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Eugene Ovcharenko

Freelance Head of Product
United States
Toptal Member Since May 6, 2021

Eugene is an accomplished head of product with more than 17 years of experience. He has engineering and technical management experience with a strong focus on XR (VR, AR, and MR) solutions design, prototyping, and product management for startups and enterprise companies. Eugene has provided on-site support for enterprise R&D and product teams, managed highly distributed teams, and established a strong technical foundation, allowing them to design, develop, and deploy XR and spatial solutions.

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Calvin Hawkes

Freelance Head of Product
Netherlands
Toptal Member Since September 8, 2020

Calvin is an entrepreneur with over ten years of experience in product leadership for global brands. As a head of product, he has led two startups to successful exits. He also works with larger multinationals and has advised Fortune 500 companies in the healthcare and finance industries on their technology strategies. Calvin's background as an entrepreneur, consultant, and full-stack developer makes him uniquely suited to solve a diverse set of problems in various industries.

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John Tucker

Freelance Head of Product
United States
Toptal Member Since November 11, 2022

John is a product manager who worked in technology and design consulting, built a large consumer startup from the ground up, and ran his own software business. He's constantly working to level up his product management, design, and engineering skills so he can be part of teams that build world-class software.

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Masha Sharma

Freelance Head of Product
United States
Toptal Member Since September 17, 2020

Masha, a fractional product engineering technology executive, specializes in integrations, marketplaces, and SaaS-net technologies. With 20+ years of experience, she has co-founded several successful startups and contributed to others, including Avenue One, where she helped create a unicorn valued at $1 billion. Masha's technical background and leadership skills have been instrumental in driving business impact and fostering innovation throughout her career.

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Pranav Gupta

Freelance Head of Product
United States
Toptal Member Since October 12, 2021

Pranav is a results-driven product manager skilled in vision-to-product execution, specializing in competitive analysis, product-market fit, tech product development, and data-driven AI/ML strategies. He has a history of leading product portfolios at Microsoft, Citrix, and Bank of America. Pranav has managed $100+ million in projects and has a solid background in finance, sales, and engineering, and excels in diverse industries, effectively guiding new products to market success

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Mikhail Asavkin

Freelance Head of Product
Australia
Toptal Member Since July 14, 2021

Mikhail has 10+ years of experience specializing in B2B2C marketplaces, AI, eCommerce, and real estate. While his primary focus is multiplying company profits via product management, he likes to help with engineering leadership, growth hacking, hiring, and company culture. Mikhail's greatest achievements include founding five companies (two of which were acquired), leading products in multinational companies with 5,000+ engineers, and bringing many startups to profitability and greater success.

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Danielle Laity

Freelance Head of Product
South Africa
Toptal Member Since June 29, 2021

Danielle is a product strategist and manager with a proven track record of developing new solutions and taking them to market with a data-based approach across diverse markets internationally. Her experience in financial technology comes from a foundation in banking where I managed Open Innovation and Corporate Ventures for the biggest bank in Africa. She has built products across various financial services areas, including payments, forex, cryptocurrency, chatbots, crowdfunding, and investment.

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Dieter Schwanke

Freelance Head of Product
Brazil
Toptal Member Since August 4, 2022

Dieter is a seasoned product manager with a unique blend of management skills and hands-on technical experience. He delivers by fostering a quality culture and his experience collaborating with cross-functional global teams in companies like Siemens and Sony to provide delightful customer experiences. Dieter uses data insights and his analytical mind to find result-driven and optimal solutions. He excels at decomposing complex problems without losing sight of the big picture.

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Yaron Muzikant

Freelance Head of Product
Israel
Toptal Member Since August 30, 2021

Yaron has over 20 years of experience, with product management skills working for startups and large enterprises. He was a co-founder and VP of product at Netonomy, a cybersecurity startup building a solution for protecting home networks. The startup was acquired in 2018. Before founding Netonomy, Yaron built a mobile app that automates tasks on a smartphone (AutomateIt). He has also worked for large enterprises as a project manager, team leader, system architect, and software engineer.

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Calvin Hung

Freelance Head of Product
United States
Toptal Member Since August 24, 2021

Calvin is a skilled product leader with 12+ years of product management and venture-building expertise. He's recognized for building, launching, and growing consumer products, delivering exceptional cross-channel experiences to create verticals and business opportunities in retail, financial services, and healthcare. He's a trusted partner for executive teams, driving the strategic vision and day-to-day execution to foster product innovation, accelerate growth, and build product capabilities.

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Katie Mills

Freelance Head of Product
United States
Toptal Member Since March 8, 2021

Katie has over ten years of experience leading product management, consumer insight, and user experience efforts for large Fortune 500 companies and small consumer tech startups. She has successfully taken products from concept through launch and drove ongoing product innovation and improvements. Katie has a successful track record of building new teams and competencies, most recently for consumer SaaS startups.

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FAQs

  • How quickly can you hire with Toptal?

    Typically, you can hire a Head of Product with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or Managed Delivery, timelines may vary. Our talent matchers are highly skilled in the same fields they’re matching in—they’re not recruiters or HR reps. They’ll work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics, and match you with ideal candidates from our vetted global talent network.

    Once you select your Head of Product, you’ll have a no-risk trial period to ensure they’re the perfect fit. Our matching process has a 98% trial-to-hire rate, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best fit every time.

  • How do I hire a Head of Product?

    To hire the right Head of Product, it’s important to evaluate a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and communication skills. You’ll also want to consider the fit with your particular industry, company, and project. Toptal’s rigorous screening process ensures that every member of our network has excellent experience and skills, and our team will match you with the perfect Heads of Product for your project.

  • How are Toptal Heads of Product different?

    At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Heads of Product to ensure we only match you with the highest caliber of talent. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut.

    In addition to screening for industry-leading expertise, we also assess candidates’ language and interpersonal skills to ensure that you have a smooth working relationship.

    When you hire with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched Heads of Product ready to help you achieve your goals.

  • Can you hire Heads of Product on an hourly basis or for project-based tasks?

    You can hire Heads of Product on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the entire project from end-to-end with our Managed Delivery offering. Whether you hire an expert for a full- or part-time position, you’ll have the control and flexibility to scale your team up or down as your needs evolve. Our Heads of Product can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

  • What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal Heads of Product?

    We make sure that each engagement between you and your Head of Product begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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    Hire talent within 48 hours and scale your team up or down as needed, no strings attached.

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    We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDA’s. Let us take care of the overhead while you focus on building great products.

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    Choose the engagement type that suits your needs — hourly, part-time, or full-time — with the ability to change anytime.

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