I’m a product leader who thrives on thorny customer & business problems.
I inspire teams to strategize, design, and build solutions to those problems.
Studying interdisciplinary philosophy at Stanford profoundly shaped how I blend qualitative and quantitative insights into problem-solving.
My deep expertise in product development has helped technical founders find product-market fit and larger businesses deliver quickly on big bets.
I am passionate about rolling up my sleeves, scaling teams, and helping others to grow their careers and their contributions to the business.
A collaboration platform for product teams to design, prototype, and share digital apps & experiences with stakeholders and customers.
As Director of Product Management for Adobe XD, I led product strategy, roadmap, and execution for the core platform, design systems, and product-led growth.
I helped scale the team by 10X, deliver 60+ features in 1 year, and take the platform to beta and beyond – growing MAU by 10X and delivering on the company’s biggest bet.
"Cisco brings boundless energy, passion and commitment to a product team. He positively mentors product managers, builds trusted relationships with partners and creates strong connections with leadership, leveraging his wealth of product and UX experience to raise the bar on both what is delivered to customers and how teams come together to deliver it. Cisco astutely assesses every situation to understand where he can add value as a product leader to ensure a successful outcome."
—Andrew Shorten, VP, Product Management, Adobe
“I had the privilege of working closely with Cisco, and I can confidently say that he is an exceptional product leader and mentor.
His dedication to his customers is truly remarkable. He demonstrates an unwavering passion for understanding their needs and translating them into inspiring narratives that drive a clear vision and deliver effective solutions.
One of Cisco's greatest strengths lies in his commitment to helping others grow. He champions his team members, nurturing their talents and supporting their professional development.
Cisco leaves a lasting impact on both the people and products he works with. He understands that behind every product lies a team of humans, and he consistently reminds everyone around him of this fact. By infusing a human touch into his work ethic, he fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages creativity and innovation.
In addition to his people-centric approach, Cisco develops a deep understanding of the domains he operates in. He fearlessly ventures into uncharted territory, diving into the deep end of complex challenges. Working alongside Cisco has been the highlight of my career at Adobe.”
—Jonathan Pimento, Group Product Manager, Adobe
“Cisco is the best director I've ever worked with, and I mean that, big time. He has all the product skills needed to create amazing software, and incredibly powerful soft skills. I remember many customer meetings where he was able to listen, adapt, and deliver a story that was always contextual and efficient. I can't think of a better person to recommend. Cisco is simply amazing.”
—Demian Borba, Principal Product Manager Adobe & Intuit
A collaboration platform that makes personal and enterprise identity management easy with next-gen verifiable credentials.
As Head of Product, I partnered with founders and leadership to articulate a clear vision and product strategy, narrowing in on product-market fit in a fast-changing landscape.
We defined a crisp MVP, an ambitious roadmap, and KPIs that product management, design, engineering, and business development could all rally around.
"Working with Cisco is a joy. As a product leader, his ability to craft long-term product strategy, communicate it to a cross-functional team, and lead other product managers to execute against it is among the best I've seen in my career. The fact that he does this with a high emotional IQ and a great sense of humor makes him a pillar of any team he's a part of.”
—Nick Dazé, CEO & Co-founder, Heirloom
“Cisco is an amazing strategic thinker. He is incredibly adept at understanding business needs, listening to customer problems, and then synthesizing that information into a coherent product strategy. He is then able to effectively communicate that strategy from the top of the org at the executive level all the way down to the front line team members who are executing his vision. Any company in need of a strong product leader would be lucky to have him.”
—Julian Vergel de Dios, CTO & Co-founder, Heirloom
A collaboration & productivity platform that helps product teams ship faster via intelligence, insights, and automation.
As Head of Product, I led product strategy & roadmap, design, and product-led growth efforts. I spearheaded a redesign that resulted in 3X activation and 3X weekly retention.
I coached the product management & design teams in understanding customer problems, applying depth of thinking, and bringing your whole self to work.
“I was always in awe of Cisco’s positive energy and relentless passion for his work… it's impossible not to get excited with him. I've seen this spark corral teams to work together, even in the toughest of times. I will always remember working with Cisco as a time of learning. He is someone that will never be forgotten because he always remembers everyone else. I cannot recommend Cisco enough as a leader, innovator, and out-of-the-box thinker.
