Benjamin McDermott

Product Manager

United States7 yrs 7 mos experience
AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

  • Proven track record in AI product management.
  • Expert in driving multimillion-dollar revenue growth.
  • Skilled in leading cross-functional teams for product success.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused AI product leader with a strong emphasis on user experience and cross-functional collaboration.

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Skills

Core Skills

Artificial Intelligence (ai)Product LeadershipAi/ml Product Management0-to-1 Product Strategy & Road-mappingProduct StrategyProduct DevelopmentUser Experience (ux)Machine LearningProduct ManagementTechnical Product ManagementProduct LaunchBusiness AnalysisEntrepreneurshipEngineeringProject ManagementProduct InnovationResearch

Other Skills

AIAnalysisArtificial Neural NetworksBusiness StrategyC++Content StrategyCopywritingCross-functional Team LeadershipData-Driven Experimentation & A/B TestingDeep LearningDesignGenerative AIGenerative AI & Large Language Models (LLMs)Go-to-Market StrategyHuman Computer Interaction

About

Innovative Product Leader with an MS in Computer Science (Interactive AI) and an Executive MBA, specializing in leveraging LLMs and machine learning to build and scale 0-to-1 products. Proven track record of driving business outcomes—including multimillion-dollar revenue gains, top-tier enterprise retention, and sustained user growth—by orchestrating cross-functional teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments. Adept at translating complex technical capabilities into compelling product strategies and go-to-market plans, and experienced in leading end-to-end product delivery from concept through launch to consistently exceeding stakeholder expectations in global or enterprise-scale settings.

Experience

Splunk

Senior Product Manager - AI

Jul 2025Present · 8 mos

  • Building next-generation AI foundation models and capabilities to enhance digital intelligence and resilience at scale.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business StrategyDeep LearningGenerative AIProduct Leadership

Brightedge

Senior Product Manager - AI

Dec 2023Jun 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos · United States

  • ✛ Achieved strong revenue growth and user retention by leading cross-functional team (engineering, data science, design) to conceptualize, develop, and launch multiple 0-to-1 AI products (Recommendations, Ranking, and Monitoring) using LLMs, directly driving the company’s AI-first strategy.
  • ✛ Established and championed BrightEdge’s AI product roadmap by aligning executive stakeholders on vision and coordinating efforts across engineering, research, and business teams.
  • ✛ Enhanced platform retention and unlocked new business opportunities by developing ML and generative AI algorithms to integrated into the existing product portfolio.
AI/ML Product ManagementGenerative AI & Large Language Models (LLMs)Product LeadershipArtificial Intelligence (AI)AI0-to-1 Product Strategy & Road-Mapping+5

Argyle

Product Manager

Jan 2022Apr 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • ✛ Elevated user engagement and retention by designing and launching a new self-serve dashboard, streamlining user workflows and enhancing product adoption.
  • ✛ Enhanced product performance and reliability through robust and automated engineering, testing, and reporting internal tools.
  • ✛ Reduced customer success resolution time and significantly improved user experience by launching a generative AI-powered API documentation chatbot.
AI/ML Product ManagementMachine LearningGenerative AI & Large Language Models (LLMs)Product DevelopmentProduct Management0-to-1 Product Strategy & Road-Mapping+6

Tesla

Technical Product Manager Intern

Sep 2021Dec 2021 · 3 mos · Palo Alto, California, United States

  • ✛ Led a strategic product launch, coordinating logistics, marketing, and partner collaboration to drive strong market adoption and user engagement.
  • ✛ Built a product customization and pricing tool to address core business challenges, unlocking new revenue opportunities and improving operational efficiency.
  • ✛ Optimized cross-team collaboration and reduced operational bottlenecks by streamlining development cycles for Tesla’s Relay-in-a-Box initiative.
Business AnalysisGenerative AI & Large Language Models (LLMs)Software DevelopmentTechnical Product ManagementProduct LaunchProduct Management+7

Spot ai

Product Management & Product Marketing Intern

Jun 2021Aug 2021 · 2 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

  • ✛ Shipped multiple AI-driven features using agile workflows and UX best practices, significantly improving user engagement and product adoption.
  • ✛ Improved lead generation by iterating on product-market fit through rapid experimentation and data-driven marketing insights.
  • ✛ Established a feature prioritization framework grounded in user research, aligning the product roadmap with business objectives and creating a repeatable process for evaluating new ideas.
Business AnalysisAI/ML Product ManagementMarketingGenerative AI & Large Language Models (LLMs)Product LaunchArtificial Intelligence (AI)+7

Bananas

Founder, Lead Product Management and Product Marketing Consultant

Aug 2017Aug 2021 · 4 yrs · Remote

  • ✛ Led 0-to-1 product development and marketing for multiple tech clients, orchestrating launches that resulted in successful acquisitions (e.g., Feature Labs → Alteryx, Hugo.team → Calendly).
  • ✛ Elevated brand visibility by building thought leadership programs (articles, webinars, conference presentations), establishing clients as recognized industry authorities and driving user adoption.
Business AnalysisAI/ML Product ManagementMarketingEntrepreneurshipProduct Development0-to-1 Product Strategy & Road-Mapping+5

Sunrun

Solar System Design Engineer

Apr 2016Aug 2017 · 1 yr 4 mos · Denver, CO

  • ✛ Led the design of 1,500+ solar systems, leveraging data-driven improvements and process automation to streamline workflows and significantly enhance team efficiency
AnalysisProduct DevelopmentEngineeringDesignProject Management

Lilker associates

Electrical Engineer

Dec 2013Feb 2016 · 2 yrs 2 mos · New York, NY

  • ✛ Executed 50+ engineering projects from concept to delivery, orchestrating cross-functional teams and aligning stakeholders to consistently meet deadlines and exceed quality benchmarks
Team LeadershipEngineeringDesignCross-functional Team LeadershipProduct RequirementsProject Management

Old dominion university

Research Fellow (Brain Computer Interfacing and Computer Vision)

Sep 2012May 2013 · 8 mos · Norfolk, Virginia Area

  • ✛ Led a cross-functional team to design, develop, and test a biomedical mobility system, integrating robotics, brain-computer interfacing, and computer vision to drive innovative healthcare solutions
Software DevelopmentTeam LeadershipArtificial Intelligence (AI)Product InnovationCross-functional Team LeadershipHuman Computer Interaction

University of maryland

Molecular/Cellular Engineer

May 2012Aug 2012 · 3 mos · College Park, MD

  • ✛ Investigated molecular nanofactory efficacy by overseeing critical biological lab procedures, ensuring alignment with research protocols and operational best practices
EngineeringResearchProduct InnovationProject Management

Virginia commonwealth university

Process Engineer

May 2011Aug 2011 · 3 mos · Richmond, Virginia Area

  • ✛ Won a research award for designing, developing, and testing an implantable drug diffusion delivery device, advancing innovation in medical device technology
Product DevelopmentEngineeringResearchProject Management

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology

Master of Science - MS — Computer Science

Aug 2020Dec 2023

Quantic School of Business and Technology

Executive Master of Business Administration - EMBA

Old Dominion University

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) — Electrical Engineering

Udacity

AI Programming with Python Nanodegree — Artificial Intelligence

deeplearning.ai

MOOC Certificate

Stanford University

MOOC Certificate

UC San Diego

MOOC Certificate — Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects

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