Ryan Finley

Ryan Finley is the Director of Product Management at Freckle by Renaissance, a role he has held since March 2021. He is based in the Greater Seattle Area and has a robust background in product management across various sectors, including edtech, fintech, and marketing. Prior to his current position, he served as a Senior Product Manager at Freckle from June 2020 to March 2021.

Professional Background

• Freckle by Renaissance
  • Director of Product Management (March 2021 - Present)
  • Senior Product Manager (June 2020 - March 2021)
• Previous Roles
  • FinTech Startup: Senior Product Manager (January 2019 - June 2020)
    • Led teams to develop a financial technology platform.
  • Carbon Five: Principal and Senior Product Manager (July 2017 - January 2019)
    • Managed cross-functional teams for web and mobile applications.
  • Razorfish: Senior Project Manager (September 2014 - May 2015)
    • Oversaw advertising projects and software product development.

Education and Certifications

Ryan holds several certifications, including:

• Project Management Professional (PMP)®
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB)
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

Skills and Expertise

Ryan is known for his ability to lead cross-functional teams, improve processes, and develop innovative products tailored to user needs. His experience spans managing projects from conception through execution, making him a versatile leader in product management.

Additional Information

He is also active in professional development as a Product Management Trainer with Mind the Product since October 2018, where he conducts training sessions for product managers of varying experience levels.12