Put People First. Not Features.
I help teams stuck in feature churn, buried in data, or lost in AI hype find clarity, focus on customers, and ship with speed.
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Don took what started as a fuzzy scope and turned it into decisions we could actually stand behind — a roadmap we could execute.

Laura Taylor
ARInsights
Don took what started as a fuzzy scope and turned it into decisions we could actually stand behind — a roadmap we could execute.

Laura Taylor
ARInsights
Don took what started as a fuzzy scope and turned it into decisions we could actually stand behind — a roadmap we could execute.

Laura Taylor
ARInsights
What I Do
What I Do
I turn messy scope into clear roadmaps, align teams around what matters, and ship real products fast.
What I Do
What I Do
I turn messy scope into clear roadmaps, align teams around what matters, and ship real products fast.
What I Do
What I Do
I turn messy scope into clear roadmaps, align teams around what matters, and ship real products fast.
Don’t let scope slow you down.
Don’t let scope slow you down. Get a Get a clear path forward today.
Don’t let scope slow you down.
Don’t let scope slow you down. Get a Get a clear path forward today.
Don’t let scope slow you down.
Don’t let scope slow you down. Get a Get a clear path forward today.
Testimonials
What’s it like to work together?
Clients say I bring clarity, traction, and direction when it matters most.
20K+ images, 94% matched automatically — Don saved us weeks of work.
Mike Gary
Artlifting
Don took what started as a fuzzy scope and turned it into decisions we could actually stand behind — a roadmap we could execute.
Laura Taylor
ARInsights
Don’s AI solution helped us tackle 90K+ images, using leading wildlife identification platforms to cut review time and get caught up for the first time ever — likely saving us weeks of work.
Alex Meinders
National Audubon Society
20K+ images, 94% matched automatically — Don saved us weeks of work.
Mike Gary
Artlifting
Don took what started as a fuzzy scope and turned it into decisions we could actually stand behind — a roadmap we could execute.
Laura Taylor
ARInsights
Don’s AI solution helped us tackle 90K+ images, using leading wildlife identification platforms to cut review time and get caught up for the first time ever — likely saving us weeks of work.
Alex Meinders
National Audubon Society
20K+ images, 94% matched automatically — Don saved us weeks of work.
Mike Gary
Artlifting
Don took what started as a fuzzy scope and turned it into decisions we could actually stand behind — a roadmap we could execute.
Laura Taylor
ARInsights
Don’s AI solution helped us tackle 90K+ images, using leading wildlife identification platforms to cut review time and get caught up for the first time ever — likely saving us weeks of work.
Alex Meinders
National Audubon Society
20K+ images, 94% matched automatically — Don saved us weeks of work.
Mike Gary
Artlifting
Don took what started as a fuzzy scope and turned it into decisions we could actually stand behind — a roadmap we could execute.
Laura Taylor
ARInsights
Don’s AI solution helped us tackle 90K+ images, using leading wildlife identification platforms to cut review time and get caught up for the first time ever — likely saving us weeks of work.
Alex Meinders
National Audubon Society
Testimonials
What’s it like to work together?
Clients say I bring clarity, traction, and direction when it matters most.
20K+ images, 94% matched automatically — Don saved us weeks of work.
Mike Gary
Artlifting
Don took what started as a fuzzy scope and turned it into decisions we could actually stand behind — a roadmap we could execute.
Laura Taylor
ARInsights
Don’s AI solution helped us tackle 90K+ images, using leading wildlife identification platforms to cut review time and get caught up for the first time ever — likely saving us weeks of work.
Alex Meinders
National Audubon Society
20K+ images, 94% matched automatically — Don saved us weeks of work.
Mike Gary
Artlifting
Don took what started as a fuzzy scope and turned it into decisions we could actually stand behind — a roadmap we could execute.
Laura Taylor
ARInsights
Don’s AI solution helped us tackle 90K+ images, using leading wildlife identification platforms to cut review time and get caught up for the first time ever — likely saving us weeks of work.
Alex Meinders
National Audubon Society
20K+ images, 94% matched automatically — Don saved us weeks of work.
Mike Gary
Artlifting
