Product Manager and analytics expert with 15+ years leading data-driven products from concept to delivery, including a geospatial wildfire risk scoring platform for P&C insurers. Skilled at translating complex model outputs into clear customer workflows, product requirements, technical specs, and roadmaps engineering can ship against. Hands-on with Python, R, and SQL, plus Tableau, Power BI, and GIS tooling (ArcGIS/QGIS). I lead customer discovery, align cross-functional teams (engineering, data science, sales, leadership), and own end-to-end product lifecycle in fast-moving, resource-constrained environments.

KWONG YAU

Product Manager and analytics expert with 15+ years leading data-driven products from concept to delivery, including a geospatial wildfire risk scoring platform for P&C insurers. Skilled at translating complex model outputs into clear customer workflows, product requirements, technical specs, and roadmaps engineering can ship against. Hands-on with Python, R, and SQL, plus Tableau, Power BI, and GIS tooling (ArcGIS/QGIS). I lead customer discovery, align cross-functional teams (engineering, data science, sales, leadership), and own end-to-end product lifecycle in fast-moving, resource-constrained environments.

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Product Manager and analytics expert with 15+ years leading data-driven products from concept to delivery, including a geospatial wildfire risk scoring platform for P&C insurers. Skilled at translating complex model outputs into clear customer workflows, product requirements, technical specs, and roadmaps engineering can ship against.

Hands-on with Python, R, and SQL, plus Tableau, Power BI, and GIS tooling (ArcGIS/QGIS). I lead customer discovery, align cross-functional teams (engineering, data science, sales, leadership), and own end-to-end product lifecycle in fast-moving, resource-constrained environments.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Chinese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Director of Product and Analytics at RedZone
July 1, 2020 - Present
Own end-to-end development for a wildfire risk analytics platform serving P&C insurance carriers and reinsurers, from discovery to launch and post-release measurement. Lead rapid iteration cycles based on underwriter/risk manager feedback, improving RFP win rate (80%+) and driving 50% revenue growth. Build consensus across engineering, data science, customer success, and leadership around roadmaps and prioritization while balancing near-term delivery with long-term scalability. Define problem statements, success metrics, and deployment plans; present performance results and customer insights to executives. Translate customer needs into detailed product requirements, API specifications, and technical documentation; support onboarding and implementation; contribute to RFPs and issue resolution. Work hands-on with engineering to define scope and sprint planning; manage internal product usage tools to support billing/contract enforcement and customer success KPIs. Designed wildfire exposur
Senior Vice President, Analytics at Willis Re Inc.
October 1, 2011 - July 31, 2020
Led cross-functional analytics projects across $8M+ client portfolios, delivering analytical models to support selection and profitability optimization. Partnered with clients to translate business goals into data-driven technical solutions. Spearheaded a cloud data transformation initiative that unified legacy data sources into a centralized warehouse, enabling new analytics and BI capabilities. Designed and refined predictive models, monitored performance over time, and improved key metrics including loss ratio reductions (up to 4% profitability improvement). Identified and prioritized high-impact analytical investigations using a structured approach. Managed and mentored a global team of 9 analysts, including hiring, development, performance management, and retention.
Senior Consultant at AON Risk Services
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2011
Provided risk analytics/consulting services as a senior consultant (details not specified in the provided resume text).
Consultant (Catastrophe Analyst) at Impact Forecasting LLC
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
Worked as a catastrophe analyst supporting impact forecasting (details not specified in the provided resume text).
Senior Consultant at Deloitte & Touche LLP
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002
Provided consulting services as a senior consultant (details not specified in the provided resume text).

Education

Master of Science in Analytics at Villanova University
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science & Mathematics at Drake University
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other