Ken Tra

About Ken Tra

Executive Summary:With over 20 years of experience, I am a seasoned Product Management Executive who has played a pivotal role in the growth and success of three software start-ups and a number of large enterprises. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong ability to own and drive product strategy, roadmap, and commercialization, resulting in the delivery of successful products across various industries.I have led and scaled high-performing product teams, consistently achieving outstanding results. As a strategic leader with a passion for building exceptional software products, I prioritize simplicity and elegant user experiences to address customer needs effectively. My background combines a deep understanding of engineering and technical aspects with a strong product-focused mindset.I possess a successful track record in all aspects of product management, from concept incubation to development and commercialization. I excel in rapid discovery, strategic planning and prototyping of new product ideas, leveraging my expertise in SaaS, Cloud, Mobile, Marketplace and Data domains in Agile environments & methodology.In addition to my product management prowess, I bring valuable skills in engineering, business development, strategic partnerships, and business modeling, including financial modeling across various revenue models. My ability to partner with C-level executives, founders, and boards enables me to drive rapid actions that enhance performance and facilitate growth within organizations.Throughout my career, I have established a reputation as a credible and influential leader, adept at aligning and influencing senior stakeholders. I have a strong track record of building and coaching successful teams, prioritizing people development to foster growth and excellence.As a strategic, execution-focused and pragmatic product leader, I constantly leverage my wealth of experience, strategic acumen, and leadership skills to drive organization\'s success, enable growth, and deliver outstanding products in a dynamic and competitive market.

Experience

1. Sr VP, Product Management

   Suzy

   Jan 2022 — Present · NY, US

Education

• Flight Academy (New Smyrna Beach, FL)

  FAA Certified Aircraft Pilot (Private)

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  B.S. Aerospace Engineering

Skills

• Validation
• Cloud Computing
• Product Management
• Saas
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Commercialization
• Biotechnology
• Strategy
• Product Development
• Technology Transfer
• Sdlc
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Integration
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• Business Development
• Quality Assurance
• Business Strategy
• Virtualization
• Competitive Analysis
• Start-Ups
• Team Leadership
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• User Experience
• R&D
• Security
• Enterprise Software
• Product Launch
• Technology Evaluation
• Go-to-Market Strategy