I'm a Product Owner and Project Manager with experience in developing new features and improving the user experience (UX) and interface (UI) of various products and services. - I have experience in controlling end-to-end projects and delivering them on time. - I have experience managing different types of projects across various industries. It's very important to me to keep a regular communication, so let's keep in touch!

I help early-stage startups ship faster — from messy backlog to clean launch. Over 5 years I've worked with YC-backed and FAANG-founder teams, driving product from 0→1 in AI, fintech, and healthtech. I specialize in translating founder vision into developer-ready specs, managing release cycles, and running QA that catches issues before users do.

I help founders and product teams ship AI-powered products up to 80% faster — by owning strategy, build, and automation end-to-end. What makes me different: I'm not just a PM who writes tickets. I design, build, and ship the systems myself — from roadmap to production code. That means fewer hand-offs, faster decisions, and a product that actually reflects the strategy behind it. 10+ years across SaaS startups, Fortune 500 consulting at Deloitte, and a full startup-to-acquisition cycle give me pattern recognition most freelancers can't offer. Results I've delivered: • Built 7+ RPA deployments at Deloitte — cut processing time by 85%, saved DKK 1.88M/year • Rolled out Salesforce across 6 markets simultaneously — 100% on-time adoption • Co-founded Mindpool, led product zero to acquisition in 3 years, then ran post-merger integration at Wazoku with zero downtime and 50% faster releases • Built a production AI news pipeline scanning 100K+ sources daily for a UN Secretary-General campaign — fully autonomous, zero manual publishing Most clients come to me because they're building something ambitious but burning time on the wrong things — juggling tools that don't talk to each other, shipping features without a clear roadmap, or sitting on automation potential they haven't tapped. That's where I create the most leverage. ============================ HOW I HELP Strategic Product Leadership — From vision to roadmap to shipped product, across B2B SaaS, AI features, and post-acquisition integrations. AI Workflow Automation — I identify high-leverage bottlenecks and build reliable automations using Make, APIs, and LLMs that remove repetitive work and improve accuracy. AI Agent & Pipeline Design — Multi-step AI systems combining data ingestion, LLM reasoning, and automated publishing that run autonomously in production. CRM Implementation & Optimization — Large-scale Salesforce implementations from requirements to adoption, now enhanced with AI capabilities. Rapid Prototyping — Idea to working product fast using Replit and Lovable.dev, without sacrificing production quality. Enterprise RPA — Hands-on UiPath experience from Deloitte, designing scalable architectures and training teams to own systems long-term. ============================ WHAT CLIENTS SAY "Christian is absolutely fantastic to work with. I would highly recommend him to anyone." — Tref Griffiths, CEO at AfterLyfe and Sing Social "Christian has a remarkable ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and customer needs, consistently delivering products that not only meet but exceed expectations." — Rosemarie Diegnan, CPO at Wazoku "He translated our vision into a scalable product roadmap and managed cross-team execution like a pro." — Mik Thobo-Carlsen, CEO at Mindpool "Fast thinker, great communicator, and a rare ability to bridge strategy and execution." — Omino Gardezi, Founder at MindArk.ai ============================ TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY • AI & Automation — Make, UiPath, Zapier, OpenAI API, Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, NotebookLM, LLM Prompt Engineering, Custom GPT Agents • Build — Replit, Lovable.dev, Webflow, Wordpress, Figma, Miro • Product & Project — Jira, Notion AI, ClickUp, Monday, Asana • Data — Airtable, Memberstack, Cloudflare, Looker Studio, PostHog, Heap, Salesforce, Stripe, MailerLite • Skills — Product Strategy, Roadmap Planning, Agile/Scrum, UX Research, CRM Implementation, RPA, Requirement Gathering, UAT & QA, GDPR, Stakeholder Alignment • Languages — English (Native), Danish (Native), Portuguese (Proficient), Spanish (Proficient) ============================ If you're building an AI product, automating workflows, or need a PM who can own strategy and execution together — let's find where I create the most leverage for your business.

