Daniel Baudino

Daniel is a user-centric, remote-first product leader with over 20 years of experience in B2B and Developer Platform industries. He excels at transforming complex ideas into simple, impactful solutions. With a background at Akamai, Citrix, and ARM, Daniel specializes in AI, cyber-security and IoT innovations, always merging cutting-edge technology with market needs. Experienced in both corporate and start-up environments, he brings a hands-on, results-driven approach to every challenge.

Here’s a TL;DR summary of my career:

  • Product Management: Led product strategy, roadmap, and delivery for IoT, mobile apps, and cybersecurity. Focused on customer-centric solutions.
  • Leadership: Managed global cross-functional teams, cultivated C-level relationships, and drove Agile transformation.
  • Technical Expertise: Specialized in AI/ML integration and SDK mobile integration for software security.
  • Quality: Improved quality and detection accuracy in cybersecurity solutions.
  • Developer Relations: Fostered strong relationships with developers and partners.
  • Innovation: Secured multiple patents.

There’s a bunch more detail below, but you can also view a summary on LinkedIn. 

Finite State: Senior Product Manager (2024)

  • Secured connected devices and embedded systems, including IoT devices, medical equipment, and industrial control systems.
  • Led SBOM Binary Analysis, Software Composition Analysis (SCA), and Static Application Security Testing (SAST) engine development to fortify software supply chain security.
  • Defined and prioritized feature requirements for automotive (AUTOSAR) and medical devices, achieving a 5x improvement in detection accuracy.
  • Developed a method to measure SBOM accuracy by reducing false negatives and false positives, minimizing vulnerabilities with focused analysis.Bullet Points

Akamai: Senior Product Manager (2022-2023)

  • Improved false negative and false positive detection and reporting for Akamai Bot Manager (BMP).
  • Enhanced user experience and accuracy detection by streamlining interfaces and integrating AI/ML-driven reporting.
  • Broadened market access by simplifying platform usability, deploying new services, and planning the FY2025 launch.
  • Incorporated advanced AI for rapid mitigation of bot attacks.

Figure 1 shows the external version of the detection and reporting anomalies (False Positives and False Negatives) tool. The example provided is for a Mobile/Web Traffic Timeline, showcasing an endpoint that displays mitigated traffic, as well as the success and failure of non-mitigated traffic, reported by the origin and filtered by the Client TLS Fingerprint.

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Figure 2 shows a sample of an Alert History that allows customers to view anomalies from the past 30 days, including both False Negative and False Positive.

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Figure 3 below shows a sample of alert reporting configuration.

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Citrix: Senior Product Manager (2019-2022)

Introduction

Here are some blog posts I wrote for some of our bigger releases:

Figure 4 shows “The new Citrix Secure Hub for iOS app store experience.”

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Here are a few product demonstration videos:

App Store experience for Secure Hub

Enroll macOS devices with Citrix Endpoint Management

Arm: Product Marketing Manager (2017-2018)

  • Led product roadmap, strategy, and delivery for IoT Personal Area Network products, driving global adoption across industries like healthcare, automotive, and smart cities.
  • Successfully launched the world’s first open-source, secured Bluetooth Low Energy SW stack, and pioneered Agile transformation with standardized processes and KPIs.

Figure 5 and Figure 6 shows examples of the product roadmap Cordio Bluetooth 5 and/or 802.15.4

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Flomio: Director of Product Manager and User Experience (2015-2017)

  • Developed user experience products leveraging RFID and Bluetooth Low Energy for retail, fintech, and entertainment applications, bridging physical and digital ecosystems.
  • Reengineered the product roadmap, including SDKs, SaaS licenses, AWS IoT cloud services, and data analytics.
  • Delivered NFC-enabled digital passes for Apple and Google wallets and pioneered Tap-Pay-&-Go EMV solutions for contactless payments.

Figure 7 shows the first prototype of the EASyPOS (an item level point of sale) developed by Flomio, together with Visa and Tyco for the Brazil 2016 Olympics game.

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Demo of EASyPOS (Item level PoS)

BlackBerry: Director of Product Manager and User Experience (2009-2015)

  • Managed portfolio strategy and product positioning for mobile applications, VAS, and handheld devices across 15+ Latin American and Caribbean markets, driving product launches and market opportunities.
  • Built strategic partnerships with major carriers, including América Móvil and Telefónica, while fostering relationships with C-level executives and government officials.
  • Delivered carrier-specific mobile apps and launched BlackBerry push-to-talk with QCHAT technology, boosting engagement and enabling e-commerce solutions for service upselling.

Motorola: Principal SW Engineer – Mobile (2000-2008)

Introduction

  • Defined, prototyped, and launched innovative mobile apps, leading a cross-functional team of 25+ across India, China, and the U.S., and recognized as a “Motorola Innovation Leader.”
  • Designed disruptive UI/UX for apps, including social networking and video sharing, and developed the first iDEN “talking phone” for the visually impaired.
  • Collaborated with global research teams to conceptualize multimodal and contextual user interfaces, enhancing functionality and ergonomics.

Noteworthy Skills

Industry Knowledge
Automotive (AUTOSAR, etc.), IoT, Cyber Security, Mobile, Proximity ID (RFID, NFC), Bluetooth Low Energy and 802.15.4

Product Management
Communication, Critical Thinking, Innovation, User Research, Voice of the Customer, UX Design, Product Road Mapping, Project Management, Product Development, Product Strategy, Data Analysis, Prioritization, Roadmapping, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, MVP, Design Thinking,
Strategic Vision.

Agile Methodologies
Scrum Product Owner Certified, SAFE Product Manager Certified.

Tools & Technologies

MySQL, Python, Git, JSON, RESTful API, JIRA, Confluence, Miro, Trello, Microsoft Zendesk, Slack, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Figma.

Patents Granted

Let’s Connect

I am always open to connecting with people in tech, learning more about product management and UX, and discussing navigating this rewarding career path.

Technologist | Senior Product Manager Product Strategy |  Cyber-Security | Mobile

xAkamai, xArm, xBlackberry, xMotorola | Lead Product Manager