Mark E.
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Expert product leader perfect for those in dynamic global firms.
Studied at NYU Stern School of Business
Works at Freelance
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Mark’s Product Management Qualifications
Experience level: VP of Product
Welcome to my profile! With over a decade of experience in product management and strategy, I've led teams at top companies like Exadel, HCL Software, and Lenovo, driving innovation and customer-focused product strategies. My journey from a Software Product Manager to a Vice President of Product Management has equipped me with the skills to guide aspiring product managers through the complexities of the field. I've successfully coached 5 individuals, helping them navigate their career paths and achieve their professional goals. Whether you're looking to refine your product strategy skills or break into the industry, I'm here to help you succeed. Let's connect and chart your path to success in product management!
Mark can help with:
Skill Building
Execution
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Strategy & Vision
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About Mark
I have 15+ years of product management experience leading end-to-end product lifecycles for enterprise applications that drive digital transformation and streamline workflows. Broad technical and commercial expertise at large tech firms including IBM, Dell, Lenovo, and HCL Software spans SaaS, cloud-native, and on-prem solutions in the E-commerce, MarTech, low code, RPA, and AI spaces. Expertise in delivering customer value through strategic product vision, customer-centric insights, and data-driven build, buy, and partnership decisions.
Why do I coach?
I have coached and mentored throughout my career, initially sharing my knowledge in product management, specifically helping to increase focus on customer empathy, product value, and business viability instead of just focusing on technical feasibility. Over time, I've shared wisdom in 0-1 delivery, M&A, partnerships, turnarounds, collaboration, and resumes. My passion is empowering others to unlock potential, solve problems, and achieve success.
Work Experience
Product Management Consultant
Freelance
2024 - Present
Led product and strategy initiatives for startups.
Vice President, Product Management
Exadel
2022 - 2023
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Built and led a team of talented product managers to build and deliver SaaS and cloud-native products to help companies digitalize business processes including e-commerce, supply chain, digital experience, and AI. Led a shift to customer-focused, insights-driven product strategies and roadmaps, implementing product discovery and increasing focus on product desirability and viability. Exadel is a software engineering firm digitalizing enterprises through custom SaaS and cloud-native solutions.
Senior Director, Strategic Product Management
HCL Software
2020 - 2022
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Led a high-energy team of 6 professionals, overseeing strategic initiatives and managing cross-functional teams to execute the company’s most critical projects. Acted as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on long-term strategy, driving both organic and inorganic growth, enhancing customer relevance, and implementing operational improvements across four business units. - Defined and executed portfolio and product strategies, providing leadership across the full product lifecycle—from market analysis and requirements planning to roadmap development and go-to-market execution. - Fostered alignment between Development, Marketing, Sales, and Client Success teams, ensuring seamless collaboration to deliver impactful product outcomes. - Drove prioritization and built consensus within teams, setting clear organizational direction while consistently delivering measurable business and financial results. Select Accomplishments: - Led a transformation to customer-centric product management practices, aligning development efforts with evolving market needs and customer expectations. - Established and led a central AI team, accelerating machine learning integration into core products. Delivered 2 advanced solutions for user segmentation and product recommendation within 10 months, enhancing product performance and user engagement. - Orchestrated a strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), unlocking new channel opportunities and expanding the company’s reach and capabilities. HCLSoftware, founded in 2016 as an "intraprenuership" of HCL Technologies, is a $1.3B+ global provider of digital transformation and security software solutions for over 20k enterprises.
Director, Strategic Product Management
HCL Software
2017 - 2020
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Advised corporate leaders on enterprise software M&A and product strategy, focusing on growth and value creation. Identified and assessed key products to build or acquire, accelerating time to market, guiding investments, and driving market expansion and innovation. Select Accomplishments: - Spearheaded 7 acquisitions, driving exponential ARR growth from $200M to $900M in 3 years. - Led product and technology due diligence and developed post-acquisition strategies, business models, and financial forecasts. Due Diligence, Business Strategy and +24 skills
Senior Product Manager, Team Lead
Lenovo
2013 - 2017
Developed and launched a new (0-1) integrated systems management software suite to modernize, centralize, and streamline provisioning and monitoring of large IT infrastructures. Led cross-functional teams in collaborating with software partners to launch pre-configured converged and hyper-converged solutions for various hybrid cloud and on-prem workloads.
Senior Product Manager
Dell Technologies
2011 - 2013
Dell acquired SonicWall and Quest Software as major strategic elements in Dell Software Group. I led product strategy and execution for data protection products, aligning initiatives with company goals and driving long-term growth. Analyzed market trends and product performance to identify new opportunities and develop strategic product roadmaps. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather customer insights, translating needs into actionable features. Communicated strategy, roadmaps, and priorities to critical stakeholders, including customers, prospects, partners, and executives.
Various Product Management Roles
IBM
2005 - 2011
Drove 10%+ revenue growth for 3 service management products by identifying new use cases through customer interviews and market analysis, creating business cases, securing funding approvals, and leading feature development with global teams.
Education
NYU Stern School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance
Activities and societies: Completed an MBA with a focus on Finance, participating actively in finance and rugby clubs, enhancing both academic and extracurricular experiences.
California Polytechnic State University, Pomona
Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemical Engineering, Cum Laude
Graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, demonstrating strong academic performance and technical expertise.
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