Tyrian Horton

About Tyrian Horton

I build and scale the enterprise software platforms that keep the world\'s data centers running.Over 8+ years, I\'ve led product strategy and cross-functional teams for mission-critical infrastructure software and enterprise payment platforms at global scale — managing P&L-adjacent portfolios, building engineering organizations up to 16 people, and driving product decisions across NA, LATAM, APAC, and EMEA.My approach: start with the customer problem, validate with data, align stakeholders with clarity and urgency, and ship outcomes, not features.CAREER IMPACT→ $10M+ in cost savings through product-led operational improvements→ $5M/yr saved via omnichannel retail UX overhaul (20% wait time reduction)→ $1.1M OPEX freed through cross-functional alignment (Product, Engineering, UX)→ 30% faster feature delivery via rebuilt intake-to-release operating rhythm→ 50% CSAT improvement through Voice of Customer (VOC) integration→ 30% platform throughput increase via executive roadmap alignment→ 40% team velocity improvement through org design and process optimizationWHAT I DO BEST• Build 3-5 year product roadmaps that win executive buy-in and secure funding• Translate complex technical capabilities into commercial value propositions• Scale product teams and establish operating rhythms that drive results• Deliver sales enablement that positions against competitors and drives pipeline• Define AI/Cloud infrastructure strategy for the next era of data center computeDOMAIN EXPERTISEData Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) · Enterprise Payments · Enterprise SaaS · Cloud and Hybrid Cloud · IoT and Edge Computing · Digital Transformation · Go-to-Market (GTM)Currently at Vertiv directing global strategy for data center management software. Previously built and led a 16-person Product and Engineering organization at T-Mobile managing enterprise payment platforms. Pursuing IBM\'s AI Product Manager certification.I also ship iOS apps as a solo developer — 6 published apps covering the full product lifecycle from market research to monetization and analytics. It keeps me technically sharp and deeply empathetic to end-user experience.Open to connecting on product strategy, infrastructure software, or leadership.

Experience

1. Global Senior Product Manager Datacenter Management Software (Dcim)

   Vertiv

   Nov 2024 — Present · Huntsville, AL, US

   Direct global product strategy for datacenter management software suite; align Engineering, Sales, and Support across NA/LATAM/APAC/EMEA to execute roadmap and coordinate product launches.• Building executive approval for a 2026–2031 AI/Cloud product roadmap; developed ROI model, defined sequencing and KPI framework targeting Q1 sign-off.• Rebuilt the intake-to-release operating rhythm, reducing feature lead time by 30% through clearer discovery, scoping, prioritization, and acceptance criteria.• Delivered sales enablement content and training to 200+ field sales leaders and senior executives, translating technical roadmaps into customer value propositions and competitive positioning.

Education

• University of North Alabama

  Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Negotiation
• Sales Operations
• Customer Retention
• Customer Service
• Recruiting
• Marketing
• Public Speaking
• Event Planning
• Account Management
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Employee Training
• Retail
• Mobile Devices
• Management
• Team Building
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership Development
• Retail Sales
• Leadership
• Customer Experience
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Sales Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Outside Sales
• Time Management
• Telecommunications
• Critical Thinking
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Wireless Technologies
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Social Media