hi! i'm

caroline kasman

Product and program strategist who builds things. Currently exploring the intersection of systems thinking and human-centered design in impact-driven spaces.

product demos

AI + Product Development

User Feedback Analyzer

Built an AI-powered tool that transforms customer feedback into actionable insights. Learned full-stack development through "vibe coding" - using AI to help build a real product that solves business problems.

Node.js Claude AI Cursor JavaScript Product Design
Mobility Assistance Accessory

Movement Monitor

Conceptual prototype exploring adaptive outdoor mobility for individuals with Parkinson's disease and other mobility challenges. Visualizes how movement patterns, environmental terrain, and assistive design intersect to inform accessibility solutions.

React Mapbox Accessibility Healthcare UX Data Visualization
Scientific Challenge Platform

CellBench

Competition platform prototype inspired by Arc Institute's Virtual Cell Challenge. Simulates complete competition workflows including dataset access, leaderboard scoring, FAIR data tracking, and community engagement features for scientific competitions.

Next.js Competition Platform FAIR Data Scientific Workflows Community Features
AI Safety & Strategy

AI Safety Strategic Dashboard

Executive decision-making tool for AI safety research prioritization and resource allocation. Interactive dashboard that helps organizations navigate complex tradeoffs in AI safety investments, combining strategic frameworks with data visualization for evidence-based decision making.

React Strategic Planning Data Visualization AI Safety Risk Assessment Resource Allocation
Healthcare Product Management

EMR Integration Demo

Interactive product management demonstration showcasing healthcare data integration workflows. Built to illustrate user research, technical requirements gathering, and stakeholder alignment in healthcare technology product development.

React Healthcare UX Product Strategy User Research Technical Requirements

product strategy & concept work

Climate Tech

Induction Cooking Accessory Concept

Hardware concept addressing culinary barrier to home stove electrification: a thermal accessory that enables high-heat wok cooking on induction ranges. Conducted market analysis of adoption barriers and existing solutions.

  • Market analysis of existing solutions and adoption barriers
  • Developed user-centered design concept and manufacturing/pricing strategy
  • Go-to-market strategy with partnerships approach, risk mitigation, and success metrics
Market Research Persona Development Hardware Product Electrification Go-to-Market Strategy
Biotech Infrastructure

Genomic Data Platform: TRE Strategy

Product strategy exploration for a Trusted Research Environment (TRE) MVP. Developed comprehensive product requirements, vendor evaluation framework, and 12-month roadmap for secure genomic research infrastructure serving academic and industry researchers.

  • User research and persona development across archetypes
  • Build vs. buy analysis for potential vendors
  • Compliance requirements mapping (HIPAA, IRB, FAIR data principles)
  • MVP scoping and success metrics
Product Strategy User Research Vendor Evaluation Compliance Genomics

skills

Strategy & Management

Program Strategy Product Roadmapping Project Management GTM Strategy Agile/Scrum Risk Mitigation Stakeholder Alignment

Technical & Data

Python SQL R Snowflake dbt Databricks Azure ML AWS Tableau Power BI Hex Evidence Jupyter

Domain & Innovation

Precision Medicine Genomics/NGS Neurologic Disorders Climate Tech Population Health EHR Integration Regulatory Alignment Scientific Communication

AI & Product Development

AI-Powered Development Claude/ChatGPT/Gemini/Manus Cursor AI Claude Code Zapier Product Design Rapid Prototyping Cross-Functional Collaboration

community impact

Healthcare Access

Medical Assistant Volunteer - Clinic by the Bay

Supporting patient intake, EHR navigation, and care delivery in free clinic serving underserved San Francisco communities. Working directly with patients to improve healthcare access and outcomes.

Mar 2024 – Present

Emergency Medicine

Emergency Medical Volunteer - UCSF Orthosurgery

Providing emergency medical support at major San Francisco races including Bay to Breakers and SF Marathon. Certified NREMT with wilderness medicine training, combining clinical skills with field response.

May 2024 – Present

Nonprofit Leadership

Board Director - The Center for Chronic Illness

Doubled nonprofit's support group reach for chronic illness patients across under-resourced communities. Led strategic initiatives to expand access and improve program effectiveness.

Jun 2019 – Apr 2024 | Seattle, WA

Climate Innovation

Community Volunteer - 9zero Climate Tech Hub

Organizing and managing climate tech networking events, fostering collaboration between founders, investors, and engineers in San Francisco's climate innovation ecosystem.

2024 – Present

about

I'm a program and product strategist with a scientist's curiosity and a builder's mindset. My background spans biomedical research, population health innovation, climate tech, and emerging technologies - but what drives me is making complex systems work better for people.

Currently exploring how AI can amplify human problem-solving, whether that's in precision medicine, climate resilience, or anywhere else innovation is needed. Learning to code and product design has opened up new ways to prototype solutions and bridge the gap between strategy and implementation.

What I bring: Systems thinking shaped by early work in macroeconomics research, scientific rigor, and the ability to translate between technical teams and stakeholders. Plus, a growing toolkit for building things myself.

Plot twist: I also make art. Working on a separate creative portfolio, but happy to share if you're curious about the right-brain side of things.