Most digital products don't fail because of a lack of features — they fail because the product never learned to drive business outcomes. I'm an AI-native Product Lead with 20+ years building and scaling products across HealthTech, EdTech, FinTech, and SaaS. I work best with founders and product teams who need a senior operator to drive product-market fit, activation, and growth — not just strategy. Unlike most PMs who add AI at the feature level, I focus on how AI fundamentally changes how a product performs: from onboarding through retention to revenue. What I've delivered: → Grew Pulse by Fierce from under 500 users to 10K+ in 13 months through 50+ rapid experiments, agentic AI features, and an Apple Watch integration — 2026 BIG Innovation Award winner → Cut student dropout from 70% to 30% across a 100K+ user EdTech platform (Mastercard Foundation-backed ALX Africa) — enabling 70K+ graduations and 30K+ placements in under 2 years → Scaled Doxo's biller database 3x from 30M to 100M+ entries in 13 months with a 3-person team, improving CSAT by 15% → Secured a Red Hat enterprise pilot for Rosalyn.ai — an AI proctoring platform built from scratch in 9 months — contributing to a $2.5M angel raise and the 2020 ATP Judge's Success Award I specialise in growth hacking, product strategy, and AI-driven product development for early-stage and scaling SaaS businesses. Most engagements start with a focused 1–2 week sprint: map your product and funnel, identify the biggest bottleneck, and build an execution plan. Most clients have clarity within the first week. Where are you currently stuck — product-market fit, activation and retention, or scaling with AI? Send me a message — I'll come back with a specific observation about where your biggest bottleneck is likely to be.

Product Manager and Product Owner (Expert-Vetted, Top 1%) helping founders and scale-ups turn ambiguous roadmaps into shipped, ROI-positive products. Ex-Tesla and Experian. 100% Job Success across 45+ Upwork engagements. What I do: - Product Ownership - own the backlog, write clear user stories and acceptance criteria, and prioritize ruthlessly so every sprint ships value. - Product Management & Strategy - map technical capability to market need, define the roadmap, and align stakeholders from founder to engineer. - Agile Delivery - run Scrum and Kanban in Jira to lift team velocity 25%+ on a predictable cadence. - Technical Program Management - drive complex, cross-functional delivery across web, mobile, and AI/ML. - AI Product Delivery - ship agentic and LLM-powered features (GPT, Claude, Gemini) with PM rigor, not hype. Tools I run products on: Jira, Asana, Linear, Aha!, HubSpot, AWS, and modern web stacks (React, Node.js, Python). Track record: - $10M+ in client ARR generated through delivery and GTM execution - 200+ complex projects shipped across e-commerce, healthcare, and logistics - 100% Job Success and long-term, repeat client partnerships If you need a product owner/PM who speaks both founder and engineer and can take a product from zero to launch, let's talk.

🚀 Fractional CPO & AI Product Leader | 10+ Years | Ex-Expedia | Top Rated | 100% JSS I help startups and scaling companies turn ideas into shipped products, streamlined workflows, and measurable revenue growth. Whether you need an AI product strategy, a telehealth platform roadmap, or a 0-to-1 MVP launched fast — I bring the leadership and execution to make it happen. ✅ PROVEN OUTCOMES: • Launched AI SaaS platform (MyTegami.win) to 5,000 users in 90 days — 65% retention, NPS 72 • Reduced telehealth platform time-to-market by 35%, improved patient satisfaction by 40% • Drove $200K revenue growth in 6 months + 15,000 new customers for health supplement brand • Generated $750K+ in annual sales conversion impact through digital transformation • Managed $2M+ product budget at Expedia — 12 major releases, 18% productivity gain • Won Xiaomi MiMo Builders Grant (2026) for AI product innovation 🎯 WHAT I DO FOR CLIENTS: • Fractional CPO / Product Leadership — roadmap, prioritization, OKRs, stakeholder alignment • AI Product Strategy — LLM apps, RAG pipelines, agentic workflows, GPT integrations • MVP Definition & Launch — PRD, user flows, backlog, go-to-market, feedback loops • Telehealth & HealthTech Consulting — clinical workflows, HIPAA-aware product planning, EHR integrations • Digital Transformation — CRM, automation, e-commerce, customer journey redesign • Growth & Conversion Optimization — A/B testing, UX improvements, retention, monetization 👤 WHO I WORK WITH: Founbers, CEOs, and product teams at startups and SMEs who need clarity on what to build, how to launch it, and how to grow it — without the overhead of a full-time executive. 🛠 TOOLS & TECH: GPT-4o | Claude | Gemini | RAG | LangChain | Agile/Scrum | Jira | Notion | Figma | Six Sigma | HubSpot | Shopify | Telehealth Platforms 📍 Based in Japan | Available globally | Fluent in English Let's build something that ships and scales. Message me to discuss your project.

