STRATEGIC PRODUCT LEADER

NATHAN
ABBOTT

SUMMARY

Strategic product leader with 15+ years experience building high-impact digital products at scale. Proven ability to harness modern technology — AI and rapid prototyping — to transform complex problems into elegant, user-centric solutions. Deep expertise in media technology, platform architecture, and full-cycle product development.

EXPERIENCE
Founder & Product Consultant
2022 — PRESENT
NLA — Independent
  • Built AI-powered tools for freelancers, agencies, and SMBs including Hourglass (time tracking), SalesPulse (gamified sales), and DemoDash (client demos)
  • Delivered full-lifecycle product work for startup clients from concept through launch
  • Created digital memorial site preserving WWI/WWII history, serving tens of thousands of visitors
Senior Product Manager
2018 — 2022
CNN Digital — WarnerMedia
  • Led product development for CNN Alerts Hub — high-speed omnichannel messaging platform handling millions of alerts per day
  • Owned CNN Newsgraph, a GraphQL API layer providing content access to internal and external developers across 100+ integrations
  • Built CNN Content Annotation Platform, enabling editorial enrichment and taxonomy across the entire content library
  • Managed cross-functional teams of 8–15 engineers, designers, and data scientists
Product Manager, Emerging Platforms
2012 — 2018
CNN Digital — Turner Broadcasting
  • Launched CNN for Google Glass, Samsung Galaxy Gear S, and Windows 8 Tablets — among the first major media brands on these emerging platforms
  • Defined product strategy for connected device expansion across 6 new platforms
  • Partnered directly with Google, Samsung, and Microsoft on developer relations and platform integrations
Digital Producer
2007 — 2012
CNN Digital
  • Managed digital content operations for CNN.com across major live news events
  • Transitioned into product ownership as CNN expanded its digital platform portfolio