Hi, I'm Jay Johnson.
Product Manager.
I’m a Senior Technical Product Manager with over 15 years of experience bridging the gap between messy business problems and elegant engineering solutions. From 0-to-1 innovation to scaling global social platforms, I build products that people love to use.
PM's Assistant of the Year
person About Me
The Professional
I specialize in technical product management and platform strategy. My career has taken me from optimizing massive social video communities (Paltalk, Camfrog) to architecting next-gen AI learning platforms (TechSmart). I don't just write tickets; I prototype, test my own APIs, and speak fluent "Engineer." Whether it’s transforming legacy systems or navigating complex regulatory landscapes, I focus on driving retention, revenue, and clarity.
The Personal
When I’m not shipping code or defining roadmaps, I live in Seattle, WA. I’m an active Sound Designer and Audio Engineer for local musical theatre productions (ask me about mixing Anything Goes in space). I also serve as the dedicated staff to a cat named Iris who actually runs this whole operation!
The Status
I am currently open to new opportunities where I can get my hands dirty and lead impactful teams.