Experience

Vacca Technologies, LLC

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Management Consultant & Owner - AI/ML Applications

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States o Managed the development, testing and evaluation of AI/ML computer vision models using CRISP-DM methodology. Monitoring performance metrics such as model precision, recall, errors, and bias. -- The result: Advancing independence for 10K blind users by managing the launch of an AI-powered app that reads texts and describes any environment or scenery. - Client: Mediate Inc. o Coordinated the GTM Launch of an AI and computer vision mobile app for mapping indoor spaces with increased… Show more o Managed the development, testing and evaluation of AI/ML computer vision models using CRISP-DM methodology. Monitoring performance metrics such as model precision, recall, errors, and bias. -- The result: Advancing independence for 10K blind users by managing the launch of an AI-powered app that reads texts and describes any environment or scenery. - Client: Mediate Inc. o Coordinated the GTM Launch of an AI and computer vision mobile app for mapping indoor spaces with increased speed and efficiency. Used customer inputs, market research and data to define a prioritized product roadmap. -- The result: Mapped 10K residential and commercial spaces in 10 weeks by increasing the efficiency and speed of indoor mapping technology via a mobile app that uses AI/ML and AR. - Client: Olin College of Engineering. o Built multiple AI Chatbots supporting Q&A, customer support and business automation using Voiceflow and Flowise. Collaborating with engineers for implementation and QA testing. o Removing discomfort from prolonged usage of face-masks for 20K users by developing and launching a scent-infused micro-patch for any kind of face masks. - Client: MaskSense, UMass Medical. Show less



WHOOP

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior Product Manager

  • Oct 2021 - May 2023

  Boston, Massachusetts, United States o Launched the WHOOP Unite enterprise (SaaS) platform in Q2-2022, successfully generating customer contract renewals that year. o Used customer inputs to define, validate and prioritize product backlog, roadmaps, specs. Employed Agile/Scrum methods, writing epics/user stories, acceptance criteria and led QA and UAT. Routinely analyzed and optimized product feature performance using KPIs and metrics. o Communicated with stakeholders and executives through regular presentations… Show more o Launched the WHOOP Unite enterprise (SaaS) platform in Q2-2022, successfully generating customer contract renewals that year. o Used customer inputs to define, validate and prioritize product backlog, roadmaps, specs. Employed Agile/Scrum methods, writing epics/user stories, acceptance criteria and led QA and UAT. Routinely analyzed and optimized product feature performance using KPIs and metrics. o Communicated with stakeholders and executives through regular presentations and written updates to align business outcomes, product objectives, define strategy, value proposition, KPIs and report status updates. o Supported the acquisition of new customers by providing sales/CS enablement materials and collaborating with marketing to develop release notes, positioning statements and customer-facing materials. o Developed a predictive analytics and insights platform for 150 Athletics customers by driving discovery, market research - while collaborating with SMEs and leading efforts with cross functional teams. o Expanded the application of WHOOP Unite within clinical research by leading the implementation of a new IoT hardware solution. Efforts resulted in a successful clinical trial with a customer. o Responsible for ensuring SOC2, NCAA, HIPAA compliance by implementing data privacy, PII de-identification, auditing and data access functionalities Show less



Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Technical Product Manager

  • Mar 2021 - Nov 2021

  Needham, Massachusetts, United States Provided Product Development and Management consulting through Vacca Technologies. o Mapped 10K residential and commercial spaces in 10 weeks by increasing the efficiency and speed of indoor mapping technology via a mobile app that uses AI/ML and AR. o Played a key role in creating innovative features for an app that offers highly accurate mapping on any iPhone – served at the forefront of developing advanced computer vision models for precise mapping, positioning, and navigation… Show more Provided Product Development and Management consulting through Vacca Technologies. o Mapped 10K residential and commercial spaces in 10 weeks by increasing the efficiency and speed of indoor mapping technology via a mobile app that uses AI/ML and AR. o Played a key role in creating innovative features for an app that offers highly accurate mapping on any iPhone – served at the forefront of developing advanced computer vision models for precise mapping, positioning, and navigation within indoor spaces o Achieved a significant cost reduction in precision indoor mapping, bringing it down from $10,000 to under $500 by improving an app that enables early-version iPhone users to achieve accurate spatial mapping without relying on expensive LIDAR or stereo cameras o Achieved a significant increase in user activation, growing from 2K to 5K, leading to the successful mapping of 10K indoor residential and commercial spaces in just 10 weeks Show less



