Lyra Chalk

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About Lyra Chalk

Product Leader | Bringing 6+ years of cross-functional leadership and award-winning product delivery to create unforgettable player experiencesFrom shipping features used by millions to leading agile development teams, I've built my career on one core belief: great products come from understanding your users deeply and empowering teams to do their best work. Now I'm channelling that player-first mindset into the gaming industry, where creativity meets technical excellence. Why games? Gaming has been my passion for 20+ years—from countless hours in Pokémon & MMOs as a kid, to now diving deep into RPGs, modding my PC games, or spending countless hours online matchmaking with friends. After dedicating months to learning Unity, C#, and connecting with industry producers, I bring my expertise to teams that value fellowship, craftsmanship, and player-focused development.What I've delivered: Led cross-platform feature launches → Increased user base on new product by 800% Transformed agile workflows → Improved team velocity from 34% to 71% while maintaining quality standards Shipped user engagement features → Drove adoption from 1% to 20% through iterative, data-driven development Secured leadership buy-in for new development teams → Won resources through compelling roadmap presentations and cross-functional alignment Delivered sustainable, high-impact features → Launched digital solutions with 75% adoption rate and 82% satisfaction scoresYour next game needs a Product leader who can: Align creative vision with technical reality through collaborative roadmap planning Foster fellowship across disciplines with empathy, clarity, and trust-building communication Manage complex dependencies and stakeholder expectations with proactive risk mitigation Champion player-first development while maintaining team well-being and sustainable pace Deliver quality at every milestone through adaptive processes and continuous improvementWhether you're building the next great experience or expanding beloved franchises, I'm here to help your team ship something players will love and remember.Let's connect and discuss how I can help your next project reach its full potential.