Keanu Walsham PhD
Product Manager
Driving product outcomes through user insight, systems thinking, and game-inspired design.
About Me
I’m a product leader who enjoys untangling messy user problems and turning them into products people actually want to use. I come from a technical founder background in emerging tech, where I’ve spent years building brand-new user experiences from zero, often in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
My PhD studies shaped how I think about problem-solving. Form a hypothesis, test it with real data, learn fast, and iterate. Today, I apply that mindset to product management, using data and user insight to guide decisions, working closely with engineering and design, and shipping high-quality features that move business metrics.
I’m equally passionate about launching new products and extending the lifecycle of successful ones, finding where to double down, where to simplify, and how to scale without losing what made the product work in the first place.
Domains
B2B SaaS, Blockchain, Gaming
Collaboration
Leadership, Mentoring, Cross-Functional
Strengths
UX Strategy, Technical, Simplify Ambiguity
Skills & Toolkit
Product
- Product Discovery & User Research
- Product Strategy & Roadmapping
- Feature Scoping & Requirements
- MVP Definition & Validation
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- Live Service & Iterative Dev
Data
- Metrics & KPI Definition
- Product Analytics & Insights
- SQL (Dune Analytics)
- Funnel, Retention & Engagement
- Experimentation & A/B Testing
Execution
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Agile Product Delivery
- Backlog & Release Management
- Project & Delivery Management
My Stack
Impact Snapshot
Funding & Ownership
Raised over $500k in non-dilutive funding by defining product vision, roadmap, and measurable outcomes.
Product Adoption
Launched and scaled multiple live products, reaching 1,000+ weekly active users on Smithonia and 2,000+ monthly active users on Enjoyooors.
Growth & Iteration
Increased daily active users from 300 to 450 through data-driven live ops updates and feature iteration.
Select Work
Experience
Founder & Product Manager
Goblin Studios Ltd
- Owned end-to-end product development for multiple Web3 game products, from discovery and MVP definition to live-service iteration.
- Defined product vision, scoped features, and prioritised roadmaps across internal and client-facing products.
- Launched and scaled live products to ~1,000 WAU, using player feedback and engagement data to guide roadmap decisions.
Doctoral Researcher
University of East Anglia
- Led a multi-year research program, prioritising experiments and iterating direction based on data.
- Analysed complex datasets to inform decisions and evaluate trade-offs.
- Communicated technical findings to specialist and non-technical stakeholders through publications and presentations.
Freelance Unity Developer
Self
- Defined product goals and MVP scope with clients, translating ambiguous requirements into shipped products.
- Owned delivery across requirements, implementation, and iteration, managing scope and trade-offs.
- Iterated on features based on user and client feedback to improve product outcomes.
PhD, Molecular Biology
University of East Anglia
BSc, Biological Sciences
University of East Anglia
What People Say
"I spent a significant amount of time searching for a dev who could carry out my vision and communicate effectively with me. Keanu has been exactly what I needed. We've worked very well together and I have even recommended him to others in need of dev work."
"Keanu was amazing to work with. He did a great job leading the product side. He understood what the user needed and helped keep things organized and moving along. He was always available to answer questions and helped bridge the gap between the technical side and product side. I would highly recommend him for any kind of product roles"
"Working with Keanu was great. He always has something valuable to add to conversations, and thanks to his experience, he always comes with a good idea. He anticipates issues early, keeps everyone unblocked with precise updates, and drives results without unnecessary hassle."
"Working with Keanu as a product manager was a great experience. He was extremely dependable and consistently pushed projects forward with focus and momentum. He organized work clearly, communicated confidently with clients, and managed people in a way that kept everyone aligned and productive. He was always willing to step in wherever needed to keep work on track and ensure releases happened on time. On top of that, he had a strong eye for identifying and bringing in new leads, which added real value beyond day-to-day delivery."
Let's Connect
Always open to discussing new opportunities or product growth strategies.