In my journey as a seasoned leader in executive product management, my core strength lies in blending product vision with robust product strategy, all while maintaining a keen focus on customer experience. My expertise in developing and implementing sophisticated strategies for world-class B2B and B2C products is underpinned by this harmonious blend. This approach is not only grounded in data-driven decision-making but also enriched by my pursuit to continually harness AI and ML technologies to drive product innovation forward.
With my leadership experience mentoring diverse teams of product and technology professionals, I am committed to fostering a culture that embodies excellence, collaboration, and peak performance. This commitment has been pivotal in my proven track record of successfully working with cross-functional teams. I have spearheaded initiatives that significantly enhance user engagement and have meticulously maintained data integrity across the product lifecycle. These efforts have been instrumental in driving company growth, enhancing both user acquisition and retention, and ensuring the consistent delivery of top-tier products. The products delivered under my leadership not only boast elegance but also surpass customer expectations, reflecting my dedication to exceptional product strategy and customer experience.
The projects pages on my portfolio are setup like brief case studies to help you get a sense of how I think, work and execute. This portfolio has grown quite a bit over time, and although I'm still proud of my older work, I decided to split my projects into two separate collections, to provide the most recent and relevant work in one collection while still preserving the rest for context. Feel free to read through as many as you like.
Joshua Lu
Partner, a16z Games
Partner, a16z Games
As a member of Scopely's founding team, EJ carried the company from a design AND cultural perspective. He is a total workhorse, and is able to contribute from a technical, creative, and product perspective. He is also a terrific leader, building a strong team that works well together and consistently churns out high quality work. EJ is a must have for any company looking to succeed.
Will Baumgardner
Director of Data Science at MagicLinks
Director of Data Science at MagicLinks
I worked with E.J. at MagicLinks, where I was heading up data science and he was heading up product. During that time, we had an excellent and productive partnership. There were a few qualities about E.J. that really stood out to me.
1. Grand Scope of Vision - E.J. could look into the future and see how a lot of pieces would come together to build something remarkable and transformative. Beyond just seeing the end state though, he could see the major pieces that could come together to achieve it.
2. High Technical Acumen - E.J. has a very knowledgeable and realistic understanding of what is achievable through technology, and what is not. Because of that, he is able to create useful product requirements and actually help with high level methodology and process thinking around data products. Because of this, we could always make sure that we were communicating well and understanding one another while developing together.
3. Culture Builder - E.J. was an excellent culture builder at the company. He organized multiple on sites where the team was able to really bond and get excited about the direction of organization. He genuinely cares about everyone he works with and that comes across in the way he interacts with them. He also brings his whole self to the job, which helps add liveliness and fun to the day to day.
I really enjoyed the time that i got to spend working with E.J., and I'd be happy to work with him again in the future if the oportunity arose. In my experience, he'd be an excellent addition to any product organization.
1. Grand Scope of Vision - E.J. could look into the future and see how a lot of pieces would come together to build something remarkable and transformative. Beyond just seeing the end state though, he could see the major pieces that could come together to achieve it.
2. High Technical Acumen - E.J. has a very knowledgeable and realistic understanding of what is achievable through technology, and what is not. Because of that, he is able to create useful product requirements and actually help with high level methodology and process thinking around data products. Because of this, we could always make sure that we were communicating well and understanding one another while developing together.
3. Culture Builder - E.J. was an excellent culture builder at the company. He organized multiple on sites where the team was able to really bond and get excited about the direction of organization. He genuinely cares about everyone he works with and that comes across in the way he interacts with them. He also brings his whole self to the job, which helps add liveliness and fun to the day to day.
I really enjoyed the time that i got to spend working with E.J., and I'd be happy to work with him again in the future if the oportunity arose. In my experience, he'd be an excellent addition to any product organization.
John Rice
Full Stack Engineer, Magiclinks
Full Stack Engineer, Magiclinks
I had the pleasure of working with EJ at MagicLinks, and I can confidently say that he is one of the best managers and individuals I have encountered throughout my career. EJ's profound knowledge of our product, coupled with his genuine care for the tech team and the overall product, is truly commendable.
Collaborating with EJ on various projects has been one of the defining highlights of my time at MagicLinks. His exceptional expertise and unwavering dedication make him a true rockstar in his field. The insights and guidance he provided have been invaluable, and I consider him a major catalyst in my professional growth as a developer.
EJ possesses a rare blend of technical prowess and leadership skills that sets him apart. His ability to navigate complex challenges, inspire the team, and drive results is truly remarkable. It is evident that he possesses a depth of knowledge and expertise that is difficult to find elsewhere.
I cannot recommend EJ highly enough. If you have the opportunity to work with him, I urge you to seize it. His contributions and influence have been instrumental in shaping me into the developer I am today. EJ is a true asset, and I am grateful for the chance to have worked under his guidance.
Collaborating with EJ on various projects has been one of the defining highlights of my time at MagicLinks. His exceptional expertise and unwavering dedication make him a true rockstar in his field. The insights and guidance he provided have been invaluable, and I consider him a major catalyst in my professional growth as a developer.
EJ possesses a rare blend of technical prowess and leadership skills that sets him apart. His ability to navigate complex challenges, inspire the team, and drive results is truly remarkable. It is evident that he possesses a depth of knowledge and expertise that is difficult to find elsewhere.
I cannot recommend EJ highly enough. If you have the opportunity to work with him, I urge you to seize it. His contributions and influence have been instrumental in shaping me into the developer I am today. EJ is a true asset, and I am grateful for the chance to have worked under his guidance.
Jeff Wu
Senior QA Engineer, Magiclinks
Senior QA Engineer, Magiclinks
E.J. is a highly skilled and experienced product manager with a proven track record of success. He has a deep understanding of the product development process and is able to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences. E.J. is also a great leader who is able to build and motivate high-performing teams.
I had the pleasure of working with E.J. for a year, where he served as VP of Product. During his time there, he was responsible for the development and launch of several successful features to our core products. He is also a strong advocate for user-centered design and is always looking for ways to improve the user experience.
I highly recommend E.J. He is a talented and experienced professional who would be a valuable asset to any team.
I had the pleasure of working with E.J. for a year, where he served as VP of Product. During his time there, he was responsible for the development and launch of several successful features to our core products. He is also a strong advocate for user-centered design and is always looking for ways to improve the user experience.
I highly recommend E.J. He is a talented and experienced professional who would be a valuable asset to any team.