Ashcon Partovi
About Ashcon Partovi
Ashcon Partovi is a Product Manager with a background in communication design and experience in both business administration and computer science. He has worked at notable companies such as Cloudflare and Bun, contributing to the development of Bun, a JavaScript runtime, while also gaining experience in diverse tech ecosystems.
Work at Bun
Currently, Ashcon Partovi serves as a Product Manager at Bun, a JavaScript runtime. He joined the company in 2022 and has been instrumental in enhancing Bun's performance and stability across various platforms. His role involves contributing to the development of new features and APIs, including support for Windows. Partovi has also played a significant part in the creation of Bun's built-in package manager and test runner. His contributions extend to addressing bugs and improving compatibility with Node.js, ensuring a seamless experience for developers.
Education and Expertise
Ashcon Partovi has a diverse educational background that combines business and technical disciplines. He studied Business Administration and Computer Science at the UBC Sauder School of Business, earning his undergraduate degree from 2017 to 2021. Prior to that, he attended Carnegie Mellon University, focusing on Computer Science and Communication Design for a year in 2016. He also participated in a Summer Institute at Georgetown University, where he studied Entrepreneurship in 2014. This blend of education equips him with a unique perspective in product management.
Background in Product Management
Partovi has accumulated significant experience in product management through various internships and roles. He worked as a Product Manager Intern at Cloudflare from 2019 to 2020 in Vancouver, Canada, and previously at Dignity Health for two months in 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. His experience spans multiple tech ecosystems, having worked in diverse locations such as Phoenix, Vancouver, and San Francisco. This background has contributed to his understanding of the product management landscape.
Technical Experience
Before transitioning into product management, Ashcon Partovi worked as a Software Developer at Overcast Network, LLC from 2013 to 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. This role provided him with a solid foundation in software development, which complements his product management skills. His technical expertise is further enhanced by his educational background in Computer Science, allowing him to effectively bridge the gap between technical teams and business objectives.