John O'Brien

SVP Technical Programs at Fortell

New York, New York, United States

About

Technical product manager with extensive experience managing interfaces between engineering and business teams.

Experience

  • Fortell (On-site)
    • SVP Technical Programs
      Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

      We’re building technology that helps people reconnect with the world around them. Fortell’s AI-powered hearing aids make conversations clearer, not just louder. Join us.

    • Director of Programs
      Sep 2022 - Jan 2026 · 3 yrs 5 mos

  • Product Manager at Meta
    Apr 2021 - Aug 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos

    System Health Product Manager for a new personal electronic product focusing on battery life, thermals stability and storage.

  • Butterfly Network, Inc. (New York, United States)
    • Director Data Operations
      Jan 2020 - Apr 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Product Manager, Operations Technology
      Dec 2017 - Dec 2019 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      • Led implementation of systems and processes to sell, support and fulfill an industry-changing new portable ultrasound device • Oversaw expansion of capabilities from pre-revenue, to reservation-only sales, to public US ecommerce, to 18+ country international presence with multiple distributor/affiliate partners • Designed and managed build of ecommerce platform with B2B & B2C channels for complex hardware + SaaS product in a highly regulated sector

  • Deployment Strategist at Palantir Technologies
    Dec 2015 - Dec 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Member of 4 person team for manufacturing quality pilot at a major automotive manufacturer • Built data pipelines and front end tools culminating in successful demo to CEO and executive team • Led year long implementation of tools developed across 10+ plants, with peak team size of 16 • Success of project supported expansion of client engagement to include 3 other projects

  • Lead Front End Developer at COHEAT
    Jul 2015 - Dec 2015 · 6 mos

    • Contract role during relocation from Singapore to New York • Built touchscreen and web app user interface for smart heating startup (Python/CherryPy, JavaScript, jQuery, D3.js) • Prioritized feature development with Managing Director and UI Designer using Agile/Scrum approach • Designed and implemented administrative tools for visualization and control of heat network