"Ekata was originally brought in as a consultant to help our AI startup automate recurring third-party synchronization workflows. Very quickly, her role evolved into something far more pivotal. She showed exceptional judgment, technical depth, and ownership, and became instrumental in driving the work forward. Ekata is extremely intelligent, capable, and reliable; she can move from ambiguity to execution quickly, think strategically, and still handle the details that matter. I would strongly endorse her for any team looking for someone who can take on complex work, earn trust fast, and deliver at a very high level." Shane S. | Founder | Ailyus "We started consulting with Ekata to go from MVP to Launch for our SaaS and mobile app product. She quickly got the entire business context and started adding value from Day 1. She helped us prioritize and create a 6 month product roadmap. She led the database restructuring project end-to-end and ensured the product was ready to scale within 2 months. She is a great Product consultant and a super curious team member." Sagar R. | Founder | Kibi Sports ⭐️ 8+ years Experience | ⭐️Self Driven Product Manager /Owner /Project manager /Scrum Master 🏆 Upwork Rising Talent 🏆 Product/Project Manager/Expert QA Lead 🏆 Job with 100% Success Score and Client Satisfaction 🏆 Claude Code Expert and Ex-SaaS Founder An Ex-Founder who built her own SaaS products, I converge Product Management, Business acumen, Innovation, Technical, UX & Project Management. I'm passionate about my work, integrate into any team, stage or setting, and ensure high-quality deliverables in all I take upon. No agency interference; you'll be directly working with me to ensure the best outcomes. 🤝About me: Ex-Founder and Growth Manager at leading SaaS startups 8+ years of product experience with enterprise and startups Tech background with 2.5 yrs of experience as Software Engineer Worked with 10+ teams and 20+ product lifecycles Complete product lifecycle management experience Product roadmap planning and ownership Story writing for features, experiments, POCs, spikes New segment or value-prop product strategy Go-to-market (GTM) strategy planning and execution Market insights, PMF discovery & persona development Competitor mapping, analysis & strategic planning KPI and OKRs focused on lean product implementation UX: research, planning, journey mapping & optimization Accessibility-focused product UX Multi-stage coverage: PMF discovery, go-to-market to high growth stages Multi-industry: Fintech, Health & Wellness, Real Estate, Industrial and Education Multi-business-model expertise: B2C, B2B, Marketplaces 🥇 Education & Certifications: Bachelors of Technology in Information Technology Top 1% Product & Growth Fellow @ GrowthX 🚀Next Steps: Please invite me to your listing to discuss fit and availability. Thank you for your time & consideration

💡 Let a proven leader to turn your tech vision into reality. We build scalable solutions, empower your team, and drive growth together. 💼 As a fractional CTO and technology consultant for 15 years, I have propelled 3 startups to funding or acquisition and delivered strategic leadership to 20+ clients. My focus is to align product vision and technology, build efficient, high-performing teams, and ensure timely, top-quality results. I provide strategic leadership: 🚀 Shape high-level technology and innovation strategy 🤖 Integrate AI to streamline all areas of the business 🎯 Align technical solutions with strategic business goals ✨ Spearhead digital and AI transformation initiatives ⚙️ Automate business processes to maximize efficiency 👨‍🏫 Coach technical leaders and empower high-performing teams 🔄 Champion lean and agile methodologies for rapid iteration 🤝 Manage global teams and strategic vendor partnerships 🛡️ Ensure robust security, compliance, and due diligence 📈 Optimize team tools and workflows for enhanced productivity 🌐 Bridge cultural gaps for seamless global collaboration I drive forward product development: 🗓️ Define comprehensive product strategy, budget, and timelines 🗣️ Gather stakeholder & UI/UX insights for user-centric products 🏗️ Architect scalable solutions with optimal technology choices 🚚 Drive product development, delivery and backlog management 📝 Translate requirements into actionable technical specifications 🔧 Guide engineering teams to overcome complex technical challenges ✅ Establish robust QA strategies for superior product quality 🏆 My client's products, developed under my guidance, have won industry-awards across America, Europe, and Asia.

