Putting users at the heart of every design
About
Product Manager with 8+ years of experience leading innovative AI-driven products from concept through launch. Product managing for AI glasses targeting 2026 launching. Successfully delivered MVPs within tight timelines, including AI Glasses and the Ballie robot showcased at CES 2020 (6M+ views). Proven track record of driving significant business growth, improving market penetration, and enhancing profitability. Skilled in defining product vision, user-driven strategies, achieving executive buy-in, and delivering impactful go-to-market strategies. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and securing industry recognition (Spark Awards, Good Design)
Work Experience
May 2025 - Current
April 2019 - April 2025
June 2021 - September 2023
March 2013 - April 2019
June 2006 - February 2007
Product Manager at Mobile eXperience, Samsung
Involved AI Glasses (Android XR) industrial design strategy, delivering MVPs in a year. Driving manufacturing for Q1 2026 and ensuring successful rollout.
Product Manager, Team Manager, UX Researcher at Think Tank Team, Samsung Research America
Managed a 150+ team, saving 5% annually with 80%+ project success over four years. Led 45+ AI projects, featured at CES 2020 with 6M+ YouTube views, boosting virality by 15%. Increased proposal acceptance to 12% through GTM and usability strategies.
Product Manager, Team Manager, UX Researcher at StarLabs
Managed AI SaaS product strategy, including GTM, user journey, testing, and definition, securing client validation (Chevron, Deloitte). Featured at NRF 2024 and Fox News.
Product Manager at Samsung (After Ph.D study)
Managed Galaxy A8s design, driving 4%+ growth in 2019. Led VR/AR design strategy, creating prototypes with eye tracking, gestures, and C-level engagement.
UX Researcher at Human Centered Interaction Design Lab, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Led UX research and developed concepts for top brands like Samsung, LG, Audi, Volkswagen, and Blackberry. Introduced innovative methods like camera-based observation and self-journaling.
Driving innovation through market insights and user needs
Experienced product manager and UX specialist with a focus on design thinking,
AR/VR, and AI innovation
Product Management
- Specializing in new product development
- Identifying target market and user needs and setting the goal for development practice
- Conducting rapid market validation tests using prototypes
- Facilitating effective communication across multifunctional teams
- Delivering presentations to CEO and C-level executives for critical decision-making
Leadership & Team management
- Managing budget and team resources have increased over the years.
- Delivering the projects in time
- Experience in securing budgets and expanding human resources through the management and communication through management and communication.
User Experience Research and Design
- Defining the product concept, including core user experiences and the user journey
- Conducting user interviews and surveys to gather user needs and preferences
- Performing user testing, usability tests, and concept validation tests using prototypes
- Designing physical buttons for interaction and a screen-based graphical interaction system
Main Domains
01.
New AI Product Development
02.
Innovative AI SaaS Development
03.
Immersive Device
(AR / VR / XR)
04.
Home Robot Development
05.
Interdiciplinary team managment
Keywords
• Core Competencies:
Product Management, User Experience (UX) Research, Artificial Intelligence, Project Planning, Team Management, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Go-to-Market Strategy, Innovation
• Technical Proficiencies:
Design Thinking, Data Analysis, MVP Development, Strategic Design, Cross-functional Collaboration, Executive Presentation, Communication, Scenario Planning
• Leadership & Management:
C-level Communication, Operational Planning, Quality Control, Budgeting, Streamlining Communication across teams (R&D, Design, Marketing)