Professional Journey

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Professional Journey

Over nearly a decade in video streaming and product operations, I've evolved from technical analysis to product ownership to building the systems that enable entire product organizations. My journey reflects a consistent theme: helping cross-functional teams navigate complex technical challenges and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Career Evolution

My career has been shaped by organic growth through increasingly complex roles—each building on technical foundations while expanding into process design, strategic alignment, and organizational enablement.

Core Strengths Developed Throughout My Journey

Bridging Technical and Strategic Domains

Translating between engineering complexity and business objectives. Whether defining product requirements, creating technical roadmaps, or coordinating cross-functional initiatives, I bring clarity to ambiguous spaces and help teams align around shared goals.

Process Design & Optimization

Building frameworks that enable teams to deliver consistently—from agile implementation to roadmap planning to measuring what matters. Focused on creating systems that respect technical constraints while driving efficient delivery.

Technical Product Ownership

Deep experience partnering with engineering teams across video infrastructure disciplines. Skilled at understanding complex technical requirements and turning them into user-facing value at the intersection of technical architecture and product strategy.

Effective Leadership & Accessibility

Creating environments where varied perspectives drive better outcomes. Developing accessibility programs and best practices that ensure products serve all users while fostering cultures of open collaboration.

Professional Experience

Vimeo (via Livestream acquisition)

March 2016 - September 2025 | Brooklyn, NY → New York, NY

Program Manager, Product Operations (2023 - 2025)

Joined newly formed Product Operations team to build frameworks and processes that enabled product and engineering organizations to deliver consistently and align on strategic outcomes.

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Technical Product Owner / Manager, Video Delivery (2018 - 2022)

Partnered with engineering teams across video infrastructure disciplines to turn complex technical requirements into user-facing value. Focused on the intersection where technical architecture meets product strategy.

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Technical Product Owner / Manager, Live Products (2017 - 2018)

Managed product integration of Livestream's technology into Vimeo's platform following acquisition, aligning Live product features with Vimeo's existing technology stack and product vision.

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Program Manager & Release Management (Livestream, March 2016 - 2017)

Led release management and program coordination for API team, ensuring smooth deployment cycles and cross-functional alignment during pre-acquisition phase.

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Blackmagic Design

Melbourne, Australia (2012 - 2015)

Early career in video technology and professional equipment development provided technical foundation and analytical skills that inform product thinking today.

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Sony Centre Melbourne

2010 - 2012 | Melbourne, Australia

Early experience in technical sales provided valuable customer perspective and business context that informs product thinking and stakeholder communication today.

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What This Journey Has Taught Me

Every role has built on the previous, creating a unique perspective on how to bridge technical complexity with strategic outcomes:

I approach each new challenge with curiosity, systematic thinking, and a commitment to creating solutions that deliver real value for users and teams alike.


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