🧠 Senior Technical Project Manager | Scrum Master | Jira & Confluence Expert | Agile Delivery Coach I help organizations streamline product delivery, align cross-functional teams, and implement scalable Agile practices—especially in fast-paced, regulated, or highly technical environments. With over 20 years of experience across web, software, mobile, and data-driven platforms, I specialize in bridging the gap between business priorities and technical execution through clear communication, hands-on leadership, and process-driven results. ✅ What I Bring to Your Team: - Technical PM leadership across Engineering, QA, DevOps & Data - Full-cycle Agile delivery & Jira workflow automation - Executive-ready dashboards, sprint reports & KPI tracking - Vendor coordination, budget reporting, & contract management - Strong hands-on understanding of software architecture and dev tools I’ve led high-impact initiatives in healthcare, pharma, SaaS, finance, and sports tech, with successful outcomes for startups, agencies, and enterprise clients. Whether you need a Jira consultant, interim Head of Product/Engineering, or delivery-focused Program Manager, I can quickly step in to bring structure, momentum, and clarity. Tools I work with regularly: Jira, Confluence, GitLab/Github, Bitbucket, AWS, Pivotal Tracker, Notion, Trello, Asana, PowerPoint/Slides, Excel/Sheets, Word/Docs 🔧 Let’s connect if you’re looking for: - AI-powered Jira automation for product lifecycle - Agile coaching or delivery audits - Executive reporting, dashboards, and portfolio visibility - Hands-on project management to hit delivery goals Your “go-to” technologist and delivery partner, Javier Rivera

𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐑𝐚𝐣𝐚 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐥. I help SaaS and product teams that are struggling with delivery bring structure, clarity, and predictable execution. With 18+ years in product and project leadership, I’ve worked with startups, scale-ups, and enterprise clients across the US, Canada, and Africa — often stepping in when projects feel stuck, priorities keep shifting, or teams are not delivering as expected. I don’t just manage tasks — I take ownership of execution. That means turning ideas into structured plans, aligning teams, and ensuring work actually gets delivered without unnecessary process overhead. 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐈 𝐚𝐝𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞: - Projects that feel stuck or delayed - Teams with unclear priorities or constant scope changes - Founders who need someone to take control of execution - Distributed teams lacking structure, visibility, and accountability 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞: - Structuring product ideas into clear backlogs, milestones, and delivery plans - Managing cross-functional teams (engineering, design, stakeholders) - Running Agile/Scrum/Kanban workflows in a practical, non-rigid way - Removing blockers and keeping delivery moving - Managing multiple workstreams without losing clarity - Aligning product, business, and technical teams 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐩𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 (aside from other platforms): 𝑳𝒆𝒕𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒈𝒐 𝑨𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂 (𝑮𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒑 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕 𝑶𝒘𝒏𝒆𝒓 – 𝑺𝑨𝑭𝒆) - Managed a high-revenue lending portfolio (DAS) and led the build of Instant Loans from scratch — a key digital product across multiple markets. 𝑷𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒙.𝒂𝒊 (𝑺𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒐𝒓 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒓 / 𝑺𝒄𝒓𝒖𝒎 𝑴𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓) - Delivered AI-enabled clinical workflow systems, managing cross-functional teams and complex integrations. 𝑻𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒅 & 𝑽𝒐𝒖𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒗𝒆 (𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝑴) - Leading SaaS and telecom delivery across distributed teams, vendors, and evolving product requirements. 𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝑪𝒐𝒓𝒆 (𝑼𝑺) Ongoing role managing backlog, sprint execution, and stakeholder alignment. 𝐀𝐈-𝐄𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬: I actively use AI tools to accelerate: - Backlog structuring and documentation - Requirement clarity and analysis - Communication and reporting - Workflow efficiency across teams This helps reduce manual overhead and keeps delivery moving faster. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤: - Execution-focused (not process-heavy) - Bring just enough structure to keep things moving - Comfortable in ambiguity and fast-changing environments - Strong communicator across technical and non-technical stakeholders - Will push back when needed to keep scope and timelines realistic 𝐔𝐩𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: - Top Rated Plus - $200K+ earnings - 100% Job Success Score - Long-term client relationships across US & Canada If your team needs someone who can step in, bring clarity, and make sure things actually get delivered — let’s talk.