Vincent Guytan

Lead design and development of software powering digital technologies (signage and kiosks) for consumers in our high end Starbucks stores globally, and focused on building customer destinations and long lasting experiences including loyalty advancement. Product ownership includes prototyping innovative, digital experience concepts to drive consumer engagement and personalization, improve loyalty, and deliver an in-store digital environment that is both exciting and informative.

Xenocratic is a startup focused on creating innovative experiences in E-Commerce (retail, omni-channel, restaurant) for mobile devices, in-store digital signage / kiosks and wearables. I led Product and UX in the development of new mobile and in-store digital experiences. As one of the founding employees, I have assisted in growing Xenocratic from just an idea and rough drawings on paper to a funded company with happy customers.

Responsible for one of the most visited consumer websites globally, MSN, with more than 500 million users and over $1 billion in revenue. Manage a team developing new initiatives in social and homepage evolution including the ideation, requirements, user flow, site experimentation (a/b testing) and feature development of the highly trafficked homepage and network channels (news, entertainment, sports, money, autos, local, social). Focused on innovative consumer experiences and user experiences.

Led product management team and owned global product strategy including roadmap, strategy, requirements as well as P&L accountability of a multi-million dollar business digital movie delivery service (mobile video, digital advertising, social media, cloud services, online storefronts, SaaS) used by media companies, cable and mobile operators. Launched MetroPCS MetroSTUDIO and Verizon VCast mobile video apps during my tenure. App dev and user experience design included iOS, Android and feature phones.

International business, International marketing, management, technology Sigma Iota Epsilon honors fraternity

International marketing and management; Soviet studies and Russian language