Hi! I'm Pat 👋
I have six years of experience in Product. As Group Product Manager, Product Manager, and Co-founder
I blend technical expertise with business acumen and design, and excel at communicating across teams
Here's everything I can do for your company:
Product
Work with design and engineering teams during the full product lifecycle
Set a roadmap and align it with the company's OKRs
Prioritize backlog and find consensus on the prioritization
Talk to users to gather feedback and guide product development
Artificial Intelligence
Experience leading Generative AI research from a product lens
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Experience developing products with RAG systems, prompt engineering, and LLMs
Experience in developing AI-first and human-in-the-loop products
Data Retrieval and Analysis
I’m a SQL expert and can handle all querying tasks independently
Proficient analytical abilities to make product decisions and track OKRs
I can create Looker Studio dashboards to explain queries to the team
Design and Marketing
Expertise in Figma and creating UX/UI from scratch
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Create Apple-like videos that capture customer attention using After Effects
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Create beautiful, responsive landing pages from scratch using Framer
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Experienced in creating Instagram and Reddit ads and improving website SEO
Communication
Exceptional communication skills across the organization, including with C-level
Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical partners
Storytelling about the product we're building
Experience as a product spokesperson in front of live audiences
Management
Experience managing 3 direct reports simultaneously as a Group PM
Experience in conducting and guiding performance reviews
Awards
I received an O-1 visa, granted to individuals with exceptional abilities
I received a $100k grant for my work in reducing CO2 emissions
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Other
I'm based in SF and ready to come to the office every day of the week!
I'm happy to travel whenever needed!
I speak and write fluently in both English and Spanish
My O-1 visa is valid until April 2027, but we would need to transfer it to your company :)
Experience
Co-founder and CEO at Blar, San Francisco, CA
Aug 2023 - Sep 2024
Identify the root cause of errors. Website
Led Generative AI research, published the findings, and developed AI-first products that leveraged it.
Raised $700,000 as the second LatAm investment of NY-based Collide Capital (<1.5% acceptance).
Collaborated closely with design partners to gather feedback and enhance the product, leading to a 400% increase in a customer’s users.
Joined Platanus Ventures’ accelerator (<1% acceptance) and set the record for largest amount raised on demo day.
Group Product Manager at Xepelin, Santiago, CL
Product Manager at Xepelin, Santiago, CL
Nov 2022 – Aug 2023
Mar 2022- Nov 2022
600-people LatAm fintech that addresses SMB payments. Website.
Launched a new product feature to recover $3.6M of uncollectible debt, achieving a 2,300% ROI.
Decreased transferring costs 53% by automating the money transferring process, resulting in $100k annual savings for the company.
Promoted to Group Product Manager within a year for exceptional execution and product strategy skills, as well as embodying the company culture. Xepelin featured a "day in my life" to showcase my contributions.
Led a team of 3 PMs and the post-transfer vertical by developing a cohesive product strategy, vision, and OKRs.
Product Consultant at Gruw, United States and Remote
Jun 2020 – Mar 2022
Worked with four startups that needed product, strategy, and growth skills.
Wove – Proptech. Led a 5-person cross-functional team to build the Javascript B2C platform using agile methodologies in under two months. 500+ paying customers in the first month.
Azimuth – autonomous technologies. Collaborated with external stakeholders to create a unified vision and roadmap, allowing the successful launch of the MVP in under two months.
The Kawa Project – food tech. Drove market research and customer surveys, identifying and validating market needs to develop a new product that increased net revenue by 21% quarter-over-quarter.
Lensii – cloud software. Designed the UI using Figma and conducted A/B tests that doubled user adoption.
Product Manager and Co-founder at Pooint, Santiago, CL
Jan 2019 - Oct 2020
Pooint was a ride-sharing platform (Sold/Exited). IG page.
Led a 7-person cross-functional team to build the React Native app under agile methods in under two months. 2,500+ active users in the first month and profitable three months after launch.
Increased monthly recurring revenue from $4,000 to $10,000 by launching an easier-to-buy UI.
Secured a B2B partnership that enabled the expansion of operations in a new market (Peru), doubling TAM.
References
More About the First Three Years of My Career
The last three years of my career have been in B2B, focusing on Gen AI and Fintech. Before that, I spent three years working in consumer products (click to learn more)
FAQ
What led you to stop working on your startup?
We had a misalignment in vision and company outcomes, which led to us parting ways.
Are you interested in becoming a founder again?
No. I’m focused on regaining stability in my life and am fully committed to investing all my energy into your company!
Are you technical?
I'm as technical as a Product Manager can be, with a strong grasp of development processes, coding, database structures, and leading AI-first products. While I don’t code daily, I’m always eager to dive in if needed!
What do you value most when choosing a job?
For me, it's being surrounded by like-minded people who are driven by an insatiable desire to make a positive impact in the world through technology.
When could you start?
Tomorrow!
What do you do outside of your work?
I love running and hiking—staying active is important to me! I'm also passionate about design and neuroscience, and I enjoy reading about both for fun.