Evan Kerns

Product Manager | Technical Product Manager | Software Engineer

About

Product Manager with a strong technical foundation in software engineering. Currently driving product strategy and roadmap for PDGA's digital platform, with a focus on integrating user needs and business objectives into actionable product decisions.

Experience

Product Manager September 2024 – Present
Professional Disc Golf Association
  • Develop, communicate, and manage product strategy and roadmap for PDGA's digital platform
  • Prioritize features based on user needs, market trends, and business objectives
  • Define clear, detailed product requirements
  • Facilitate communication for internal and external stakeholders
  • Integrate member, customer, stakeholder, and organizational needs into product decisions
Software Engineer December 2023 – August 2024
Professional Disc Golf Association

Developed full-stack applications supporting the organization's digital platform. Contributed to key product deliveries under tight deadlines following my startup's acquisition.

Co-Founder January 2021 – December 2023
StatMando

Co-founded StatMando, a disc golf data analytics platform that pioneered advanced statistics calculations and engagement for the sport. StatMando was acquired by the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) in December 2023.

  • Developed and launched innovative statistical calculations and metrics, defining a new disc golf market.
  • Defined product vision and identified market opportunities.
  • Full-stack development and data analytics calculations.
  • Led analytical services to Disc Golf Pro Tour as an official partner.
.NET Developer, DevOps Developer April 2018 – December 2023
Kubotek Kosmos
  • Managed software release and deployment, publishing versioned releases for customer download and consumption.
  • Monitor and improve the web store and support site.
  • Responsible for company relational databases using MSSQL.
  • Create tools to automate testing and data integrity.
  • Integration with third-party API's.

Education

BA in Computer Science
University of Colorado Boulder
Graduated 2017

Skills

Product Management

  • Product Strategy
  • Roadmap Planning
  • Stakeholder Management
  • User Research

Technical Skills

  • Full-Stack Development
  • SQL / Database Design
  • API Development
  • C#, VB.NET, PHP

Tools & Platforms

  • Git / GitHub
  • Jira, Confluence
  • Figma
  • Analytics Platforms