Product
Leadership.
You know that innovative teams and human-centered thinking outperform other organizations.
Product
Strategy.
You understand enhancing the user experience of your product will increase sales and customer loyalty.
Previously worked with
My Work
Financial App Launch
I helped Quicken successfully launch a new app, Simplifi, through design leadership, UX evaluations, art direction, and redesigning one of their differentiating features.
Data-rich product design
I was part of Substrate's first design team. I worked with data scientists, ML engineers and PMs to create a solid foundation for the future of accessing data at Microsoft.
Managing a Design System
I acted as the PM for a team of designers and engineers to build an accessible design system. With this and custom branding we were able to increase Virtru's ARR by 5%.
“Her impact on the team has been transformational, and everyone on the team is doing better work now…Our backlog of design work was a mess before Tarryn showed up, and the designers on the team were confused about priorities and purpose. She’s leaving behind a well-oiled machine of high-quality design and high productivity. “
– Ehren Reilly, Senior Director of Product at Glassdoor
Hi, I'm Tarryn
I help business leaders turn their ideas into reality. I help executive staff align to one vision. I build high-performing teams and create spaces for innovation. I focus on building the right things to create products that people love.
I work at the intersection of Product Management, Research, and Design. I've held multiple hybrid product management and sense maker roles. In the past, I’ve worked as a Director in the start-up world, taught UX design full-time, and led award winning projects at botique agency.
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“Most people make the mistake of thinking design is what it looks like. People think it’s this veneer — that the designers are handed this box and told, ‘Make it look good!’ That’s not what we think design is. It’s not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.”
– Steve Jobs
Move your organization forward with
Research
You can’t build the right solution without first knowing the problem.
There are many methods to understanding customer motivations and needs. I help your teams you find the one(s) suited for your organization.
Visioning
Directions may change, but a ship needs to know where it’s sailing to get to the shore.
I work cross functionally with other leaders to define and align a product vision to lead the team on a clear path to market success.
Product Strategy
Your organization is unique, so a plan of action will reflect that.
I create clear achievable steps based on insights for your teams to launch your products and services quickly - while still thinking about a long-term quality results.
Design Leadership
Design is much more than visuals. It’s how it works. It’s the strong foundation for your business.
I lead design critiques and use my background in UX to elevate your UX Designers work to the next level.
Free Business Success Quiz
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If you’re a strategic long-term thinker, we are compatible. Yay!