MaskSense

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion

• Senior Product Manager

  • Aug 2020 - Jul 2021

  Greenfield, Massachusetts, United States Provided Product Development & Management Consulting through Vacca Technologies: o Removing discomfort from prolonged usage of face-masks for 20K users by developing and launching a scent-infused micro-patch for any kind of face masks. o Played a leading role in designing and developing MaskSense Dot™ – this innovative patch is infused with a pleasant scent and can be used with any mask, making wearing masks more enjoyable by reducing odors and stress o Spearheaded the… Show more Provided Product Development & Management Consulting through Vacca Technologies: o Removing discomfort from prolonged usage of face-masks for 20K users by developing and launching a scent-infused micro-patch for any kind of face masks. o Played a leading role in designing and developing MaskSense Dot™ – this innovative patch is infused with a pleasant scent and can be used with any mask, making wearing masks more enjoyable by reducing odors and stress o Spearheaded the end-to-end process of developing, evaluating, manufacturing, and delivering the MaskSense product by overseeing the successful production and timely delivery of the initial 20,000 units to valued business partners and resellers o Developed and implemented the initial go-to-market strategy, product marketing efforts, and e-commerce site to ensure the success of the product Show less



Mediate

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Product Development Manager

  • Apr 2020 - Dec 2020

  Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Provided Technical Product Management through Vacca Technologies: o Advancing independence for 10K blind users by managing the launch of an AI-powered app that reads texts and describes any environment or scenery. Supersense is an application that uses computer vision and machine learning to help the blind and visually impaired scan environments, recognize objects, and read text o Defined and validated the product roadmap with customer inputs and market analysis. o… Show more Provided Technical Product Management through Vacca Technologies: o Advancing independence for 10K blind users by managing the launch of an AI-powered app that reads texts and describes any environment or scenery. Supersense is an application that uses computer vision and machine learning to help the blind and visually impaired scan environments, recognize objects, and read text o Defined and validated the product roadmap with customer inputs and market analysis. o Provided expertise in sensor technologies for the development of a cutting-edge mobile app that leverages AI, computer vision, and LIDAR to analyze and comprehend surroundings, objects, and textual information for 5,000 beta users o Carried out product experimentation, A/B testing and optimization. Conducted market research, customer discovery interviews, and an in-depth analysis of user retention, feature engagement, and user sentiment using an in-app survey tool to evaluate computer vision opportunities Show less



Sunu, Inc.

• United States
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal Product Manager & Co-Founder

  • Nov 2014 - Jul 2020

  Greater Boston Area o Spearheaded the development of the Human-Device Interaction (UX/UI/Haptics) for Sunu Band, a groundbreaking wearable navigation aid for the blind – co-founded the company with the mission of enhancing independence for individuals with visual impairments o Drove the product vision, strategy, roadmap and successful launch of Sunu’s flagship wearable device that improves independence for the blind and visually impaired in over 35 countries. o Led a team of 5 engineers and one… Show more o Spearheaded the development of the Human-Device Interaction (UX/UI/Haptics) for Sunu Band, a groundbreaking wearable navigation aid for the blind – co-founded the company with the mission of enhancing independence for individuals with visual impairments o Drove the product vision, strategy, roadmap and successful launch of Sunu’s flagship wearable device that improves independence for the blind and visually impaired in over 35 countries. o Led a team of 5 engineers and one designer to complete the product requirements, roadmap, and implementation for a mobile app – delivered both iOS and Android versions of the app within a span of 4 months o Attained clinical product validation with five of the leading rehabilitation organizations including the Veteran’s Affairs Vision Clinic by coordinating product trials and testing. o Successfully brought technology and data to the practice of rehabilitation services for the blind by launching an enterprise solution at five of the leading rehab service organizations worldwide. o Increased user adoption 25X by launching a digital health app that expands the functionality of the wearable device and provides integration with third-party apps like Google Maps, Blind Square and Lazarillo. Show less



