Led product development and growth of a greenfield cash advance product (Grant Cash) from 0 to 140k+ weekly active users in six months, while building out core fintech capabilities across risk, compliance, and user features that drove 10% improvement in repayment rates.
Founded Alexandria.app, a platform connecting artists, art galleries and collectors, with AI powered recommendations and a suite of software tooling for artists and galleries.
In college, founded Anchor, a hyperlocal discovery startup improving localization with Bluetooth Low Energy hardware.
Work Experience
Kikoff - Product Manager
July 2024 - PRESENT
Led end-to-end product development and scaling of a new cash advance product (grantcash.com), shipping key user features (spending insights, low balance alerts) while managing a cross-functional team of 10+ engineers and data scientists and driving initiatives in compliance, risk management, product branding, and paid and organic growth
Scaled active user base from 0 to 140k+ WAUs in six months through organic growth channels, achieving consistent daily acquisition of 3,000+ new users
Led product strategy and feature development for credit risk and collections, collaborating with data science to achieve 10% improvement in repayment rates
Developed and implemented comprehensive fraud prevention system and risk management framework, significantly reducing losses while maintaining rapid user growth
Google - Technical PgM, ChromeOS Platforms and Ecosystems
Managed end to end engineering across 15 cross-functional teams, external SoC providers, 3 OEMs and 2 ODMs
Reduced time to market delays for 75% of device portfolio by designing and managing a new Product Development Process, engaging 20+ internal/external teams to utilize a standardized set of test criteria to drive quality and reliability targets across the ~1300 person org
Led quality initiatives for 15+ Chromebook Plus devices before launch, reducing high priority bug count by 65% before launch
Alexandria - Founder, CEO
September 2020 - July 2022
Alexandria, a Columbia Startup Lab backed startup, is a platform connecting artists, art galleries and collectors, using AI powered recommendations and a suite of software tooling for artists and galleries. It peaked with over 2500 collectors, 1000 artists and 10 galleries using the platform. It was acquired by See.me, a similar company in the art technology space.
Built initial prototype and MVP which allowed over 2500 art collectors to browse artwork before being recommended local artwork for sale that matched their preferences
Facilitated 25 artwork sales on platform between local NYC artists and art collectors, with a 14.7% conversion rate from sign up to sale
Lead team of three (1 eng, 1 designer, 1 artist) through two pivots (consumer to marketplace to B2B tooling for galleries), redefining strategy and shifting team to new vision
Developed B2B SaaS product along with engineer on team using React Native, Python and Firebase
Apple - PM Intern, Homekit Product and Partnerships
June 2020 - August 2020
Defined and prioritized roadmap of user experiences on ecosystem and accessory level across existing profiles of Apple's Homekit platform
Proposed and drove end to end user success metrics across Siri and Home, allowing for information-rich breakdown of user errors
Google - System Technical PM Intern, Pixel Technical Operations
May 2019 - August 2019
Reduced time on non-value add tasks by 95% through developing software tools that automate existing yield and factory reports
Performed cost benefit analysis for management team looking at rework versus RMA and the impact on customer satisfaction
Education
Columbia University
Bachelors of Science, Major in Mechanical Engineering, Double Minor in Computer Science, History
Graduated May 2021
Alum and Product Mentor of the Columbia Startup Lab, a university backed startup incubator, as well as an alum of Almaworks, a student run startup accelerator for undergraduates
Activities: President of Columbia Uni Photography Society (raised $10k in sponsorships)
Water Polo Club Player (Ivy League Champions)
Startup Advising and Scouting
Columbia Startup Lab
Advisor - Product and Engineering
May 2023 - PRESENT
Provided guidance and mentorship to early-stage startups at the Columbia Startup Lab, focusing on product management and engineering strategies, leading to significant improvements in product quality and market fit
Assessed startups' product roadmaps and provided actionable feedback, assisting in the development of scalable and user-centric product features and functionalities
Collaborated closely with founders and teams to refine product vision, define key metrics, and establish effective product development processes, resulting in enhanced product performance and accelerated growth
Grishin Robotics
Venture Scout
March 2023 - PRESENT
Deal sourcing Seed and Series A consumer companies in the AI, ML, Hardware, Gaming, Food, FinTech, Social, and Work Productivity verticals
See.Me
Product Advisor
May 2022 - PRESENT
See.me is a New York City based art technology startup working to build an ecosystem for the new artist and art consumer
Advised founder and team on product roadmap, product strategy, and technical execution
Advised founder on incorporating AI into their technology stack, as well as shaping product vision for See.me's Seed Fundraising round
Past Work Experience
WaterGuru
Software Engineering Intern
June 2018 - January 2019
Designed, built and implemented a standalone software system used for testing WaterGuru's consumer-oriented robotic control software
Maintained and continued to develop the aforementioned system remotely from school after summer internship (Sept. 2018 - Jan. 2019)
Anchor
Co-Founder, CEO
October 2017 - January 2019
Founded a startup focusing on using Bluetooth Low Energy technology to create a hyperlocal last-mile product to connect businesses with customers
Led pitching efforts and was accepted into Columbia's AlmaWorks accelerator program as one of 9 startups in the cohort
Developed and led pilot for Anchor's products in Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan
Relay Robotics (fka Savioke)
Field Operations Intern
June 2017 - August 2017
Developed data analytics tools using RegEx and Splunk to identify issues in the Savioke's fleet of consumer robots in the field
Developed first ever set of standard operating procedure for classifying and solving field bugs
Created customer facing support materials such as instructional videos and documents to support release of fleet to customers