Mitch Ahlenius
Product Manager | Product Designer
Houston,TX
Summary
I am an experienced product professional with an array of complementary experiences across Product Management and Product Design capacities, informing a unique perspective on developing next-level Product. What makes me different is how I apply these experiences, at times synthesizing workflows to achieve efficiency of effort and elegance to better negotiate against hard business constraints.
I’m big on developing great teams and contributing to a culture which inspires, sustains, and celebrates team achievements. I work to compound results via aligned, choreographed inputs and outputs across the organization, removing blockers and getting teammates what they need to operate in their respective flow-states, resulting in a consistent knack for achieving successful outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Manager / Product Designer
Independent Contractor
01.2019 - Current
- Documented user stories, specifications and product features into detailed work order to communicate across teams and build mandatory requirements.
- Developed product documentation to communicate and align key components of upcoming features and products to internal teams.
- Prioritized roadmap in order to achieve product goals and metrics.
- Delivered next-level service to customers to cultivate and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Consulted with clients to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Liaised with clients to develop deep understanding of business needs and current market landscape.
- Collaborated with sales, marketing and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
- Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
- Clients include: Kelvin.ai, Reprivata.com, Xecta.com, WinterWinds.io, and Mat3ra.com
Sr. Product Designer / Sr. Product Manager
Kelvin Inc
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Worked directly with key clientele and partners to negotiate and align scope against business and technical constraints.
- Harmonized distinct, heterogenous, complex workflows into a seamless product experience across Production, Completions, and Drilling applications.
- Managed multiple product lines and projects effectively in a demanding environment with important deadlines.
- Led the Completions product from "Zero" to "One".
- Produced rapid prototypes using Sketch and Invision.
- Brainstormed with peers and other members of cross-functional teams to determine enhancements and product features.
- Optimized roadmap and development priority via research and design process.
- Product outcomes include a 50-72% reduction in methane -a greenhouse gas- across clientele, as well as $100MM+ in operational savings
Founder, Head of Product
Feed Inc
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Designed and oversaw the development of a secure messaging product enabling the nuanced, smart contract enabled exchange of personal digital property.
- Drove requirements inherent to the complex rights & royalty remit of the music industry and more generally, derivative works, into competitive platform functionality.
- Advised on high-level hiring decisions for key leadership positions, conducted senior hire interviews and nominated new board members.
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data and budget factors.
- Delivered MVP 200k under budget and 2 months early.
Creative Director
OpenSymmetry
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Managed campaigns with specific focuses in order to meet customer needs and creative visions.
- Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.
- Developed strategic communication and marketing plans.
- Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas which translated into actionable project plans.
- Worked closely with internal stakeholders including the CMO, President, VP of Sales and CEO to execute a 2.0 rebrand from concept to go-live, go-to-market delivery.
Director
The Board International
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Supported the growth of client base to 65+ across a wide spectrum of industry, from startup to F500.
- Conducted research and analysis to identify key growth mechanisms for clientele.
- Actively contributed to the execution of individual growth plans.
- Maintained office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Established and maintained brand presence and collateral across digital and in-person environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA12.2012
Skills
- Stakeholder Relations
- Project Management
- Progress Monitoring
- Software Development Lifecycle
- Product Development
- Critical Thinking
- KPI Tracking
- CSS, HTML
- Product Design
- Design Systems
- Strategic Roadmapping
- Research & Validation
Timeline
Product Manager / Product Designer
Independent Contractor
01.2019 - Current
Sr. Product Designer / Sr. Product Manager
Kelvin Inc
01.2017 - 01.2019
Founder, Head of Product
Feed Inc
01.2014 - 01.2017
Creative Director
OpenSymmetry
01.2014 - 01.2015
Director
The Board International
01.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Azusa Pacific University