Willie Tran
About Willie Tran
Willie Tran is a Director of Product, Growth with extensive experience in product management and growth strategies. He has held key positions at companies such as Dropbox, Calendly, and Mailchimp, and currently advises on product growth at Clay while serving as Director of Product, Growth at Timescale.
Current Role at Timescale
Willie Tran serves as the Director of Product, Growth at Timescale, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on product growth strategies and oversees initiatives aimed at optimizing user engagement and satisfaction. His responsibilities include analyzing user behavior data and implementing methodologies to enhance product performance.
Previous Experience at Dropbox
Tran worked at Dropbox in various capacities, including Product Manager, Growth from 2016 to 2019, and later as Head of Product, DocSend Growth from 2022 to 2023. During his tenure, he concentrated on strategic product management to influence key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive user growth.
Professional Background in Product Management
Tran has a diverse background in product management, having held positions at several companies. He was the Head of Product at Testlio from 2014 to 2016 and co-founded Zodist, where he also served as Head of Product. His experience includes roles at Mailchimp and Calendly, where he specialized in growth strategies and user engagement.
Educational Background
Willie Tran earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Houston, where he studied Political Science and Public Relations/Advertising from 2008 to 2011. His academic background provided a foundation for his career in product management and growth strategies.
Expertise in User Behavior Analysis
Tran has expertise in setting up A/B tests to analyze and influence user behavior data. He specializes in leveraging experimentation methodologies to optimize product growth strategies, which has been a key component of his roles in various organizations.