Aloha, I'm Roarke.
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Proudly contributed to companies including:
Recognized for exceptional leadership and product acumen by industry leaders:
"Roarke particularly excels in understanding customer perspectives. He has an intuitive ability to comprehend their needs, articulate these requirements effectively to stakeholders, and then channel this insight into the creation of impactful products."
- Valerio Merlini | Sr. Product Manager at Amazon | LinkedIn
"Roarke is a team player and an excellent communicator. ...I highly recommend Roarke for any product management role. His exceptional skills in collaboration, strategic thinking, and user-centered decision-making make him a valuable asset to any organization."
- Nicholas Jayanty | Advisory Design Researcher at IBM | LinkedIn
"You were always willing to go above and beyond what was expected. Your commitment was very inspiring: you pushed the boundaries and made those around you consider new and better approaches. I look forward to seeing what you do next!"- Erik Eliason | Co-Founder & CEO of Storefront | LinkedIn
"The private info feature is already our best selling feature after releasing it on Oct 29! 🎉🎊🙌 Thank you for all your help!! It was awesome tag teaming the super MVP with you 👌"
- Pete Kistler | Co-Founder of BrandYourself | LinkedIn
Product-Market Fit Focus
I believe in solving real customer problems while meeting business objectives. By continually validating product-market fit, I create solutions that truly resonate.
Empowered Teams
I foster a culture where cross-functional teams are trusted and empowered to make decisions, driving innovation and ownership.
Data-Driven Decision Making
I champion the use of qualitative and quantitative data to inform product strategy and continuously improve our offerings.
Continuous Discovery
I advocate for ongoing customer research and rapid experimentation to uncover insights and validate assumptions quickly.
Outcome Over Output
My focus is on delivering measurable business results and customer value, not just shipping features.
Strategic Product Leader
Simply put, I empower companies to create products that people love and make money.
I start by probing customer needs. Then, I work with teams of designers, engineers, and business stakeholders to build solutions that meet those needs. I use qualified data to inform my decisions and adapt quickly when the market changes.
My responsibility is to make sure everyone is working towards the same goal. I've helped companies like Amazon and Samsung, as well as startups, create products used by millions.
I'm continuously learning and exploring new ways to make better products. It is my nature to question the status quo and improve people's lives by creating successful business solutions.
When I'm not shaping products, you'll find me surfing, hiking, or volunteering to restore native Hawaiian habitats.
