Alyssa Atain
About Alyssa Atain
Alyssa Atain serves as the Product Lead at Boomerang, where she has worked since 2022, focusing on user-centered product development. With a diverse background in software engineering and product management, she has previously held various roles at goop.com and founded a company in Laos.
Work at Boomerang
Alyssa Atain has been serving as the Product Lead at Boomerang since 2022. In this role, she leads product development initiatives aimed at addressing lost and found issues across various sectors, including travel, tourism, and retail. Her responsibilities include initiating and facilitating agile processes and conducting user research sessions to ensure that the products developed meet user needs effectively.
Previous Experience at Goop.com
Prior to her current position, Alyssa Atain worked at goop.com in several roles. She began as a Software Engineer, UI, from 2019 to 2020, followed by a promotion to Associate Software Engineer, UI, from 2018 to 2019. She then advanced to Process Lead & Software Engineer, UI, from 2020 to 2021, and ultimately served as Product Manager for three months in 2022. Her experience at goop.com encompassed various aspects of product and software engineering.
Entrepreneurial Experience
Alyssa Atain founded and directed SangNamGan from 2016 to 2018 in Houayxai, Bokeo Province, Lao PDR. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing the operations and strategic direction of the organization, contributing to her leadership skills and entrepreneurial experience.
Education and Expertise
Alyssa Atain holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Politics from Princeton University, where she also completed a Certificate in Chinese Language and Culture from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, she participated in the Princeton in Beijing Language Program in 2010 and studied Spanish Language and Style at La Fundación José Ortega y Gasset-Gregorio Marañón in 2011. Her educational background supports her expertise in user-centered design and agile methodologies.
Professional Development and Certifications
Alyssa Atain is a Certified ScrumMaster and a Design Thinking practitioner. She has a strong focus on creating user-centered interventions that empower users and address their needs. Her commitment to professional development is evident in her ability to initiate agile processes and facilitate user research sessions, enhancing her effectiveness in product development.