C Todd Lombardo is a data nerd, design geek, and product fanatic with a remarkable background in the field of product management and user experience design. With a focus on building and mentoring teams, he has led successful projects for notable clients such as TripAdvisor, LogMeIn, Spotify, New York Times, BBVA, FedEx, Lowes, and Genentech. Currently, Lombardo serves as the VP of Product at Appcues, a product-led company that assists product teams in converting, retaining, and delighting their users. In addition to his role at Appcues, he shares his expertise as an adjunct faculty member at both Madrid's IE Business School and Baltimore's Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), where he teaches graduate-level courses in design, innovation, and data visualization.

Lombardo's impressive educational background includes a Master's Degree from The Maryland Institute College of Art, an MBA from IE Business School, and additional studies at General Assembly, Wharton School-University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Connecticut. He is also the author of several books, including "Design Sprint" (2015), "Product Roadmaps Relaunched" (2017), and "Product Research Rules" (2020), all published by O'Reilly Media.

Throughout his career, Lombardo has held various leadership positions, including VP of Product & Design at Openly, VP of Product/UX at MachineMetrics, Interim VP of Product & UX at Doorbell Communities, Cofounder and VP of User Experience at Vempathy, and Chief Design Strategist at Fresh Tilled Soil. He has also served as the Principal Innovation Catalyst & Innovation Architect at Constant Contact-Innovation Loft, a Senior Visual Consultant at XPLANE, and a Marketing and Senior Product Manager at companies like Agencourt Bioscience, US Genomics, MJ Research, and PerkinElmer Life Sciences.

Known for his expertise in product strategy, design thinking, user experience, and data-driven decision-making, Lombardo has a strong passion for helping teams and individuals achieve their full potential. He has been involved in organizations like Techstars as a mentor and has also founded ProductCamp Boston, further establishing himself as a thought leader in the field.