Innovation Bioscience

• United States
• Biotechnology Research

• Program Director

  • 2016 - 2019

  Boston, Massachusetts, United States o Streamlined the transfer and commercialization of five (5) breakthrough therapeutics and medical device products at Boston Children’s Hospital through hand-on programs for clinicians and life scientists. o Served as a strategic advisor to five spin-out companies by providing product strategy, market research, roadmap and go-to-market planning.



Cambridge Hackspace

• United States
• Arts & Crafts

• Director & Co-founder

  • Dec 2013 - Sep 2017

  Cambridge, MA o Co-founded and managed a non-profit creative hub for makers to collaborate on projects with access to high-end tools such as 3D printers, electronics and laser cutters at a 1000-square-foot fabrication space. o Drove membership growth from zero-to-3,500 affiliates by implementing programming, events and partnerships. o Launched ‘ToolPass’ - an access control hardware/IoT and SaaS platform to manage member onboarding, fees and the usage of tools and consumables. o… Show more o Co-founded and managed a non-profit creative hub for makers to collaborate on projects with access to high-end tools such as 3D printers, electronics and laser cutters at a 1000-square-foot fabrication space. o Drove membership growth from zero-to-3,500 affiliates by implementing programming, events and partnerships. o Launched ‘ToolPass’ - an access control hardware/IoT and SaaS platform to manage member onboarding, fees and the usage of tools and consumables. o Performed as Treasurer of the Board of Directors by overseeing all financial matters, tax reporting, grant funding, and the procurement of tools and equipment for the 1000-square-foot fabrication space Show less



Lesley University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Faculty - User Experience Research

  • Mar 2016 - May 2017

  Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States o Invited to create and teach a cutting-edge online course on User Experience Research for The College of Art & Design o Led the design and instruction of a 9-month online program on UX Research Methods, overseeing 30 student-led projects and earning a remarkable student satisfaction rating of 4.9/5.0



Prolific Works

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Manager

  • 2010 - Jun 2014

  Boston MA o Drove product growth from zero-to-300K users of a consumer SaaS product within the publishing industry. o Collaborated with stakeholders to align business and product objectives, define strategy, product roadmap, OKRs, metrics, KPIs, and guide the implementation of prioritized features. o Contributed to a 300% increase in annual recurring revenue (ARR) by driving customer discovery, analysis, product experimentation and optimization of features.



Harvard University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Research Fellow

  • Sep 2006 - Oct 2011

  Cambridge, MA o Played a key role in innovating gene sequencing technologies that achieved impressive efficiencies, accuracies, and reliability, resulting in a significant reduction in cost from millions of dollars to less than $1,000 per sequence o Published three peer-reviewed articles showcasing new sensor devices, which were based on nanotechnology and provided significant improvements in efficiency, throughput, and accuracy o Partnered with a commercial entity to transfer proof-of-concept… Show more o Played a key role in innovating gene sequencing technologies that achieved impressive efficiencies, accuracies, and reliability, resulting in a significant reduction in cost from millions of dollars to less than $1,000 per sequence o Published three peer-reviewed articles showcasing new sensor devices, which were based on nanotechnology and provided significant improvements in efficiency, throughput, and accuracy o Partnered with a commercial entity to transfer proof-of-concept products from the laboratory Show less