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Philadelphia, PA, USA

Daniel H.

Transformative Leadership in Product & Engineering | From Startup Vision to Scale-Up Reality

With a hands-on approach to technology, I've led engineering, product, and design teams from the initial spark of an idea to its launch, scaling, and subsequent iterations. My journey encompasses the lifecycle of product development multiple times over, from building resilient teams and launching pioneering 0→1 products to scaling both systems and personnel beyond their initial capabilities. Comfortable wearing multiple hats, I thrive at the intersection of engineering, product, and design, leveraging my skills in Ruby on Rails, Linux, and saas along with a knack for teaching and public speaking. I am your quintessential tech strategist, people motivator, and action-oriented leader.
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Daniel H.

Experience

Mar 2023 — Present
PostPilot

PostPilot

Head of Product and Engineering

PostPilot provides direct mail marketing automation solutions for e-commerce businesses, helping drive customer engagement through postcard marketing.

Mar 2023 — Present
PostPilot

PostPilot

Head of Product and Engineering

PostPilot offers a programmatic direct mail platform for Shopify and eCommerce, using postcards and Cardalogs™ to drive revenue and customer retention.

Jan 2021 — Dec 2022
Stuzo

Stuzo

VP of Product and Technology

PAR Retail (formerly Stuzo) empowers retailers with technology solutions focused on loyalty, payments, and customer engagement to drive business outcomes.

  • Successfully oversaw cross-functional teams of product managers and designers, enhancing collaboration and efficiency.
  • Launched six enterprise customers within 24 months, covering over 10,000 retail locations, showcasing the successful expansion and implementation of product solutions.
Jan 2021 — Dec 2022
Stuzo

Stuzo

VP of Product and Technology

PAR Retail provides loyalty solutions for convenience and fuel retailers, enhancing customer engagement and store spend.

  • Executive leader of Open Commerce product organization, over cloud platform spanning retail payments, mobile and loyalty engagement; lead product execution to achieve successful exit to PE.
  • 🔎 Oversaw cross-functional team of product managers and designers
  • 🔎 Launched 6x enterprise customers in <24 months at >10,000 retail locations
Jun 2020 — Jan 2021
Stuzo

Stuzo

VP of Engineering & Technology

  • Pioneered the development and launch of the Open Commerce platform for 200 retail locations, driving product scalability.
  • Established and led 5 independent platform teams, expanding engineering management capabilities.
  • Optimized technical architecture with advanced technologies like AWS, Node.JS, and Ruby on Rails to enhance system performance.
Jun 2020 — Jan 2021
Stuzo

Stuzo

VP of Engineering & Technology

  • Founding engineering “people leader” for Stuzo’s eSaaS offering; oversaw build and launch of Open Commerce platform to first 200 retail locations.
  • Grew organization from 1 to 5 independent platform teams, scaling staff to 30 with engineering manager support.
  • Implemented globally-distributed staffing, established 24x7 operational procedures and technical maintainer models.
Oct 2018 — Jun 2020
Vanguard

Vanguard

Innovation Studio, Head of Product Engineering

Vanguard is one of the world's largest investment companies, providing a range of financial services and investment options to clients globally.

  • Streamlined internal processes to reduce lead times on key capabilities from six weeks to less than 24 hours, increasing operational efficiency.
  • Led technology teams in developing innovative software and systems for modernization amid substantial legacy infrastructure.
  • Served as the primary technical point of contact for legal and business strategy teams during initial joint-venture partnership discussions.
Oct 2018 — Jun 2020
Vanguard

Vanguard

Innovation Studio, Head of Product Engineering

Vanguard is an investment company focusing on low-cost investing strategies and comprehensive financial services.

  • Oversaw technology teams across products and projects; liaised between product teams, engineering, and leadership.
  • Streamlined processes, reducing lead times from 6 weeks to less than 24 hours.
  • Managed 10 engineers with leadership over product/design leads across portfolio products.
Apr 2017 — Sep 2018

Advisor Innovation Labs

Director, Product and Technology

Advisor Innovation Labs specializes in developing innovative B2B products for the financial services industry, enhancing client experiences and business efficiency.

  • Directed cross-functional team in launching a new financial-services product, driving initial market penetration.
  • Managed product, design, and engineering teams to optimize product development and delivery processes.
Apr 2017 — Sep 2018

Advisor Innovation Labs

Director, Product and Technology

Advisor Innovation Labs develops B2B financial-service products, leading multidisciplinary teams to successful launches.

Aug 2012 — Apr 2017
Originate

Originate

Director of Engineering

Originate is a software product agency that collaborates with enterprises and startups to build custom software solutions, focusing on innovation and technology.

  • Provided leadership as a hands-on engineering leader in directing product strategies and technical solutions.
  • Managed and guided the San Francisco office as the managing director, fostering growth and innovation.
  • Played multiple roles including product manager and tech lead, enhancing diverse client engagements.
Aug 2012 — Apr 2017
Originate

Originate

Director of Engineering

Originate designs custom software products for enterprises and startups, focusing on scalability and business impact.

Oct 2010 — Jan 2012
Cyrus-XP LLC

Cyrus-XP LLC

Systems Architect and Project Manager

Cyrus-XP Inc is a health information technology company focused on improving the delivery and administration of healthcare services for vulnerable populations.

Oct 2010 — Jan 2012
Cyrus-XP LLC

Cyrus-XP LLC

Systems Architect and Project Manager

No company summary available for Cyrus-XP LLC.

Jan 2010 — Jul 2020
eduschedu

eduschedu

Founder

eduschedu offers a comprehensive academic planning and collaboration platform for K-12 schools, focusing on lesson planning, assignment management, and standards tracking.

  • Developed a user-friendly platform for seamless lesson planning and collaboration between teachers and students.
  • Facilitated integration of common-core curriculum standards into daily academic activities, enhancing compliance and tracking.
Jan 2010 — Jul 2020
eduschedu

eduschedu

Founder

eduschedu provides a curriculum planning and calendar synchronization platform for K12 schools.

Apr 2009 — May 2011
The Shipley School

The Shipley School

Technology Consultant

The Shipley School is an independent, coeducational day school in Bryn Mawr, providing education from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade, with a strong emphasis on educational excellence and moral integrity.

Apr 2009 — May 2011
The Shipley School

The Shipley School

Technology Consultant

The Shipley School is a private day school in Bryn Mawr offering education from PreK to 12th grade, focusing on academic and personal development.

Aug 2005 — Jun 2010
The Shipley School

The Shipley School

Upper School Math Teacher, Athletics Coach

  • Taught mathematics from Algebra to Graph Theory, enhancing students' analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Head coach of the Cross-Country team, leading students to achieve personal and team milestones.
Aug 2005 — Jun 2010
The Shipley School

The Shipley School

Upper School Math Teacher, Athletics Coach

  • Taught 9th through 12th grade math, covering subjects from Algebra 1 to Graph Theory.
  • Head coach of varsity Cross-Country team.