Dimitry C.
5.0
(8)
Scale Your Product Career | Product Executive | Startup & "0 to 1" Expert
Studied at University of Pennsylvania
Hiring Manager at Comcast
Successful clients at
Available Monday at 5:00 PM UTC
Other times available upon request
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Dimitry's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $175/hr
Get help with Cover Letters, General Exploration, and .
Dimitry’s Product Management Qualifications
Experience level: Director of Product
10+ people coached for Product Management
Dimitry has helped clients get into these companies:
With almost two decades of experience in product management and leadership roles at top companies like Comcast, Uber, and American Express, I specialize in guiding early- and mid-career professionals to excel in their careers. As an Executive Director of Product Management at Comcast, I have successfully launched new products, managed multi-million dollar businesses, and built high-performing teams. I have done every aspect of product from strategy through GTM, from working with developers to branding. My coaching focuses on helping you become a product expert and to lead effective product teams. This will help you prepare for promotions, develop strategic thinking, and enhance your executive presence. Whether you're navigating your first leadership role or aiming to scale your impact, I'm here to provide tailored guidance and support. Let's connect and take your product management to the next level!
Dimitry can help with:
Cover Letters
General Exploration
Skill Building
Strategy & Vision
Resume Review
Frameworks
Behavioral Interview Prep
Salary Negotiation
Execution
Networking Strategy
Promotion Strategy
LinkedIn Review
Influence & Collaboration
Product Case Interview Prep
Freelancing
Work Experience
Vice President, Product
Comcast
May 2020 - Present
Hiring Manager
I lead and scale multiple connectivity products at Comcast, progressing from Director to VP with full P&L ownership. I’ve launched new products from zero to one, managed $300M+ businesses, and built high-performing product teams while navigating complex stakeholder environments. I coach emerging leaders on promotion readiness, executive presence, strategic thinking, and leading with confidence in ambiguous, high-impact roles. As a coach, I draw on this experience to help early- and mid-career professionals: - Prepare for promotion into senior manager, director, and first executive roles - Develop confidence and clarity in ambiguous, high-visibility situations - Learn how to influence without authority and manage up effectively - Shift from feature delivery to customer value, business impact, and leadership judgment - Build high performance teams, not just roadmaps, and scale their personal impact I regularly mentor managers and senior ICs navigating their first leadership roles, helping them develop product vision, executive presence, and confidence in high-stakes decision-making.
Director, Sales Operations
Team Snap
October 2018 - February 2020
Hiring Manager
As an early employee at a startup that was eventually acquired, I built systems, teams, and operating rhythms from scratch in a high-growth startup environment. I learned how to scale myself, hire effectively, and turn customer insight into product and revenue growth. As a coach, I help professionals: - Make the leap to lead a team vertical - Build repeatable processes without over-engineering - Develop commercial instincts and customer empathy - Understand how leadership behavior directly impacts retention and growth This experience resonates with startup leaders and those transitioning into scale-ups.
Manager
Archetype Solutions Group
September 2017 - October 2018
Hiring Manager
I worked directly with founders and executives to identify, validate, and launch new ventures—often in highly regulated or ambiguous spaces. This sharpened my ability to assess ideas, teams, and execution risk quickly. As a coach, I help professionals: - Think like owners, not just operators - Evaluate opportunities and career bets more strategically - Communicate value propositions clearly - Lead through uncertainty and ambiguity This perspective is especially valuable for professionals considering startups, internal ventures, or career pivots.
Operations and Logistics Manager
Uber
August 2015 - September 2017
Hiring Manager
At Uber, I led large-scale operational and growth initiatives in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment such as driver growth and retention in the Philadelphia market including vehicle financing. Piloted and launched sustainable wheelchair accessible product nationally. I learned how to lead without authority, use data to drive decisions, and manage stakeholders with competing incentives. As a coach, I help professionals: - Build influence across functions and levels - Use data to tell compelling stories and drive action - Manage up effectively - Develop resilience and confidence in demanding environments This role is a strong foundation for coaching leaders earlier in their careers.
Strategy & Business Planning Manager
Essity
September 2014 - August 2015
Hiring Manager
I focused on strategic planning, market analysis, and executive decision support for a multi-billion-dollar business. This role developed my structured thinking and ability to translate strategy into action. As a coach, I help professionals: - Strengthen strategic thinking and business acumen - Communicate insights clearly to senior leaders - Connect day-to-day work to long-term impact - Prepare for roles that require broader organizational perspective
Senior Manager
American Express
July 2008 - August 2013
Interviewer
I grew from entry level analyst to senior manager, learning how to progressively expand scope, credibility, and leadership impact. This progression gives me deep empathy for professionals navigating promotions, role ambiguity, and increasing expectations. As a coach, I help professionals: - Navigate promotions and career inflection points - Develop executive-ready communication - Build confidence and personal leadership style - Transition from “high performer” to “trusted leader” This is particularly relevant for early- to mid-career "high potential" professionals.
Education
University of Pennsylvania
BA, Economics, Philosophy, Psychology
2004 - 2008
Activities and societies: Alpha Kappa Psi, Penn Running Club
8 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
Dimitry has helped Leland clients get into The Wharton School (UPenn)
Dimitry has helped clients get into these companies: