Robert Romulus
Product Strategy & Data-Driven Engineering
As a VP at Bank of America, I drive transformative product strategies, leveraging AI and data analytics to deliver innovative, user-centric solutions. Proficient in Python, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and UX design, I blend technical expertise with strategic communication to develop and test products, optimize messaging, and validate market fit. Collaborating across teams, I craft strategies that drive resilient, impactful solutions. A blockchain enthusiast and music lover, I'm inspired by cutting-edge technologies to create meaningful user experiences.
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About Me
As a Product Leader with engineering expertise, I architect transformative solutions by leveraging TypeScript, Python, and AI technologies to tackle complex business challenges. I excel in crafting clear product roadmaps, prioritizing features based on user needs and business goals, and aligning engineering, design, and business teams to deliver cohesive, high-impact initiatives. Through data-driven communication and strategic product marketing, I refine messaging, ensure go to market success, and drive adoption of innovative products that achieve measurable outcomes and resonate with users.
Recent Experiences
VP of Product Management & Engineering
Bank of America
Drove strategy for the AI Innovation Portal, accelerating AI adoption to enhance financial product innovation. Delivered a financial risk dashboard that enabled real-time decision-making and improved operational efficiency.
Product Engineer
E*TRADE| Morgan Stanley
Optimized UX/UI, increasing customer satisfaction by 20% and reducing user friction. Translated product requirements into actionable deliverables, accelerating engineering timelines by 13%.
Senior Product Manager iOS and Android
Blue Label Labs
Delivered a 10% increase in user engagement and a 12% boost in customer satisfaction by aligning user-centric design with business objectives, showcasing measurable business impact.
AI Integration
Expertise in implementing AI solutions for enhanced UX
Clean Code
Writing maintainable, scalable, and efficient code
Innovation
Creating unique solutions to complex problems
FinTech Expertise
Comprehensive experience across traditional finance, digital banking, and emerging technologies.
Traditional Finance
Deep expertise in institutional banking systems and financial product development at Bank of America and E*TRADE Morgan Stanley.
Digital Banking
Led development of enterprise-scale financial platforms processing billions in monthly transactions.
Blockchain & DeFi
Experience with blockchain technologies and decentralized finance systems.
Security & Compliance
Expertise in financial security protocols and regulatory compliance frameworks.
Technical Proficiency
Financial APIs
Blockchain
Data & Analytics
Security
Product Impact
Quantifiable results from leading product strategy and technical innovation in financial technology.
AI Innovation Portal
Monthly Transactions
$1.6B+
Developer Efficiency
↑30%
Platform Users
200K+
Spearheaded the Workspaces product strategy, delivering a containerized app platform for enterprise-scale financial operations.
Technical Innovation
Feature Adoption
↑20%
Development Time
↓30%
Team Efficiency
↑25%
Implemented scalable design systems and optimized development workflows using modern tech stack including Python, TypeScript, and GraphQL.
Data Analytics
User Engagement
↑15%
Customer Retention
↑15%
Decision Speed
↑40%
Leveraged SQL, Google Analytics, and Tableau to drive data-informed product decisions and optimize user experiences.
Team Leadership
Team Size
15+
Projects Delivered
20+
Stakeholders
100+
Led cross-functional teams in developing and implementing innovative financial products while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Professional Journey
A timeline of my experience in product management and engineering leadership.
VP of Product Management & Engineering
2021 - Present • Bank of America
Leading product strategy and engineering initiatives for enterprise-scale financial platforms
- Spearheaded Workspaces platform processing $1.6B monthly
- Implemented scalable design system reducing onboarding by 30%
- Enhanced developer experience and team efficiency
Senior Product Manager
2019 - 2021 • E*TRADE | Morgan Stanley
Drove product engineering excellence and user experience optimization
- Optimized UX/UI increasing satisfaction by 20%
- Reduced user friction points significantly
- Accelerated engineering timelines by 13%
Senior Product Manager iOS and Android
2017 - 2019 • Blue Label Labs
Led mobile product strategy and development initiatives
- Increased user engagement by 10%
- Boosted customer satisfaction by 12%
- Aligned user-centric design with business goals
Tech Stack & Expertise
Leveraging cutting-edge technologies across development, AI, design, and business to create innovative solutions.
Development
AI & ML
Fintech
Design
Infrastructure
Databases
Project Management
Marketing
Impact & Performance
Driving measurable results through strategic product leadership and innovation
140%
Product Growth
YoY Revenue Growth
2.5M+
User Acquisition
Active Users
$500M+
Market Impact
Transaction Volume
15+
Innovation
Product Launches
Some of my Projects
A glimpse into projects that reflect my expertise in design, engineering, and innovation. These examples showcase my approach to creating impactful solutions while respecting the boundaries of what can be shared.
Innovate Together
Let's explore how we can craft tailored solutions that meet your users needs and help you achieve your business objectives.
Let's Chat
Let's connect over a cup of coffee!