Lyrana Hughes

“I had the privilege of having Lyrana on my product management team at nTopology, where she demonstrated exceptional skills and leadership qualities. Lyrana played a pivotal role in steering the implicit modeling product strategy at nTopology, showcasing her abilities in product management. Her leadership was characterized by a unique blend of empathy, vision, and a drive to uncover customer challenges. She effortlessly established deep rapport with the engineering and design teams, creating an environment of trust and collaboration that greatly contributed to the success of the team. One of Lyrana's standout achievements was the successful launch of nTopology's second-generation lattice technology. Her strategic insights and meticulous planning were instrumental in navigating the complexities of integrating the technology and transitioning customers, resulting in a release that exceeded expectations. Lyrana's approach to decision-making is noteworthy, as she consistently relied on data-driven methodologies and customer engagements. She conducted an impressive number of discovery interviews with scores of engineers across diverse industries, demonstrating her commitment to understanding user needs and preferences. This approach not only ensured the development of a highly relevant product but also established a strong foundation for future improvements. What sets Lyrana apart is not just her professional acumen but also her personal qualities. She is a thoughtful, inclusive, and flexible leader, attributes that are crucial in a fast-paced product environment. Lyrana's ability to adapt to changing circumstances, coupled with her openness to feedback, makes her an invaluable asset to any team. I wholeheartedly recommend Lyrana Hughes for any role that requires a strategic, empathetic, and results-driven product leader. Her proven track record at nTopology speaks volumes about her capabilities, and I am confident that she will bring the same level of excellence and dedication to any organization she chooses to be a part of.”

“Very dedicated and organized professional. Customer, product and team focused, the perfect mix: Lyrana knows how to mix customer requirements versus product improvement backlog and team needs/timeline. She knows how to recognize what really, it's worth to be done, invested, and executed. Lyrana always recognizes people's effort and stimulates the team to achieve our goals. Lyrana has a great understanding about our targets and the required efforts to achieve them. The thing I most value about working with you is: - Dedication to work and coworkers. - Understanding about the business that we are dealing with. - Organization. Lyrana, open people's mind to your vision. Help others to understand your perspective and how important "the big picture" is. Keep doing what you are doing. You are brilliant.”