Nathan Bobbin
About Nathan Bobbin
Nathan Bobbin serves as the Vice President of Product at BillingPlatform and has a notable history of leadership in product management across various companies, including IBM and Travelport. He played a crucial role in significant acquisitions and innovations, contributing to millions in revenue and holding multiple patents in metadata analysis.
Current Role at BillingPlatform
Nathan Bobbin serves as the Vice President of Product at BillingPlatform, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product strategy and development, ensuring that the company's offerings meet market demands and drive business growth. His leadership is focused on enhancing product features and improving user experience, contributing to BillingPlatform's position in the market.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Nathan Bobbin has extensive experience in product management across various organizations. He worked at Chargebee as Vice President of Product Management from 2021 to 2022, and at Tackle.io in the same role for 9 months in 2022. His tenure at Travelport included positions as Senior Director of Product Innovation and Director of Product Management, where he led initiatives that significantly impacted the company's product offerings.
Education and Academic Background
Nathan Bobbin holds a Master of Science in Information Systems from the University of Colorado Denver. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Louisiana State University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in product management and strategy.
Key Contributions and Achievements
Nathan played a significant role in the $1.1 billion acquisition of Ascential by IBM, where he integrated metadata management applications into IBM's data integration product suite. He also led the creation of IBM's Business Glossary, generating substantial annual revenue. Additionally, he contributed to two patents related to metadata analysis visualization during his time at Ascential.
Career Progression and Roles
Nathan's career began at Marriott International as a Sales Manager, followed by various roles in technology and product management. He served as a Software Engineer at Ardent and advanced to positions such as Advanced Consultant at Ascential Software and Senior Product Manager at IBM. His diverse experience includes transforming OpenLogic into an enterprise open source software management solution, leading to its acquisition by Rogue Software.