Blake McAmis
Digital Product Manager
I ship complex systems at startup speed by bridging tech, business, and product teams
Impact Through Innovation
Transforming complex problems into elegant solutions that drive real business value
ThePocketBoss.com
Founder & Product Lead
Single-handedly built and launched a B2B SaaS platform from concept to revenue. Executed full product lifecycle including market research, product strategy, technical architecture, development, and customer acquisition. Achieved paying customers in 6 months.
Technologies Used
Appraisal System Transformation
Senior Product Owner
Led strategic modernization of legacy appraisal systems, eliminating thousands of monthly errors and winning back lost partners through data-driven prioritization and flawless execution.
Technologies Used
Verified Approval Letter (VAL)
Senior Product Owner
Launched new pre-approval product that generated millions in additional loan volume by enabling home shoppers to get verified before finding properties.
Technologies Used
Pipeline Performance Revolution
Digital Product Manager
Rescued year-long stalled migration by scrapping failed approach and delivering NextGen pipeline in 2 months with 96.7% performance improvement.
Technologies Used
Unity - Internal Loan Platform
Senior Product Owner / DPM
Led 1.5-year development of Unity loan management system with 6 development teams, replacing legacy vendor platform and saving $100K monthly in licensing fees.
Technologies Used
Digital Portfolio Platform
Digital Product Manager
Built this portfolio platform using AI-assisted development and product thinking to create a living resume that showcases real DPM work with quantifiable impact.
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About Me
Digital Product Manager with a unique ability to rapidly master complex systems
The Journey
I'm a Digital Product Manager who thrives on complexity. My superpower? Getting up to speed on intricate systems faster than anyone else. A skill repeatedly recognized by colleagues and leaders throughout my career.
From transforming error-prone legacy systems to building entire loan platforms from scratch, I combine deep technical understanding with strategic product thinking to deliver solutions that actually work.
I don't just manage products. I dive deep into the architecture, understand the data flows, and work alongside stakeholders and engineers to ship complex systems at startup speed.
The Approach
System First Thinking
I see the entire ecosystem, not just features. This helps me identify root causes and build lasting solutions.
Data-Driven Decisions
Every decision backed by metrics. From eliminating thousands of errors to increasing conversion by 35%.
Speed Without Sacrifice
Shipping at startup speed doesn't mean cutting corners. It means understanding deeply and executing precisely.
Beyond the Work
Hey y'all! I'm Blake, 33 years old, living my best life with my incredible fiancée (soon to be wife!) and our two cats, Ace and Maverick. If you're wondering who really runs the household, it's definitely the cats.
Lately I've been obsessed with all things AI and spending as much time as possible outdoors. There's nothing better than off roading through the trails and finding that perfect spot in the woods to just disconnect and recharge. Something about being surrounded by nature just hits different.
My fiancée and I have two jet skis and we absolutely love being out on the river. We're always down to float the Ocoee River or really anything that involves water. If it's water related, we're probably interested!
Fun fact: I'm pretty serious about billiards. My team and I competed at the World Amateur Pool Tournament in Vegas and placed 55th out of over 550 teams from around the globe. Still one of my proudest moments!
When I'm not exploring trails or running tables, you'll probably find me on a cruise (Alaska is absolutely breathtaking, by the way) or deep into whatever video game has caught my attention. I'm the type who'll play anything from competitive shooters to League of Legends, Diablo 4, and Legion TD 2.
Core Competencies
Product Management
- ▸Roadmap Planning
- ▸User Research
- ▸A/B Testing
- ▸Agile/Scrum
- ▸Stakeholder Management
- ▸Data Analysis
Technical
- ▸Database Management
- ▸Cloud Infrastructure
- ▸Security & Authentication
- ▸Development Tools
- ▸System Integration
- ▸Technical Documentation
AI & Automation
- ▸Prompt Engineering
- ▸AI Tool Integration
- ▸LLM Optimization
- ▸Workflow Automation
- ▸Bug Prevention Strategies
- ▸Context Management
Leadership
- ▸Cross-functional Teams
- ▸Mentoring
- ▸Strategic Planning
- ▸Change Management
- ▸Executive Communication
- ▸Remote Team Management
What People Say
Real feedback from colleagues and leaders I've worked with
“In Q2 you continued to show why you've quickly become one of the most well-regarded Product Owners on our team. You continued your remarkable pace for learning our business areas, systems, and how they practically intersected. Taking on conditions as a capability we'd never built before, and ramping your knowledge up to a functional level in only a few weeks proved this year wasn't a fluke - it's who you are.”
Engineering Lead
Remarkable learning pace
Remarkable learning pace
“In Q2 you continued to show why you've quickly become one of the most well-regarded Product Owners o...”
Engineering Lead
Acts as ScrumMaster and dev lead
“For the majority of Q2, your dev lead partner was leading two different teams across more than half ...”
Director
Relentless pursuit of client understanding
“Blake shows he cares for our clients through his relentless pursuit of knowledge around how they use...”
Product Manager
Let's Connect
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Ready to Build Something Amazing?
Whether you need someone to transform legacy systems, build new products from scratch, or accelerate your existing roadmap, I'm ready to dive in.