Nicholas Parr
Product Leader × Entrepreneur
I lead data platform and FinOps strategy at enterprise scale, from Disney and ESPN to EdTech, while building real businesses across consumer, B2B, and service verticals. Specializing in ML infrastructure, cloud optimization, and data-as-a-product strategies that drive measurable ROI.
Technical Product Leadership Meets Entrepreneurial Execution
As a Senior Technical Product Manager specializing in data platforms, ML infrastructure, and FinOps, I’ve led strategy for some of the world’s largest tech companies, Disney, ESPN, Caesars Sportsbook, and Western Governors University, managing over $200M in cloud spend and building platforms that serve millions of users.
My experience spans the full spectrum: from optimizing multi-cloud environments and building ML infrastructure supporting 150K+ students, to reducing data lag from hours to minutes for real-time sports betting operations. I’ve held Director-level roles, launched 0-to-1 products, and saved organizations millions through strategic cost optimization.
But I don’t just advise on product strategy; I validate my thinking by building real businesses. This dual perspective gives me a unique advantage: I understand enterprise-scale challenges and scrappy startup execution. Whether leading data platform teams or launching new ventures, I bring the same data-driven, customer-focused approach to drive measurable impact.
Experience Highlights
Proven track record leading product strategy, driving growth, and delivering results across enterprise and high-growth environments.
Sr. Technical Product Manager – Data & ML
Leading data platform strategy serving 150K+ students across 5+ divisions. Empowering 15+ ML engineers by deploying robust ML infrastructure that decreased time-to-market for new capabilities. Implementing Collibra governance and Pantomath observability on Databricks to democratize data for 500+ EdTech staff.
Sr. Technical Product Manager – FinOps
Aligned financial and product strategy for $200M+ in cloud spend across AWS, Databricks, and Snowflake serving 600+ teams. Improved forecast precision to within 5% deviation ($10M) and achieved 95% budget adherence by delegating budgets to 70+ engineering teams. Led Hulu & Disney ESPN AWS merger consolidation.
Director of Product – Data Platforms
Saved $1.3M annually optimizing cloud credits. Reduced data lag from hours to minutes on Snowflake, enabling real-time odds updates during peak events (March Madness, Super Bowl). Led platform strategy for sports betting operations with billions of betting events, supporting fraud detection and risk management.
My Businesses
I validate product thinking by building real businesses across consumer, B2B, and service verticals. Each demonstrates different aspects of product strategy and execution.
MyCookingList
Consumer productivity tool helping busy families systematize meal planning. Positioned as workflow automation rather than recipe discovery to address underserved market segment.
Podium Auto Detailing
Premium mobile auto detailing service demonstrating operations at scale, customer service excellence, and local marketplace dynamics. Built systems for quality and efficiency.
WebDoor
B2B web services platform serving SMB clients. Demonstrates understanding of enterprise sales cycles, client success metrics, and technical product delivery at professional scale.
How I Drive Results
Cloud & FinOps Strategy
Optimize multi-cloud environments (AWS, Databricks, Snowflake) managing $200M+ in spend with data-driven cost allocation
ML Infrastructure & Data Platforms
Build scalable ML workflows and data platforms supporting AI/ML workloads for millions of users
Real-Time Data Systems
Design ETL architectures handling billions of events with sub-minute latency for mission-critical operations
0-to-1 Product Leadership
Launch new products and establish product management functions from ground up in B2B SaaS environments
Let’s Build Something Great Together
Whether you’re looking for senior technical product leadership or need help building your next product, I bring strategic thinking and proven execution to deliver results.