Alejandro Goyen
About Alejandro Goyen
Alejandro Goyen is the founder of Alterante Inc. and has extensive experience in product management, having worked at notable companies such as Google, Meta, and Microsoft.
Work at Alterante, Inc.
Alejandro Goyen serves as the Founder of Alterante, Inc., a position he has held since 2013. The company operates out of Menlo Park, California, and focuses on innovative solutions in product management. Goyen's leadership emphasizes the integration of agile development practices and design thinking methodologies, aiming to enhance product offerings and customer experiences.
Previous Experience at Google
Goyen worked at Google as a Product Manager from 2007 to 2012, contributing for five years in Mountain View, California. His role involved overseeing product development and strategy, where he applied his expertise in agile methodologies and design thinking to drive innovation within the company.
Career at Microsoft
Alejandro Goyen held multiple positions at Microsoft from 1999 to 2020. His roles included Senior Director of Engineering for the Substrate App Platform and Senior Director of PM in the AI & Research Division. He also served as a Program Manager for Windows Audio Core and worked as a Software Design Engineer Intern. His extensive experience at Microsoft focused on software development, engineering management, and product management.
Educational Background
Goyen has a comprehensive educational background. He earned a Master in Business Administration from Harvard Business School from 2005 to 2007. He also studied Computer Science at Universidad Católica del Uruguay, achieving an Engineer degree from 1995 to 2001. Additionally, he attended Washington State University for a year, focusing on Computer Science, and participated in the Founder Institute in 2014 to enhance his entrepreneurial skills.
Expertise in Design Thinking
Alejandro Goyen specializes in leveraging design thinking frameworks to improve product and customer experiences. His approach combines agile development practices with human-centered design methodologies, which he applies in his current role as a Board Advisor for Executive Education at the University of California, Riverside. This focus on design thinking enhances innovation and drives effective solutions in product management.