Product Manager

    Hi, I'm Debo.

    I like to turn ideas into reality.

    Debo Dam - Software Engineer

    / about me

    Building things that matter.

    Currently, I am in my fourth year of Software Engineering at the University of Calgary, driven by a passion for building products that create real impact. I thrive at the intersection of technology, strategy, and leadership, turning complex problems into clear product visions and scalable solutions.

    With a strong foundation in engineering and entrepreneurship, I bring analytical rigor, structured thinking, and confident communication to every team I lead. I am especially excited by product management and consulting, where bold ideas, sharp execution, and strategic insight come together to shape meaningful outcomes!

    Areas I focus on:

    Product Strategy & LaunchGrowth & MonetizationStrategic Decision-MakingCustomer-Centric DesignOperational ScaleData-Driven Execution
    Debo Dam

    / experience

    Where I've worked.

    Product Manager & Co-Founder @ Vivordo

    MAY 2025 - PRESENT
    • Led an 8-member cross-functional team through the full product lifecycle to build a stress analytics and precision wellness platform, overseeing discovery, MVP scoping, architecture planning, and prototype execution.
    • Led market research with 100+ survey responses and 1:1 interviews; translated insights into user personas, prioritized roadmap, and refined value proposition for AI-driven stress insights.
    • Directed product architecture integrating Apple HealthKit with Flutter and Firebase; launched initial prototype leveraging Gemini LLM for personalized recommendations and refined prompt architecture through iterative testing to improve recommendation relevance and reduce repetitive outputs based on structured user feedback.

    Software Developer Intern @ Arcurve

    MAY 2025 - DEC 2025
    • Owned product definition and delivery for a financial health scoring feature, translating business objectives into structured requirements and improving forecasting accuracy by 20% through newly developed scoring framework.
    • Led a major product rebuild by defining backlog tickets, prioritizing scope against KPIs, and driving end-to-end execution to deliver a production-ready release aligned with business objectives.
    • Conducted targeted testing on an emailing component of the product, eliminating spam-sending defects and improving render speed by 60 ms through streamlined workflows and stronger guardrails.
    • Refactored legacy codebase to incorporate a modular filtering system, improving maintainability by standardizing UI patterns and enabling faster feature delivery through reusable components.

    / leadership & product experience

    Where I've led.

    Product Manager @ TechStart

    SEP 2024 - MAY 2025

    • Led a 9-member cross-functional team to develop a 2D story-based sustainability platformer using Unity and C#, owning product vision, sprint planning, and feature prioritization across multiple Agile sprints.
    • Conducted competitive and user research to validate engagement mechanics and educational value; translated findings into structured product requirements, gameplay workflows, and iterative backlog refinement.
    • Managed end-to-end Agile execution using Jira, defining user stories, acceptance criteria, and workflows; improved sprint velocity and team productivity by 30% through structured task allocation and retrospectives.
    • Delivered final product at the TechStart Final Showcase, earning the Best Design Award for user experience, gameplay cohesion, and thematic integration.

    / projects

    Things I've built & advised on.

    Gamified Digital Focus Companion

    Reduced unintentional screen time through gamification.

    NYU Product Management Case Competition 2025

    Orphan Wells to Geothermal Assets

    Converted orphan wells into profitable geothermal infrastructure.

    Schulich Engineering Competition 2025

    Resilient Sewer Infrastructure Retrofit Plan

    Engineered resilient retrofit for critical urban sewer.

    Western Engineering Competition 2025

    Scalable Modular Housing Strategy

    Designed scalable modular housing for affordability.

    1st Place Schulich Engineering Competition 2024

    SAFE Indigenous Water Strategy

    Delivered sustainable clean water for remote communities.

    3rd Place Western Engineering Competition 2024

    Autonomous Flood Mitigation Strategy

    Designed tech-enabled flood resilience framework.

    1st Place Schulich Engineering Competition 2023

    Sustainable PVC Healthcare Manufacturing Plan

    Optimized sustainable PVC healthcare manufacturing operations.

    Canadian Engineering Competition 2023

    Adaptive Outdoor Mobility Platform

    Made outdoor terrain accessible to wheelchair users.

    2nd Place Western Engineering Competition 2023

    OILS Operational Optimization Strategy

    Reduced costs through data-driven oil operations.

    1st Place Schulich Engineering Competition 2022

    / contact

    Get In Touch

    Feel free to send me an email! I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of something great.

    debojeetdam.business@gmail.com