Jim Naylor
About Jim Naylor
Jim Naylor serves as the Director of Product, Product Operations, and UX at Allē, where he has been instrumental in driving product innovations and team growth since 2020. He has extensive experience in product management across various companies, including AOL and Edmunds, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Management Science and Information Technology from Virginia Tech.
Current Role at Allergan Data Labs
Jim Naylor serves as the Director of Product, Product Operations, and UX for Allē at Allergan Data Labs since 2020. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in Orange County, California. In his role, he has partnered with over 40 stakeholders across various functions, including marketing, engineering, and legal, to experiment, pilot, and launch products. His leadership has contributed to significant advancements in product development and user experience.
Previous Experience at AOL
Jim Naylor has extensive experience at AOL, where he held multiple positions from 2000 to 2006. He started as an Interactive Media Developer focusing on Client Localization, then progressed to Associate Technical Manager in Client Configuration Management. He later worked as a Software Engineer in Configuration Management and as an Associate Software Engineer for the Browser team. His tenure at AOL provided him with a solid foundation in software engineering and product management.
Product Leadership at Happy Money
From 2018 to 2020, Jim Naylor worked as the Director of Product for Banking & Lending at Happy Money. His role involved overseeing product strategies and operations, contributing to the company's growth in the financial technology sector. His leadership in product development during this period helped shape the company's offerings in banking and lending.
Education and Expertise
Jim Naylor earned a Bachelor's Degree in Management Science and Information Technology from Virginia Tech. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both management principles and technical expertise, which he applies in his various roles within product management and operations.
Achievements in Product Development
At Allē, Jim Naylor designed an in-app feature that successfully upsold and cross-sold to consumers at retail locations, generating $210 million in incremental revenue over two years. He also facilitated product and UX iterations for the Allē iOS app, achieving a 4.9/5 star rating and ranking in the Top 30 in the App Store Medical category. Additionally, he authored data hygiene standards that significantly improved the efficiency of the Customer Data Platform.