team of 4 PMs across cx, data/ai, and partner domains
- drove multi-million-dollar annual revenue growth through payment optimization and predictive ml models
- expanded platform into new verticals: gaming, tolling, and credit unions
- elevated company thought leadership in payments + ai (published in payments next, scotsman guide, automotive news)
airfind
head of product management
aug 2019 – feb 2022 miami, fl
- grew annual revenue from single-digit millions to over $100M via ml-driven marketplace optimization
- built the product organization from the ground up; PMs, design, and product marketing
- won microsoft partner innovation award for ramp (risk assessment management platform)
- delivered triple-digit revenue growth through A/B testing and pricing experimentation
boats group
senior product manager: mobile & seo
jun 2018 – aug 2019 miami, fl
- managed product roadmap for the largest boating marketplaces: boat trader, yachtworld, boats.com
- generated multi-million-dollar incremental ad revenue via seo re-architecture
- launched native mobile apps with 4.5+ star ratings on both app stores
idt corporation
director of product management: mobile communications & financial services
jul 2016 – jul 2018 newark, nj
- directed product strategy for international money transfer and mobile communication apps
- reduced customer acquisition cost through funnel optimization
- improved retention and ARPU through cross-sell and loyalty mechanics
gpshopper (acquired by synchrony financial)
vice president of product management
aug 2012 – jul 2016 new york, ny
- led product strategy for the mobile-first ecommerce saas platform behind the synchrony acquisition
- co-built sypi (synchrony plug-in); native credit feature deployed by lowe's, dick's sporting goods, jcpenney, and chevron
- scaled annual revenue from a few million to tens of millions with triple-digit year-over-year growth
- created predictive analytics and next best offer ml engine; deployed at estée lauder, best buy, adidas, the north face
blackstone merchant services
director, product marketing & management
2010 – 2012 doral, fl
- delivered year-over-year revenue growth in payments-processing
- achieved pci tier 1 certification, reducing compliance costs by 20%
jrmc consultants
partner / senior consultant
2002 – 2010 miami, fl
- implemented technology and cost-management engagements across retail and financial services for 8+ years