Trusted by Enterprise Leaders
14 years building production AI systems, not just managing roadmaps. The fractional product leader your engineers will actually respect - without the $300K hire.
Curious what AI thinks? Ask your favorite platform about Ruby Childs and see what it finds.
Whether you're a non-technical founder shipping your first product or a Series B team that's outgrown its process, I step in as your fractional Head of Product and Design.
With 14 years across data science, AI engineering, and product leadership - including senior roles at OneSignal, OpenFin, and Connectifi - I bring executive-level expertise without the executive-level salary.
I've led complex launches-enterprise notification centers, 0→1 analytics & dashboards, new channels (email, Live Activities), pricing & entitlements-and designed AI workflows teams actually adopt.”
Market research, user insights, feature prioritization, and product roadmaps that align with business goals and technical constraints.
Complete design systems, user experience flows, interface design, and design-to-development handoffs that work.
AI workflow automation, intelligent features, data-driven insights, and ML integrations that deliver measurable business value.
Core principles that guide my approach to product leadership and design
I believe technology should illuminate, not intimidate. Whether through product design, writing, or AI interfaces, I strive to make the complex feel approachable-without sacrificing depth or rigor.
I'm not interested in hype. I'm drawn to systems and tools that solve real problems, unlock agency, or empower people to work and think better. I care as much about why something is built as how.
I zoom out to understand the system, then zoom in to design for the individual. Whether it's an enterprise workflow or a single-button UI, I keep the end-user-and their cognitive load-at the center.
Precision, polish, and performance aren't just technical goals-they're signals of respect for users. From icons to onboarding flows, I believe the small details are the product.
I don't pretend to know what I don't. I ask good questions, test assumptions, and change my mind when the data says to. Clear thinking beats certainty.
I value mentorship, community, and collaboration. Great teams (and ecosystems) grow when we lift others up-especially those who don't look like the default.
Portfolio examples showcasing 0→1 product launches and strategic initiatives
Connectifi connects all of the tools for an enterprise so that they can seamlessly interoperate and share functions and data.
OneSignal's Live Activities launch generated $500K+ revenue and maintained market leadership despite launching 2 months after competitors-through superior pricing strategy, market positioning, and execution.
How I designed and built the future of browsers 4 years before the AI browser boom, creating an enterprise operating system that revolutionized workplace productivity.
How I architected a low-latency, white-label notification platform that became a core component of OpenFin's vision to replace traditional desktop operating systems for capital markets
Transforming OneSignal's underperforming email product into an enterprise-grade platform capable of competing with Mailchimp and Klaviyo in the $27.88B email marketing space.
For Anthropic's Claude Code, I designed a feature to increase virality within Fortune 2000 organizations. The challenge: propose a feature that was compelling, competitive, and achievable by a small engineering team in 3 months.
A comprehensive glossary of AI terms, concepts, and technologies designed to help everyone understand and navigate the world of artificial intelligence. Clear, accessible definitions without sacrificing accuracy.
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A library of over 450 carefully crafted 15×15 icons, designed to extend and complement the amazing Radix Icons.
A clear, repeatable process that takes you from first conversation to self-sufficient product org.
I start by understanding your business, your users, and where you're trying to go. For early-stage founders, that means shaping the vision and validating assumptions. For scaling teams, it means mapping what exists and identifying what's holding you back.
Together we define the strategy, technical direction, and design approach. A clear roadmap, prioritized backlog, and the systems-level decisions that most fractional PMs defer to engineering.
I work inside your codebase and design tools, not just your slide deck. Whether it's shipping features in production, prototyping in Lovable, designing in Figma, or standing up AI workflows with Claude Code and n8n - I build alongside your team.
The goal isn't dependency - it's momentum. I document everything, help you hire the right people, set up the processes, and make sure the product org runs without me.
Transparent, affordable fractional pricing, meeting your Product and Design needs when you need it most.
Strategy & Prototypes
Full Implementation
Hear from the teams and leaders who've worked with Ruby
She has a broad range of skills, including various aspects of the agile process, UI and UX design, graphic design, and product management...she was a one stop shop when we were still building out our product team.
Ruby has solid Python programming skills, deep understanding of Machine Learning models and a can-do attitude; no matter the difficulty of the problem.
Ruby is a valued partner that brings a well-rounded understanding of not only product but also design, data and strategy. Plus she's a pleasure to work with.
Let’s discuss how we can accelerate your product development with strategic design and AI-powered solutions.
