$50M+
Annual Recurring Revenue currently being generated from products I've designed.
About Me
Hi, I’m Phil, a Product Design Leader based in Austin, TX
I’m looking for a role where I can shape product strategy, lead a high-performing design team, and ship solutions that disrupt industries.
I have 15+ years of experience designing B2B and B2B2C SaaS products that turn complex data into trusted, clear decisions — with a recent focus on AI-powered content management, compliance, and discovery platforms. Across that work I've led 0-to-1 design that reached 20M+ monthly users and contributed to $50M+ in ARR, building products that helped musicians receive fairer payment for use of their work and modernized how millions of patrons discover and access content at their local library.
Key Impacts
20M+
Monthly Active Users of data and automation products I've designed.
< 6 Months
Time from first prototype to onboarding a Fortune 5 client into Pex Search.
< 9 Months
Time from first prototype to $5M+ in signed contracts for Pex Brand Monitoring.
Leadership Approach
I lead at the intersection of product strategy, systems thinking, and hands-on execution. My focus is helping teams make better decisions, align around clear direction, and ship products that drive measurable business outcomes.
Product Strategy & Vision
- Translate complex data, research, and market signals into product strategies that expand total addressable market and unlock new revenue opportunities.
- Partner with Product and Engineering to define clear problem framing, success metrics, and launch criteria from early concept through delivery.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Align design, product, engineering, and go-to-market teams around a shared narrative, priorities, and execution plan.
- Drive progress in ambiguous environments through rapid iteration, evidence-based decisions, and principled tradeoffs.
Team Growth & Design Quality
- Coach designers through structured critique, mentorship, and growth plans aligned to role expectations and career progression.
- Establish reusable systems and patterns that improve consistency, raise product quality, and accelerate delivery.
Executive Communication
- Present strategy, outcomes, and risks in clear business terms that inform prioritization and investment decisions.
- Build stakeholder trust through transparent decision-making, clear rationale, and reliable execution.
Personal Life
I grew up in Buffalo, NY and studied design at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where I grew a passion for building products that intersect creativity and technology.
I spent my early career in NYC and LA, and now live in Austin with my wife and golden retriever.
Outside of work, I love traveling, photography, street art, trying new food, playing beach volleyball, biking, and building everything from furniture to rainwater catchment and hydroponics systems. I'm also a lifelong fan of my hometown Buffalo Bills.
