Anthony Achat

About Anthony Achat

Passionate about continuous learning and implementing processes that improve software development practices, promote strong team cohesion and maximize product value in ever-changing economic climates. My experiences have given me the opportunity to immerse myself in exciting products within the Big 4 Accounting, Healthcare, Transportation, Music Publishing and Logistics industries. I enjoy utilizing various agile methodologies, business analysis, and end-to-end software testing to create applications that not only meet business needs, but also satisfy future customer requirements.

Experience

1. Sr Technical Product Manager

   Sony Music Publishing

   Mar 2024 — Present · Nashville, TN, US

   Digital Tools & Licensing Platforms: Led the definition, prioritization, and launch of enhancements to internal and external Licensing platforms used by songwriters, creative teams, and licensing partners. Collaborated closely with engineering, design, and cross-functional stakeholders (including sync, creative, and admin teams) to translate business needs into actionable roadmaps, user stories, and agile sprints—resulting in improved metadata accuracy, faster rights clearance workflows, and increased operational efficiency for high-volume catalog management. Sync & Licensing Product Strategy: Owned product features supporting synchronization licensing (film, TV, ads, games) and creative services, streamlining discovery and placement of songs from legendary and contemporary catalogs. Partnered with licensing teams to introduce better search, recommendation, and analytics capabilities, which accelerated deal velocity and boosted revenue from high-value sync placements. Songwriter & Creator-Facing Experiences: Championed user-centric improvements to tools empowering songwriters and composers, including registration, royalty tracking, catalog administration, and creative collaboration features. Gathered requirements from global creative teams and songwriters, prioritized backlog items based on impact and feasibility, and drove iterations that enhanced creator satisfaction and retention while reducing administrative friction. Cross-Functional Alignment & Execution: Acted as the central product voice across Sony Music Publishing\'s global network, facilitating alignment between creative, legal, finance, tech, and business development teams. Ran agile ceremonies, managed stakeholder expectations, and ensured on-time delivery of features that supported broader company goals around rights maximization, catalog growth, and songwriter support.

Education

• University of South Florida

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting and Finance

  2011 — 2015