Matt LaFollette

Senior Software Product Manager @ Dell Technologies

About

At Dell Technologies, our team is dedicated to pioneering AI applications for both commercial and consumer markets. As a Senior Software Product Manager, my mission revolves around transforming ideas into successful products by leveraging my skills in leadership and market strategy, honed through direct involvement in evaluating and pitching high-tech startups. My role requires a balance of creativity, innovation, and practical execution, where I facilitate collaboration across cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product development cycles. With a passion for technology and business, my focus is on delivering solutions that resonate with our diverse customer base and align with Dell's vision of technological advancement.

Country

United States

City

Austin

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, PowerPoint, Research, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Social Media, Microsoft PowerPoint, Event Planning, Microsoft Office

Experience

Senior Software Product Manager

Dell Technologies

2022-7 - Present · 4 yrs 3 mos

Austin, Texas, United States

Senior Software Product Manager for commercial and consumer AI applications.

Venture Scholar

G51

2022-3 - 2022-5 · 3 mos

Austin, Texas, United States

Identified and evaluated five high-potential early-stage startups and performed due diligence on market potential, business model, and executive management team. Pitched five high-tech startups and advised a committee of investors and venture capitalists, built relationships with founders and connected them with early-stage investments opportunities.

MBA Candidate, Class of 2022

Texas McCombs School of Business

2020-7 - 2022-5 · 1 yr 11 mos

Austin, Texas, United States

Product Management Intern

Dell Technologies

2021-5 - 2021-8 · 4 mos

Austin, Texas, United States

MBA software product management summer internship at Dell Technologies within the Client Solutions Group

Portfolio Analytics Specialist - Sales

FactSet

2019-1 - 2020-7 · 1 yr 7 mos

Austin, Texas

Responsible for growth and support of client accounts totaling $10M in product across the Midwest. Built and executed on sales pipeline by delivering live demos of portfolio analytics solutions and constructing contracts for a variety of client types across the investment management industry. Collaborated with product developers and engineers to build stronger solutions by conducting client surveys and interviews.

Senior Consultant

FactSet

2017-10 - 2019-1 · 1 yr 4 mos

Austin, Texas

Strengthened relationships with key decision makers at strategic accounts to defend $8M in products through one-on-one trainings and support. Mentored and developed younger consultants by leading multiple training programs focused on improving their coding and product pitches.

Consultant

FactSet

2016-2 - 2017-10 · 1 yr 9 mos

Austin, Texas

Managed and supported over 200 clients representing $5M in product through face-to-face meetings and calls. Enhanced customer experience by constructing financial models, quantitative screens, and custom portfolio analytics solutions.

Forensic Accounting Intern

Accumyn Consulting

2015-6 - 2015-8 · 3 mos

Houston, Texas

Researched and summarized high-profile cases on oil & gas, real estate, patent infringement, and breach of contract. Verified client’s accounting procedures and replicated opposing expert’s model of lost earnings.

Product Development Intern

Inmar Intelligence

2014-5 - 2014-8 · 4 mos

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Documented user stories in Jira and created wire frame mockups for digital wallet product launch. Supported coupon product development through competitor and market research.