As a veteran and former Naval Officer with 11 years experience serving in our Armed Forces, I was involved in influencing U.S. Senators, U.S. Senate staff, the Secretary of the Navy and Chief of Naval Operations to meet their legislative priorities and goals. I view the "Product Manager" as an owner and leadership position in any software company. Learning how to effectively communicate and influence stakeholders whether verbal or through your writing is essential to becoming a 0 to 1 Product Manager. I have experience in developing and implementing product led growth (PLG) strategies for 3 start ups, establishing processes, systems, and operational best practices at the very beginning of those ventures as the product lead. I can help you attain the high-level of empathy needed to understand your users and customers as well as coach you through the various ways of documenting design and technical specifications that serve your R&D teams. While I don't have a decade of "in-the-seat" product management management experience, I make up for that with my insatiable drive for growth, passionate entrepreneurial spirit, and owning my professional development as a product manager.