Carissa Harrison

Hi! I’m

Driving Innovation, Forging Visions: Your Dynamic Product Leader.

Who Am I?

Welcome, wanderer! I'm a seasoned Product Manager navigating innovation's dynamic realms with professional prowess and an adventurous spirit. With a background in Computational Mathematics, I've harnessed data and algorithms to craft visionary solutions, steering strategic roadmaps, launching groundbreaking projects, and leading transformative growth.

Outside product strategy, I find harmony in diverse interests: hiking trails, rock climbing, skiing slopes, and skydiving for adrenaline, balanced by yoga. This blend fuels my creativity—sketching ideas or expressing through dance. My diverse interests inspire creativity and resilience in my work, shaping innovative strategies and solutions beyond the confines of product strategy

Fascinated by AI's boundless potential, I'm captivated by its future trajectory. As a fervent advocate for AI's transformative power, I'm driven to explore its uncharted territories, leveraging innovation to shape a future where AI redefines possibilities across industries. Check out my work here!

Join me on this dynamic journey where innovation meets limitless tech possibilities.

Professional Highlights

Senior Product Manager at SourceFuse

Led 7 successful projects, including 3 go to markets applications, and reaching over 5000 users. Expertise spans cross-functional team leadership, strategic roadmaps, and delivering impactful solutions across diverse projects.

June 2021 - present

Product Manager at SS&C Advent

Led a dynamic team, delivering projects on time and enhancing stakeholder satisfaction by 40%. Orchestrated the successful launch of the web application, spearheaded automation restructuring, condensing 2,000+ processes into 30, and obtained SOC-1 Type 2 certification through strategic.

Sept. 2018 - June 2021

Voices of Collaboration: Perspectives on My Approach

  • "Carissa provided comprehensive training on project and time/task management while expertly guiding us through mapping our challenges. Her product management expertise was invaluable—an exceptional experience overall."

    Brandon Stoddard
    Former SVP Capital One

  • "An exceptional strategist with deep insights in product management! Her analytical approach has been instrumental in steering our company towards strategic growth, offering invaluable guidance and solutions."

    Michelle Siguenza
    Founder at AG | CTO at Alquimista

  • "Carissa makes meaningful connections with all stakeholders in a project, which results in an incredible amount of synergy within the team, across departments, responsibilities, and skill sets. This along with tenacity and great organizational skills is what leads to solid product launches, under budget, and with happy contributors."

    Christopher Rosenberg
    Site Reliability Engineer - SS&C Advent

  • "Collaborating with Carissa significantly streamlined my work as a QA Tester. She adeptly translates business needs into clear technical requirements for both developers and me. Her realistic timelines and feedback, coupled with a willingness to advocate for the product, goals, or clients when needed, make her invaluable. Carissa's inquisitive mindset and determined attitude ensure goal achievement. If any challenges arise, I'm confident in Carissa's ability to navigate and resolve them effortlessly."

    Paolo Villa
    QA Engineer - SS&C Advent