
James Ferry
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Break Into AI at MANGO | Worked at Microsoft Copilot and Adobe Firefly
6,790 min coached
150 followers
Studied at Brigham Young University
Worked at Microsoft
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James's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $129/hr
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James’s Break Into AI Careers Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Associate
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Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in product management at top tech companies like Adobe Firefly, Microsoft and Qualtrics, I specialize in helping individuals break into AI careers. At Microsoft, I developed an AI agent that significantly reduced SDK creation time, showcasing my expertise in leveraging AI for impactful solutions. My experience in launching new product divisions and integrating complex systems has equipped me with the skills to guide you through the intricacies of the AI industry. Whether you're looking to refine your technical skills or navigate the job market, I'm here to help you achieve your career goals. Let's connect and create a tailored plan for your success in the AI field!
James can help with:
Cover Letters
Resume
Salary Negotiation
Networking Strategy
Job Search Strategies
Interview Prep
LinkedIn Review
About James
I’ve coached hundreds of product professionals into top-tier companies like Microsoft, Meta, NVIDIA, OpenAI, and Google, helping them successfully navigate competitive hiring processes. My expertise centers on optimizing resumes for applicant tracking systems (ATS), crafting standout product design case studies, and preparing candidates to differentiate themselves in interviews. Through highly personalized, detail-oriented coaching, I provide clear, actionable feedback that clients consistently describe as the most practical and comprehensive they’ve received. Many of my clients have gone on to land roles at leading tech companies. I’m passionate about helping aspiring and experienced product managers refine their storytelling, build confidence, and strategically position themselves to secure their dream roles.
Work Experience

Product Manager
Adobe
2025 - Present
Building the future of AI at Adobe Firefly and GenStudio

Product Manager
Microsoft
2024 - 2025
- Developed AI agent reducing time to create and release SDKs for all Azure products from weeks to under a minute - Built point-and-click web app enabling non-technical users to generate and release SDKs with public-facing documentation - Created AI bot reducing Azure DevOps PR completion time by 14%, attracting interest from Microsoft’s external users - Designed agentic workflow to analyze and correct code to meet Azure SDK acceptance criteria, growing SDK production by 1.63x; built out in-depth product roadmap to include feedback-based learning loop - Architected notification system affecting all newly hired engineers resulting in 15% decrease in time to first pull request

Product Manager
Qualtrics
2023 - 2024
- Opened new product division for financial services industry, expanding market reach by 11% within one year - Instituted complex “Customer Experience Management” product integration, generating over $1 million in recurring revenue - Resolved critical data breach vulnerabilities, instrumental in securing multi-million-dollar client renewals - Practiced data-driven principles of product management with focus on moving metrics rather than shipping features

Technical Product Manager
Global Payments
May 2023 - August 2023
- Executed high-level API rollouts, including Apple Pay & Google Pay capabilities on main payment gateway - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve developer portal, reducing churn rate of partner integrators by 4% - Produced market-facing documentation communicating value proposition of API to customers increasing retention by 2.7% - Made/prioritized user stories & epics; quarterly planning output used by executives to create and restructure developer teams - Launched feedback loop to capture integration pain points, driving 3% reduction in support tickets, aligning with org’s KPIs

Product Manager
WeCare Insurance
2021 - 2023
- Organized launch of company’s SaaS insurance management product - Designed (UX/UI) website requirements and features using Figma software leading to 40-point NPS improvement - Specialized in Go-to-Market strategy by creating ideal customer profile and identifying product-market fit - Conducted market research through 20+ hours of interviews, Fake Door testing, and A/B testing - Drove 300% upsurge in B2B engagement through strategic deployment of initiatives aimed at fostering interaction Product Development, Product Design and +13 skills

Sales Consultant
SolarVault USA: Solar Power in Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming
2019 - 2020
- Sold over 500,000 dollars in solar equipment with highest closing percentage in company - Supported online advertising efforts generating weekly leads - Led and acted as primary trainer to team of numerous sales consultants, lead setters, and project managers CRM Databases, Microsoft Excel and +3 skills
James was also given offers to work at

Amazon

NVIDIA

nCino,

Microsoft

Capital One

DISH

Adobe

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

McKinsey & Company

American Express

Ameriprise Financial

Meta (Facebook)
Education

Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Product management
Grade: 3.9/4.0 GPA - Director's Dean's List (Top 5% academic performer) & Academic Scholarship - On-Campus Internship TA (Mentors teams in tech internships) - Graduating one semester early - Personal education includes job shadowing product managers and directors of product monthly Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), VBA Programming and +7 skills
James was also personally admitted to

University of Utah
52 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Value
4.9
Responsiveness
5.0
Supportiveness
5.0
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