—Chloe McCarthy, Marketing, Tara AI
Cisco and I worked closely at a startup where we had to tackle extreme ambiguity and challenges. I saw up close what an excellent product leader he is: Cisco painted an inspiring product vision and successfully rallied the company towards that vision. Throughout that journey, Cisco expertly navigated diverse viewpoints and showcased his exceptional product craftsmanship, design sensibilities, and empathy for users and colleagues. I truly enjoyed working with him and learning from him.
—Derek Wong, former Lead Product Manager (now Google)
A collaboration platform focused on helping individuals receive equity loans on their fine art & auction-worthy property.
As VP of Product Management & Design for a fintech startup, I helped define a revolutionary new service model – and translate that vision into requirements & designs for execution.
I had P&L responsibility and all product functions including service & UX design, IA & data modeling, GTM, and operationalizing a complex set of workflows that spanned both digital transactions and physical property.
“Without Cisco’s leadership and hard work, we simply would not have launched. We had high hopes when he arrived, as he came highly recommended – and I must say that we have not been disappointed. He has a keen strategic mind, is a great facilitator and is able to create order where other people would simply throw their hands up. He is able to achieve results where others cannot.”
—Eric Kjome, former Chief Operating Officer
Microsoft executives are responsible for driving change at massive scale. Ignition Point Consulting provides those executives with the strategic support they need to drive change and growth.
As a Principal Consultant, I listened intently to customer problems and crafted strategic programs, process, and tools to address those challenges and make change happen.
“Intelligent and industrious, analytical and creative - Cisco brings it all to the table. Working with him has helped me make my clients more successful and has made me a better person.”
—John Kelliher, President
As Brand / Product Manager, I spearheaded the end-to-end customer experience for the global launch of Banana Republic fragrance and personal care.
I partnered throughout the organization to build and execute an aligned vision including product, marketing, and store experience from concept to rollout.
“I want to highly recommend Cisco for both the fantastic team member he is, as well as for the major impact he had on the Banana Republic beauty business. He was the marketing leader throughout the launch of Banana Republic fragrances worldwide and consistently delivered excellent work. He successfully managed the development and implementation of a comprehensive marketing program that was exciting for our customers & our teams and integrated into the overall brand experience. To achieve this, he led a large cross-functional marketing team with an entrepreneurial mindset, showed outstanding passion for growth, and built solid partnerships to consistently deliver high quality work. His efforts were critical in generating a 105% regular retail comp in personal care year over year and set the foundation for long-term category growth. He was rated ‘Above Target,’ which is awarded to less then 10% of Gap Inc. He is an incredible asset to any team.”
—Laure De Metz, GM, Banana Republic
“Cisco is a brilliant and tenacious marketer with impeccable attention to detail and tireless enthusiasm. To say he has the ability to juggle multiple projects is a great understatement - his role at Banana Republic required him to be Merchant, Designer, Inventory Planner, Marketer and Strategic Visionary all at once. His programs were incredibly complex and yet flawlessly executed. I would happily welcome the opportunity to work with Cisco on any future project.”
—Aimee Berger, Sr. Director of Marketing
A natural skincare company specializing in therapeutic and beauty products for over 50 years.
As VP of Product Management & Marketing, I oversaw the product management & development functions from idea to trade & retail launch.
I managed a portfolio of over 60 products, including packaging and trade marketing – as well as spearheading our ecommerce and direct-to-consumer marketing efforts.
“Cisco was an essential part of the Shikai team. His marketing insights and strategic analysis were invaluable. Because of his work here, we've regained our position as a market leader. Cisco has outstanding abilities in managing complex projects and manages people well. He can identify strengths and use people to their highest potential. I specifically remember our CEO saying that he had complete confidence in Cisco's ability to "know it when he sees it," regarding marketing concepts and creative directions - and bear in mind that he didn't feel this way about anyone else in the company.
—Jason Sepp, President, Shikai
“I can't say enough great things about Cisco. He has an incredible work ethic and is able to balance a lot with grace and ease. In addition to his focus on details, he is a great top line, broad, strategic thinker. His marketing and product management skills are on point. And, he always stays positive, with a "can do" attitude. Bottom line, he is just plain FUN to work with and great to partner with.
—Pam Steckroat, former CEO, Shikai Products
“Cisco is an incredible teacher. He taught me so much about packaging, product lifecycle, launch, and how to analyze a product’s health. Strategy comes naturally to him and he is an incredible creative force. I learned so much from Cisco, I could literally write all day! He is trustworthy, honest, thoughtful, smart, creative, and strategic. I loved working with him, miss him all the time, and highly recommend him.”
—Adrienne Smith, Marketing Manager, Shikai Products