PRODUCT MANAGEMENT, AI, & UX
THOUGHT LEADER, TRANSFORMATION TRAILBLAZER, & GROWTH STRATEGIST
WITH 25 YEARS OF PHARMA, RETAIL, & CPG TECH EXPERIENCE
Product Management, AI Transformation, and User Experience leader with over 25 years of pharmasutical and retail technology experience. Skilled in leading large-scale product management initiatives. A seasoned strategist with proven go-to-market omnichannel execution, adept at building and leading cross-functional, multilayered, and multinational teams, products, experiences, and processes. An engaging problem solver, as well as a self-motivated mentor, with versatile creative and analytical toolsets focused on ROI, incrementality, strategic attribution, and AI thinking.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Vision & Strategy
AI Transformation
P&L & GTM Planning
Business Development
Product Management
Product Development
Program Management
Portfolio Management
User Experience
Customer Experience
Product Experience
Critical & Design Thinking
Leadership & Mentorship
Resource Development
Vendor Management
Change Management
EXPERIENCE
Consulting Partner
August 2024 - May 2025
Issaquah, Washington
Costco Corporate Center (SSC) - Issaquah, WA
Director of Product Management and UX
March 2019 - June 2024
Chesapeake, Virginia
Dollar Tree Headquarters (SSC) - Chesapeake, VA
Head of Product Management
January 2016 - March 2019
Green Bay, Wisconsin
ShopKo Gate at the Lambeau Field - Green Bay, WI
Product Management Lead
January 2013 - December 2015
Phoenix, Arizona
PetSmart Headquarters (SSG) - Phoenix, AZ
Product Management Lead
January 2008 - December 2012
New York City, New York
Havas Headquarters - La Défense Business District, Paris
Web Design & Development Specialist
August 2000 - December 2007
Princeton, New Jersey
BMS Campus - Princeton, NJ
EDUCATION
Massachusetts Institute
of Technology
Executive Studies
Product Development
Harvard University
Executive Education
Business Management
Pratt Institute
Masters
Product Management
Troy University
Bachelors
Advertising & Communications
MANAGED PARTNERSIPS
RECOMMENDATIONS
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
Judge - Global Product Leadership Awards
PAC
Growth and Profitability Excellence Award
SHOPKO STORES
The Special Recognition Award
SHOPKO STORES
All American InHouse Digital Design Award
HAVAS
LIFESTYLE
Dan is a passionate traveler, an avid explorer, and a car enthusiast who finds inspiration in the world around him. His journeys have taken him to 48 out of 50 states across the United States, as well as numerous countries throughout Europe and Asia, allowing him to immerse himself in diverse cultures and gain invaluable insights. With a love for languages, Dan speaks several and enjoys learning about different traditions, customs, and histories, deepening his connection to the world. His extensive travel experiences have given him a profound understanding of various global cultures, which he embraces wholeheartedly as he considers himself a true global citizen.
Dan keeps a keen eye on world affairs, geopolitical shifts, international trade, and global economies, continually enriching his perspective. Happily married to his lovely wife of 15 years, a highly accomplished Data Scientist, Dan is also the proud father of three wonderful troublemakers who bring tremendous joy and meaning to his life every day. Together, they form a family that embodies curiosity, exploration, and lifelong learning.