David P.

David P.

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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Logo

Studied at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

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Hiring Manager at McKinsey & Company

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About David

I’m David, a seasoned product leader and former top-tier management consultant who’s helped tech professionals land roles like Director of Product, Staff Engineer, and Technical Product Manager at high-growth startups and Fortune 500 companies. I've been a hiring manager at McKinsey and Company and served on the firm's performance review board for early career technologists. During my time at McKinsey, I conducted hundreds of case studies and personal experience interviews for aspiring consultants and technologists, and built products used by thousands of clients. I know the challenges individuals face when breaking into product management or management consulting, and I can help you achieve your goals. I offer resume screenings, interview prep, and leadership coaching with a direct, supportive style shaped by my years coaching ice hockey and teaching high school and university (in my pre-McK days). As someone who has switched careers paths a few times (teacher >> monkey scientist >> management consultant >> product manager), I can help you find your path and a career you love.

Why do I coach?

Before I was an industry professional, I was a professor, high school teacher, and youth ice hockey coach. I was fortunate to have many great coaches in my life, from my early days playing ice hockey, to my academic mentors, and finally to my sponsors at McKinsey. Through Leland, I hope to pay it forward and help many of you achieve your goals.

Work Experience

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Principal Consultant

Self-Employed

May 2025 - Present

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Principal Product Manager

McKinsey & Company

January 2022 - April 2025

Hiring Manager

I lead a team of engineers, data scientists, and product managers within our Agriculture and Natural Capital solutions as part of the Global Energy and Materials Practice. Negotiation, Strategic Thinking and +15 skills

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Senior Product Manager

McKinsey & Company

January 2020 - December 2021

Hiring Manager

People and Organizational Performance Negotiation, Strategic Thinking and +12 skills

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Senior Data Scientist

McKinsey & Company

October 2016 - December 2019

Hiring Manager

People and Organizational Performance Negotiation, Statistical Modeling and +16 skills

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Senior Data Scientist

Dotdash Meredith

April 2016 - September 2016

Negotiation, Strategic Thinking and +5 skills

National Science Foundation Logo

Research Technical Lead

National Science Foundation

January 2014 - April 2016

Strategic Thinking, Predictive Analytics and +4 skills

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Researcher

Fulbright Association

June 2010 - July 2011

Strategic Thinking, Predictive Analytics and +3 skills

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Biology Instructor

Saint Thomas More School

September 2006 - June 2007

Strategic Thinking, Presentations and +1 skill

Education

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Logo

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ph.D., Biological Anthropology

2007 - 2013

Presentations, Data Analytics and +1 skill

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Logo

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Masters, Biological Anthropology

2007 - 2011

Presentations, Data Analytics and +1 skill

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Wake Forest University

Bachelors, Anthropology

2002 - 2006

Biology Minor

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