Product Executive

I enjoy working with cross-functional teams who are passionate about growing business through products that are mutually beneficial to customers and the organization. 

EXPERIENCE

2019-PRESENT

VP, Product

POSTMEDIA

Launched 110 websites for news and differentiated verticals including health, automotive, travel, and cannabis, in one year, exceeding Google's core web vitals best-in-class benchmarks on a modern tech stack and accessible, engaging UX/UI that increased recirculation & revenue. Improved delivery 50pp YoY.

2019

VP, Media Operations

AMDOCS

Delivered thousands of media assets to clients including HBO, MGM, A&E and others around the globe on platforms including Netflix, Prime Video, Xbox and more. Improved quality, speed & volume of delivery, increasing revenue and decreasing costs due to workflow automation, lean processes and product innovation.

1997-2018

Prior roles

ROGERS • CBC • CHUM • ALLIANCE • AGENCY

I launched my career as entrepreneur of a boutique agency serving travel, tourism, media, NGO, government & other industries; with a successful exit though company sale in 2005. Post-sale, I helped telco, media and agencies launch and grow their digital and omnichannel businesses through product and process innovations that contributed to millions in incremental revenue.

EDUCATION

2009-2012

Master's Degree

MBA

Technology & Innovation, Ryerson University - Toronto, Canada

ONGOING

Professional Development

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Certified Agile leader • Associate Certified Coaching •  Lean Enterprise • Design Thinking • Negotiation • Programming • Stats

1994-1997

Bachelor's Degree

BA

Media, York University - Toronto, Canada

SKILLS

GOOD TO KNOW

WORK PHILOSOPHY

I strive to continually deliver mutually beneficial products that grow users and the business, using lean & Agile methods, while contributing to high-performance team culture. TL;DR: what we do is as important as how we do it.

BACKGROUND

Born to entrepreneurs in a small town, I learned the importance of being a self-starter within a community. This moulded me into a person with a get-things-done attitude who values teamwork. I'm always eager to try new things, at work or in my personal life.

INVOLVEMENT & AWARDS

My sense of community drives me to stay involved in the industry. I enjoy meeting new people, learning things & exchanging ideas. I give back through mentoring, committee, and charity work. I'm honoured to have received the following nominations & awards for some of those contributions.