Manny Parra
About Manny Parra
Manny Parra is a Technical Product Manager with a diverse background that includes military service as an Engineer Sergeant in the U.S. Army Special Forces and extensive experience in UI/UX engineering, collaborating with major companies.
Work at Function Health
Manny Parra currently serves as a Technical Product Manager at Function Health, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves overseeing product development and ensuring that technical specifications align with user needs. Prior to this, he worked as a Frontend Engineer at the same company for two months in early 2023. His experience in product management and engineering contributes to the company's focus on delivering effective health solutions.
Education and Expertise
Manny Parra has a solid educational background in business and technology. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Management and Operations from the University of San Francisco, studying from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, he obtained a Certificate in Data Analytics from the University of California, Davis in 2021. His education is complemented by a Certificate in Software Engineering Immersive from General Assembly, which he completed in 2020.
Background in Military Service
Manny Parra has a distinguished background in military service, having served as an Engineer Sergeant in the U.S. Army Special Forces (Airborne) from 2005 to 2013. During his eight years at Fort Carson, Colorado, he developed skills in leadership, problem-solving, and technical engineering. His military experience has significantly influenced his transition to a technical career.
Career in UI/UX Engineering
Manny Parra has extensive experience in UI/UX engineering, having collaborated with major companies such as Amazon, Bloomberg, Dropbox, Facebook, LinkedIn, NBC, Warner Bros., and Yelp. His work in this field includes roles as a UI Engineer at MKTR.AI from 2019 to 2022 and as a UX Engineer at Apex Systems from 2022 to 2023. His expertise in user interface and experience design has been instrumental in delivering user-centric solutions.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before his current role, Manny Parra held various positions that contributed to his technical and marketing expertise. He worked as a Consultant at Olsen Solutions from 2016 to 2019 and as a Marketer at HackerRank from 2014 to 2016. These roles allowed him to develop a comprehensive understanding of product management and marketing strategies in the tech industry.