Patrick Rea
About Patrick Rea
Patrick Rea is the Manager of Product Management at Hiya Inc. with over 10 years of experience in product management, finance, and consulting.
Current Role at Hiya Inc.
Patrick Rea currently holds the position of Manager of Product Management at Hiya Inc. since 2022. Based in Seattle, Washington, his role focuses on leading a team to deliver innovative solutions aimed at enhancing user experience and engagement. His responsibilities include strategic planning, stakeholder management, and overseeing product development cycles.
Previous Experience at Amazon and AWS
Before his current role, Patrick Rea has held multiple senior positions at Amazon and Amazon Web Services (AWS). He served as a Senior Product Manager for AWS S3 from 2020 to 2021 and as a Sr. Product Manager at Amazon for six months in 2019. His early tenure at AWS included another stint as a Finance Manager from 2018 to 2019, coupled with a brief period in Amazon's Finance Leadership Development Program in 2017.
Earlier Career
Patrick Rea's career began with roles at hi:hab, The Boston Consulting Group, and Genworth. He served as Head of Product at hi:hab from 2016 to 2017 and worked as an Associate Consultant at The Boston Consulting Group for two years. Early on, he was also an Actuarial Analyst at Genworth and Grupo Nacional Provincial SAB.
Educational Background
Patrick Rea has an impressive academic background. He earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Harvard Business School between 2016 and 2018, majoring in Business Administration and Management. Prior to this, he completed a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Actuarial Science at Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, he attended the CFA Institute in 1970.
Skills and Languages
Patrick Rea is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling effective communication with diverse teams and stakeholders. His skill set includes over 10 years of experience in product management, finance, and consulting. He has a strong passion for cloud computing, and his expertise lies in strategic roadmaps and stakeholder management, contributing to several successful product launches throughout his career.