Kris Davis
AI Product & Design
Design and Product Leader driving strategic innovation in AI, enterprise platforms, and 0-1 product development.
With 15+ years leading design, product management, and strategy across AI-powered solutions, enterprise SaaS, and startup environments, I build and scale multidisciplinary teams that transform complex technical challenges into market-defining products. From cybersecurity platforms to generative AI applications, I bridge executive vision with user needs—establishing design systems, product roadmaps, and go-to-market strategies that drive adoption, revenue, and competitive advantage in both established enterprises and 0-1 ventures.
Case Studies
Four highlighted case studies from my portfolio. Explore additional projects across different domains and experiences.
Transforming Security Operations
Deepwatch
Led the strategic vision and execution of a transformative security operations platform. Released flagship product in 6 months and successfully migrated 200+ enterprise customers and 400+ users.
AI-Native Business Intelligence Platform
Snowfire
Led product vision and design from concept to market, creating an AI-native business intelligence platform that transforms executive decision-making. Established go-to-market strategy and drove product development from initial funding through market launch.
AI-Driven Career Intelligence
Careerbird.ai
Founding team member leading product strategy and design for AI-driven career platform. Delivered high-fidelity prototypes and secured 30 beta customers for launch.
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More Projects
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Experience
In February 2024, I pivoted to focus exclusively on AI product development. Since then, I've partnered with multiple AI startups as a founding designer, helping transform cutting-edge technology into market-ready products. I currently have 4 AI products in market with paying customers.
Catalyst Engine
Founder
Feb 2024 — Present
Founded consultancy focused on AI-driven product development. Leading strategic partnerships with founders and engineering teams to commercialize AI technologies and bring innovative products to market.
Clients
Miles Partnership
Director of Product Design
Apr 2024 — Feb 2025
Leading digital product design organization at premier tourism marketing agency. Architected comprehensive competency framework setting clear advancement paths. Spearheaded individual growth plans and scaled career development program company-wide. Created new Journey Mapping service offering that unlocked additional revenue streams.
Fixify
Head of Product Design & Brand
Oct 2023 — Jan 2024
Led product design for next-generation IT helpdesk solutions. Architected the first user experience blending AI-powered automation with human support to deliver scalable, high-touch IT services.
Deepwatch
Sr Product Design Manager → Director of Product Design & Strategy
Nov 2020 — Oct 2023
First design hire. Led strategic vision and execution of Security Center platform from conception to market launch. Built and managed teams of Product Managers and Designers from Mid to Manager level. Implemented career paths and competency evaluation process. Released flagship security product in 6 months, successfully migrating 200+ enterprise customers and 400+ users. Established research-driven product discovery process and dual-track agile methodology.
Slalom Consulting
User Experience Manager
Apr 2019 — Nov 2020
Managed team of design consultants on various engagements at global consulting firm. Contributed to RFPs and SOWs. Built strategic client relationships and managed team of designers.
General Assembly
Product Management Instructor
Feb 2016 — Oct 2017
Developed and delivered curriculum for product management classes, teaching aspiring product managers essential skills and methodologies.
Deloitte Digital
Sr User Experience Architect
Dec 2014 — Apr 2019
Led strategic design initiatives at global consulting firm, partnering with Fortune 500 executives to drive digital transformation and business growth. Spearheaded enterprise-level transformation projects, aligning design solutions with complex business objectives. Cultivated executive relationships to shape strategic vision. Built cross-functional alignment between engineering, business, and design teams to accelerate delivery.
Education
Master's in Product Design Management
Northwestern University
Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science in Interactive Media Design
Art Institute of California
Santa Monica, CA