Product Manager & Product Engineer
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Product Manager with 10+ years in semiconductor and blockchain. Track record shipping data-intensive products at ASML and leading protocol development at IOG/Cardano — from zero to mainnet with 250+ operators. Combines deep technical ability (PhD Physics, C++/Python/Rust) with product strategy and go-to-market execution. Certified PSPO II, Carnegie Mellon PM trained, with expertise in AI/ML and agentic systems.
Salary
EUR 130,000 – 160,000
Baram Consultancy
Mar 2026 — Present
Full product lifecycle delivery for businesses: discovery, design, development, and launch — typically in 4-6 weeks. Building AI-powered business tools, MVPs, analytics products, and workflow automation for clients. Combining product management expertise with hands-on development (Python, Rust, AI/ML stack).
Input Output Global (IOG)
Oct 2022 — Feb 2026
Led product strategy for Hydra (L2 state channels) and Mithril (data validation) from early development through mainnet deployment. Grew Mithril to 250+ Stake Pool Operators representing 25% of Cardano's total active stake within first year of launch. Managed cross-functional teams of 12+ researchers, cryptographers, and engineers across multiple time zones. Defined roadmap through direct developer engagement, feedback sessions, and community prioritization workshops. Reported to CEO, translating complex technical progress into strategic business decisions for senior leadership.
ASML
Jun 2017 — Sept 2022
Owned product backlog for lithography machine software, serving 3 engineering teams (~25 engineers) in a SAFe environment. Spearheaded Agile transformation for the department, improving sprint predictability by ~30%. Streamlined backlog prioritization and stakeholder alignment, reducing average feature cycle time. Conducted roadmap presentations and quarterly reviews for senior management.
ASML
Apr 2012 — May 2017
Improved lithography system performance through data analysis, modelling, and algorithm development (C++, Python). Led root-cause analyses on complex system issues, defining and implementing production-grade solutions. Authored technical specifications guiding future engineering efforts across cross-functional teams.
ETH Zürich / University of Lisbon
Jan 2005 — Dec 2012
Developed computational simulations for complex physical systems; published peer-reviewed papers in international journals. Built large-scale analysis pipelines in C++ and Python for numerical experiments. ETH Zürich, Switzerland (2005–2008) and University of Lisbon, Portugal (2009–2012).
PhD · Physics
2002 – 2005
MSc · Physics
1998 – 2001
BSc · Applied Physics
1994 – 1998