Code for San Francisco is a Brigade (Chapter) of Code for America, a non-partisan, non-political 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2009 to address the widening gap between the public and private sectors in their effective use of technology and design.

As a consultant, I work collaboratively with clients and colleagues on cross-functional and co-located product teams to help define, de-risk and execute against a product vision. As a Pivotal Labs Product Manager, I am committed to user-centered design values, lean startup, and agile principles and practices. Client domain experience includes cloud computing services, aerospace, entertainment media, artificial intelligence, insurance, green energy and large scale energy infrastructure; modernizing tools and processes within government organizations; GDPR compliance.

Code for San Francisco is a Brigade (Chapter) of Code for America, a non-partisan, non-political 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2009 to address the widening gap between the public and private sectors in their effective use of technology and design.

Launched startup based on successful SMARTmuni pilot program for the San Francisco Metropolitan Transportation Agency. Expanded vision to other agencies, developing robust, flexible technology solutions.

Drove core Agile processes and strategies for the complete redesign of the web presence for a regional accounting firm; mediated open issues within the team and led them to resolution; provided visibility into the team's current and project work, including the impact of changes and trade-offs. Managed project feature definition and design process, coordinating closely with developers. Introduced agile work processes and non-linear workflows to the design team; managed team remotely, leading to successful launch: www.odpkf.com

Led a software development project team formed during a hackathon to create a tool aimed at SFMTA staff. The SMARTmuni product is a clean, location-aware interface that solves the data flow problems of running San Francisco’s complex transit system.

Coordinated cross-functional team to deliver prototype private invitation-only social network, accessible on a standard web browser, as well as iPhone, Blackberry and Android mobile devices. Translated business needs into functional requirements; effectively presented complex issues to senior executives; developed iterative collaboration processes with UX designers across platforms; maintained Agile project management tools, providing accurate information on project status, team velocity and backlog; modeled commitment to process improvement across the organization.

VMware acquired Pivotal Labs in January 2020.As a consultant, I work collaboratively with clients and colleagues on cross-functional and co-located product teams to help define, de-risk and execute against a product vision. As a Pivotal Labs Product Manager, I am committed to user-centered design values, lean startup, and agile principles and practices. Client domain experience includes cloud computing services, aerospace, entertainment media, artificial intelligence, insurance, green energy and large scale energy infrastructure; modernizing tools and processes within government organizations; GDPR compliance.

Judy van Soldt

Product Manager, Consultant, former Pivot