Cameron Afzal

San Francisco, CA 419-450-9726 cameron.afzal@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/camafzal/

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Product Manager, Optimatics, Chicago, IL then San Francisco, CA July 2019 to Present
Optimizer is a decision support software platform powered by artificial intelligence that helps utilities plan
networks using multi-objective optimization to manage costs, risk, and performance.
● Launched Aperture, a cloud-based product that facilitates strategic insights by leveraging data from
Optimizer. Defined vision and aligned stakeholders. Oversaw Agile software development from
conception to release.
● Aperture reduces complexity and improves transparency for executives to make defensible business
decisions and provides engineers more analytical power with decision intelligence tools.
● Achieved a 50% increase in monthly active users across the platform. Aperture, adopted by 51% of
active customers, generates new revenue streams and serves a key role in the sales process.
● Collaborated with Development, Sales, and Support teams contributing to a 28% increase in recurrent
revenue. Spearheaded strategy to scale the Optimizer platform via the product roadmap, prioritizing
development themes given business value.
● Led a four-person team producing Aperture dashboards for customers using data visualization and
statistical methods. Designed innovative user interfaces.
● Engaged with existing and prospective customers. Clearly explained complex concepts in
presentations, videos, and written content. Presented products on trips with the executive team.
Product Engineer, Optimatics, Chicago, IL January 2019 to July 2019
● Learned the core software. Identified opportunities to improve user experience and engagement.
● Supported projects using Optimizer in a customer-facing role. Conducted five product training
sessions and optimization workshops. Facilitated business development.
● Developed Optimizer tools in JavaScript.
● Prototyped mapping and machine learning toolkits in Python.
Research Assistant, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY May 2018 to September 2018
● Programmed watershed models, calibrated with MCMC algorithms, and analyzed data in GIS and R.
Peace Corps Volunteer, U.S. Peace Corps, Paraguay September 2013 to December 2015
● Managed environmental projects and educational campaigns, including a development grant.
● Organized community groups to build a school library and gardens.
● Led national literacy projects as President of Library Committee.

KEY SKILLS
Product & Business Strategy • Data Science • Decision Analysis • Creative Ideation
Cross-Functional Management • Written Communication • Storytelling & Presentations
Fluent in English and Spanish. Proficient in Python (Pandas, Plotly, Scikit-learn, Numpy, Keras) and SQL.

EDUCATION
Cornell University, College of Engineering, Ithaca, NY 2016 to 2018
Master of Engineering in Environmental Systems
Selected Coursework:
Machine Learning for Intelligent Systems • Decision Analysis • Computational Optimization
University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA 2009 to 2013
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy