Sherwin Techico

Leading cross-functional product initiatives at MANTRA, a security-first Layer 1 blockchain focused on tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs) and enabling regulatory-compliant digital asset creation and trading. Key achievements: * Launched MANTRA Bridge → Facilitated the migration of ~836M tokens (~94% adoption rate, 68k tx to more than 63k unique wallets) through coordinated cross-chain dependencies, risk controls, and communications, signaling reliability and ecosystem trust * Shipped OM Dashboard in 2 days → Increased project transparency and positive community sentiment during critical communication windows * Enhanced Liquidity Pools (LP), DEX (Swap), and Staking features as solo Product team member from April onwards, orchestrating roadmap alignment with company objectives Collaborating with stakeholders across engineering, compliance, design, and operations to drive innovation and deliver impactful results that enhance financial inclusivity through RWA tokenization.

Rapid, hands-on concept-to-launch development utilizing AI/agentic tooling to architect production-grade products across FinTech, DeFi, and Web3. (Focusing on independent, open-source and portfolio development). * Search-Plus: Delivered 95%+ reliable web search (up from ~20%) and accelerated research loops by 70% by building and launching this open-source AI tooling plugin. * Daily Sip (sipr.cc): Launched a multi-modal product utilizing an automated AI pipeline to synthesize high-signal tech news into 1-minute daily briefings. * Architecture Optimization: Developed a high-efficiency backend for Daily Sip, maintaining near-zero infrastructure costs through advanced prompt engineering and streamlined model orchestration. (kumo.sherwintechico.com)

Between EQONEX and MANTRA, I worked with pre-seed to Series A founders in FinTech, Web3, and healthcare tech—helping them move from vision to launchable product. My typical engagement: embed 1–3 days/week for 2–4 months to run structured discovery, validate demand, scope a v1 that matches runway, then ship with metrics to iterate. The goal was always getting something real into users' hands, fast. Key achievements: • Designed lean validation (interviews, prototypes, funnels) for a Web3-adjacent client → scoped to tractable wedge and launched v1 within constraints • Built discovery frameworks and roadmaps for stealth-stage teams → established metrics setups for post-launch iteration • Helped founders transition from strategy to execution by setting up processes they could run independently This work sharpened my ability to operate in 0-1 environments where clarity is low, resources are tight, and speed matters.

Led optimization and maturity of Ops Tech, along with ongoing vendor management and service provider partnership growth. Key achievements: * Reduced Customer Support team interactions by ~35% through streamlined processes and automation, improving response times during periods of crypto market volatility. * Implemented automated credit/risk monitoring for institutional clients to minimize exposure during market swings and strengthen operational resilience. * Led vendor management and service provider partnership growth for the exchange’s KYC/KYB infrastructure and CS stack; negotiations delivered recurring savings and helped lower operational costs and customer acquisition cost (CAC) over time. As a Founding Product Team Member, I started as a Product Manager in an exchange team of four in its first week and was later promoted to Senior PM after successfully leading multiple product lifecycles. I built strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and coached junior team members to develop empathy and contribute meaningfully to the company’s success.

Led 0 to 1 product launch and improvements for Onboarding systems (KYC/KYB) and Customer Support/Success tech stack. Spearheaded product, design operations, and operational efficiency. Key achievements: * Built and launched the exchange’s customer onboarding system (KYC/KYB with automated checks and monitoring), later reused by multiple business units across the Group for cost-efficient scale. * Built the customer feedback tech stack and cross‑team processes (with PMO, IT, InfoSec), enabling efficient issue triage between CS, Client Success, Engineering, and product SMEs and achieving 96–99% monthly CSAT. * Helped scale the team from 3 to 30 (primarily technical staff) in under a year by facilitating agile process implementation, introducing practical operational changes, and fostering a transparent work environment. * Proposed and kickstarted a design system and DesignOps tooling, harmonizing designer–engineer collaboration and accelerating development cycles through design thinking principles. Partnered with stakeholders across Finance, Compliance, Legal, Design, Engineering, Client Success, CS, Operations, InfoSec, PMO, IT, Risk, Data, Marketing, and external vendors to execute the right initiatives at the right time. Company Profile: Nasdaq-listed (EQOS) digital assets exchange and financial services group (formerly Diginex).

1. Optimized frontend component library, resulting in an average 45% improvement in product development efficiency. 2. Successfully integrated new product features while adhering to the development schedule and complexity constraints. 3. Created and validated UX & functional requirements through demos & post-launch analytics. 4. Championed UX excellence in the product development team through internal brown bag knowledge sharing sessions. Company Profile: Y Combinator incubated and Inc. 500's Top 150 Fastest Growing Company in 2015, inDinero provides the acumen of a virtual CFO to small businesses. It has sharpened its offerings as a finance department for bookkeeping, accounting and tax trends to foster a small business' growth.

1. Coached a growth team that increased our B2B user base by 50% in a 6-month period. 2. Spearheaded product design sprints and prioritization briefings with cross-functional teams, resulting in improved efficiency launching new features/quality of life improvements for our customers, and drove business growth. 3. Mentored and developed 2 Junior Product Managers, empowering them with strong interpersonal and coaching skills to confidently lead their own expanded product teams. 4. Leveraged analytic tools to identify opportunities and assess market fit pre- and post-launch. Successfully launched: * ZipMatch Professionals—a webpage designed to introduce B2B services and encourage broker sign-ups to invigorate the homebuyer's marketplace * 360 Virtual Reality—a first in the Southeast Asian real estate market, with a catalogue consisting of over 300+ residential properties around the Philippines * ProFile Plus—a service to boost a broker's exposure, resulting in increased sales and revenue * Online Customer Relationship Manager (CRM)—to improve customer engagement and satisfaction * Online payments system—streamlining transactions and improving convenience for customers * User account verification and management—to ensure data security and privacy * Listings life cycle improvements—resulting in faster turnaround times and increased customer satisfaction * Back office UX/UI improvements—increasing efficiency and productivity for internal teams Company Profile: ZipMatch.com is a real estate marketplace that services homebuyers, real estate brokers, and developers. It is backed by lead investors such as 500 Startups, Ideaspace Foundation, Monk's Hill Ventures, IMJ Fenox, and Hatchd. We had the opportunity to use Kanban in our small engineering pod, reduced daily standups to twice-weekly sitreps, and delivered value to our B2B users weekly via product-led growth (PLG) techniques.

Consulted small and medium businesses benefiting from tailored strategies and execution plans to achieve project goals. 1. Led successful client product development projects, delivering high-impact solutions with minimal effort. 2. Boosted website performance and UX by optimizing SEO factors, streamlining user flows and lead generation forms. 3. Designed and implemented effective branding solutions for various clients, including corporate branding, websites, and other collateral materials. 4. Led UX/UI design efforts for web and mobile applications, utilizing user research to create engaging and intuitive interfaces that drove conversion and satisfaction. Clientele included: Sigma Phi Epsilon, Nelson-Rigg, Alaska Milk Corporation, CrossFit MNL, Dynamic Objx Labs, Gravit.ly, and Schawel+Coles.