Don took what started as a fuzzy scope and turned it into decisions we could actually stand behind — a roadmap we could execute.
Laura Taylor
ARInsights
Don’s AI solution helped us tackle 90K+ images, using leading wildlife identification platforms to cut review time and get caught up for the first time ever — likely saving us weeks of work.
Alex Meinders
National Audubon Society
20K+ images, 94% matched automatically — Don saved us weeks of work.
Mike Gary
Artlifting
Don took what started as a fuzzy scope and turned it into decisions we could actually stand behind — a roadmap we could execute.
Laura Taylor
ARInsights
Don’s AI solution helped us tackle 90K+ images, using leading wildlife identification platforms to cut review time and get caught up for the first time ever — likely saving us weeks of work.
Alex Meinders
National Audubon Society
Testimonials
What’s it like to work together?
Clients say I bring clarity, traction, and direction when it matters most.
20K+ images, 94% matched automatically — Don saved us weeks of work.
Mike Gary
Artlifting
Don took what started as a fuzzy scope and turned it into decisions we could actually stand behind — a roadmap we could execute.
Laura Taylor
ARInsights
Don’s AI solution helped us tackle 90K+ images, using leading wildlife identification platforms to cut review time and get caught up for the first time ever — likely saving us weeks of work.
Alex Meinders
National Audubon Society
20K+ images, 94% matched automatically — Don saved us weeks of work.
Mike Gary
Artlifting
Don took what started as a fuzzy scope and turned it into decisions we could actually stand behind — a roadmap we could execute.
Laura Taylor
ARInsights
Don’s AI solution helped us tackle 90K+ images, using leading wildlife identification platforms to cut review time and get caught up for the first time ever — likely saving us weeks of work.
Alex Meinders
National Audubon Society
20K+ images, 94% matched automatically — Don saved us weeks of work.
Mike Gary
Artlifting
Don took what started as a fuzzy scope and turned it into decisions we could actually stand behind — a roadmap we could execute.
Laura Taylor
ARInsights
Don’s AI solution helped us tackle 90K+ images, using leading wildlife identification platforms to cut review time and get caught up for the first time ever — likely saving us weeks of work.
Alex Meinders
National Audubon Society
20K+ images, 94% matched automatically — Don saved us weeks of work.
Mike Gary
Artlifting
Don took what started as a fuzzy scope and turned it into decisions we could actually stand behind — a roadmap we could execute.
Laura Taylor
ARInsights
Don’s AI solution helped us tackle 90K+ images, using leading wildlife identification platforms to cut review time and get caught up for the first time ever — likely saving us weeks of work.
Alex Meinders
National Audubon Society
Benefits
Why Arvakura?
I’ve been in the swirl of product chaos for 15+ years. From Fortune 1000s to startups, I’ve seen what slows teams down and what gets them shipping faster. My role is to bring structure, clarity, and direction so your team can focus on building what matters.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Scope, speed, and AI: the questions founders ask me most. Here are the straight answers — no filler.
What kinds of outcomes have you delivered before?
Examples:
Shipped a GPT-powered classifier in 30 days
Cut iteration cycles from days to hours
Launched MVPs in under 90 days
Automated image reviews so ops could process 90K+ files in days
The common thread: clarity that turns ideas into execution fast.
What outcomes can we expect in the first 30 days?
In the first month, teams usually see:
A clear MVP scope
Faster iteration (days, not weeks)
A prototype, pilot, or test in the wild
By day 30, you’re already shipping, not swirling.
Do you work with AI products?
Yes — but only where AI creates real value, not noise. The goal isn’t shiny tools — it’s clarity, speed, and real value for customers. (See outcomes above for examples.)
What’s the first step if we want to work together?
Book a 30-minute roadmap call. We’ll talk through your goals, blockers, and outcomes. If there’s a fit, I’ll propose the fastest path to traction.
Clarity moves faster than chaos.
Teams I work with see traction in weeks, not quarters. Ready to start yours?









Clarity moves faster than chaos.
Teams I work with see traction in weeks, not quarters. Ready to start yours?









Clarity moves faster than chaos.
Teams I work with see traction in weeks, not quarters. Ready to start yours?








