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About
I'm Ryan and I work in Product Management in London. I started as an engineer a decade ago before moving into product where I could have a bigger impact and be closer to the users.
I started my career helping large organisations through digital transformation across a range of industries. Recently, I’ve been helping early stage startups go from zero to real user growth.
In my time off I love being far away from the screen with family and mates, either playing sport, hanging out in nature or eating a job lot of tasty food. I’m also passionate about craft and product design; I've started tailoring and designing my own clothes and I love finding new, innovative products that solve problems.
Off-screen
what I do when I'm not building
Sport & the outdoors →
Being out in nature, hiking, skiing, a bike up a mountain, playing team sports; any time with friends and family is an essential counterpoint to a life in tech for me.
I really enjoy running or the gym for some alone time, but generally I prefer the opportunity to connect with people. I lived in Spain for a few years and Padel or Tennis was such a great way to meet people, practice the language and learn more about the culture.
Once again design often adds to my enjoyment. Clever golf courses become about the mental challenge of mapping out your approach more than focusing on your shots. And of course I have a huge soft spot for some of the newer and classic drip.
Tailoring →
I started by tailoring my own trousers (that big booty & small waist combo ain’t the one for buying off the shelf) and I'm graduating to designing and making my own pieces. I get a lot of satisfaction making with my hands rather than on a screen. The process of making completely shuts the noise off in my brain and in the end I have something to hold and wear.
What I really enjoy is the improvement with every iteration: sturdier stitching, more precise cutting, less waste, reusable patterns, making the most of what I have, learning which materials suit the job. Each attempt is a little more robust, simplified, refined, and with a better silhouette.
Design →
From kitchen products to social spaces, I'm drawn to the thought behind how space and resource is used. Reusability, utility, multi-purpose design, durability in an age when things are built to break, and design that's intentional about connection are all fascinating and admirable. I love how Joseph Joseph make simple household objects save space or do two jobs; I’m in awe of the thought and commitment that went into this Barcelona cement factory turned home; and I’m excited by the innovation in this modular, waste-free clothing company (I also love it when ideas are taken from one industry and successfully transplanted into another).
Reading →
I enjoy reading to take myself out of my own head (well, sometimes anyway) and for giving me something else to focus on. At its best it introduces new ideas or gives you a new perspective to challenge your biases and prejudices. The really clever authors give you so much to unpack and I love getting together with people to discuss that which I completely missed or which went over my head: the themes or easter eggs someone else caught, the thread they pulled further, the missed references. Some of the very best books give you a new experience every time you read it. Again it's the craft that gets me. The way Patrick Radden Keefe takes a never ending spiderweb of material, with a million ways to present it, and finds the one form that weaves it into a narrative that isn't just digestible but completely captivating. Or the way Borges can write a seven page short story that contains more within it than most novels.
YourBookPal exists because of this and I’ve had a real thrill digging deeper.
How I work
four habits I bring to every team- 01
Prototype, don't just spec
Working prototypes in Claude Code that engineers build from directly.
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Evidence before engine
User validation, evals, ground truth, human-in-the-loop review; no change without proof.
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Saying no
ROI-vs-effort prioritisation and the psychological safety to protect it.
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Measure what matters
Stickiness, bleed and adoption. Not velocity.
Say hello
Open to senior / lead product roles and early-stage advisory.