Larkin Plaeger Mc Collum
About Larkin Plaeger Mc Collum
Larkin Plaeger Mc Collum is the Sr. Director of Product - Community & Learning at Automation Anywhere, with extensive experience in product management, particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Current Role at Automation Anywhere
Larkin Plaeger Mc Collum currently serves as the Sr. Director of Product for Community & Learning at Automation Anywhere. In this role, Larkin oversees the development and implementation of product strategies aimed at enhancing user engagement and education within the Automation Anywhere community.
Previous Experience at Automation Anywhere
Prior to their current role, Larkin held several positions at Automation Anywhere, including Director of Product Management for Community & Learning from 2022 to 2023 and Principal Product Manager from 2020 to 2022. These roles involved leading product initiatives in San Jose, California, focusing on community and learning platforms within the company.
Background in Product Management
Larkin has an extensive background in product management, beginning with Zerve, where they worked over eight years in different capacities, including as VP/Director of Product and Senior Product Manager. At Zerve, Larkin contributed significantly to travel marketplace and SaaS startup initiatives. Larkin also worked at Groupon as a Lead Product Manager for High End Health & Beauty and as a Senior Product Manager for BeautyNow, contributing to the platforms' growth and user engagement in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Education and Expertise
Larkin earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Economics from Brown University and attended Grant High School. They specialize in Agile and Lean Development methodologies, have a strong background in UX and mobile apps, and possess skills in A/B Testing, multivariate experimentation, and conversion optimization. Larkin is also experienced in e-commerce, corporate development, and business development, with a notable history of contributing to startups and SaaS companies.
Work at Bharti Airtel Limited
Early in their career, Larkin worked as a Communications Intern at Bharti Airtel Limited in the New Delhi Area, India, for two months in 2006. This role laid the foundation for their later work in product management and business development across various industries.