Richard A.-Senior Product Manager
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Experience
Senior Product Manager
Varda AG
- Established early product practices and delivery processes for the newly formed AgTech venture
- Led the design and launch of SoilHive, a global open soil data platform serving governments and research partners
- Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, agronomy, and data science
- Contributed to securing $10M+ in grants from Norwegian, World Bank, and EU programs
Freelance Product Manager
Toptal
- Delivered end-to-end product management for enterprise clients, including JTI International and Yara International
- Led global cross-functional teams through discovery, MVP development, and feature optimization
- Helped startups transition from prototype to product-market fit, implementing AI-based validation frameworks
Managing Consultant
CyberChisel
- Introduced Agile and Scrum methodologies, reducing delivery deficits by 80%
- Improved client alignment and operational efficiency during the company turnaround phase
Entrepreneurship Consultant
Injaz Lebanon (UNICEF Program)
- Coached 50+ youth startups from concept to launch through training and mentorship
- Delivered workshops on business model validation and pitch development
Founder & Product Manager
Purple Brains
- Founded and grew a venture studio supporting startups and enterprises across 15+ industries
- Delivered 50+ projects across healthtech, agritech, fintech, legaltech, e-commerce, and SaaS
- Built in-house products, including Mia (AI personal relations manager), Fetch My Ride (valet POS), and DOCISS EMR (health management system)
- Introduced structured discovery and validation frameworks used by clients to accelerate market fit
Partner & MENA Sales Manager
Contracom International
- Expanded BMS product line across MENA and South Africa through new channel partnerships
- Oversaw regional marketing and reseller network programs, assigning and training partners in the MENA region
Information Systems Manager
Benta SAL (BPI)
- Implemented CRM, HRMS, and GPS systems for pharma operations, enhancing sales productivity
- Integrated digital tools with ERP infrastructure to improve field data visibility
Intern
Contracom Internations
- Worked on telemetry reporting system
Operations Manager
Park Tower Suites
Insurance Agent
Alico
Industry experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Healthcare, Professional Services, Agriculture, and Tourism.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Product Development, Strategy, Sales, Information Technology, Operations, and Research and Development.
Summary
Product executive and fractional CPO with 15+ years of international experience building and scaling SaaS, AI, and data-driven platforms. Founder of Purple Brains, a product strategy studio that helps startups validate, build, and grow products users love. Expert in AI-enabled workflows, product-led growth, and cross-functional leadership for high-growth companies from idea to scale.
- Built and scaled four digital products: one exit, one profitable SaaS platform still operating, and one active growth venture.
- Supported over 50 products across 15 different industries, improving delivery speed and market fit for startups and corporates.
- Led AgTech platform from concept to global launch, helping secure $10M+ in public grants from World Bank and EU programs.
- Ranked Top 10 % on Toptal, delivering 6,000+ billable hours for clients.
- Guided founders to secure $1M+ in early funding through structured product validation and go-to-market advisory.
Skills
Product Strategy
Ai/Llm Automation & Integration
Mvp Design
Ux Research
Agile/Scrum
Lean Methodology
Roadmapping
Growth Experiments
Jira
Notion
Figma
Low-Code/No-Code Tools
Ai Tools
Google Workspace
Languages
Education
University of Wales
MBA · Management consultancy · United Kingdom · Discontinued
American University of Science and Technology (AUST)
BS · Management Information Systems (MIS) · Beirut, Lebanon
Certifications & licenses
AI for Product Management
Conversational Design
Data Science Foundations
Design Thinking for Business Innovation
Google Ads & SEO Fundamentals
Product Management for AI & Big data platforms
Wharton Entrepreneurship Specialization
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Profile
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Richard is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and prefers 100% remote projects.
Richard speaks the following languages: Arabic (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate).
Richard has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Richard has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months. Note that Richard may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Richard would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Product Manager, Freelance Product Manager, Managing Consultant.
Richard's most recent position is Senior Product Manager at Varda AG.
In recent years, Richard has worked for Varda AG, Toptal, and Purple Brains.
Richard is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Healthcare. Richard also has some experience in Professional Services, Agriculture, and Tourism.
Richard is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Strategy, and Sales. Richard also has some experience in Information Technology, Operations, and Research and Development.
Richard has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Healthcare.
Richard has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Strategy, and Information Technology.
Richard holds a Master in Management consultancy from University of Wales and a Bachelor in Management Information Systems (MIS) from American University of Science and Technology (AUST).
Richard has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: AI for Product Management, Conversational Design, and Data Science Foundations.
The availability of Richard needs to be confirmed.
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