Hi, my name is

Steven Madasu

Product Manager with a passion for building AI-driven products and leveraging data analytics to solve real problems. Currently interning at CDS Global while finishing my BBA at the University of Iowa.

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Steven Madasu — professional headshot
About Me

Who I Am

I'm a Product Management Intern at CDS Global and a senior at the University of Iowa studying Business Analytics & Information Systems. I sit at the intersection of business strategy, data analytics, and hands-on product development.

My approach to product management is builder-first. I don't just write requirements — I build products, run experiments, and use data to validate decisions. From AI-powered fashion apps to flight decision tools, I've shipped products that solve real user problems.

I've studied abroad in Italy, competed in intramural basketball and club tennis, and invested through Hawk Trade — always looking for new challenges that sharpen my analytical edge and broaden my perspective.

Education
University of Iowa
BBA, Business Analytics & Information Systems — GPA: 3.67
BA, Enterprise Leadership — Expected May 2026
Current Role
PM Intern @ CDS Global
Roadmaps, requirements, stakeholder alignment, agile delivery
Recognition
Dean's List
Fall 2025
Portfolio

Products I've Built

✈️

FindAFlight

Founder & Product Manager

Problem: Travelers waste hours comparing flights across multiple platforms with no single source of truth for decision-making.
Solution: A data-driven flight decision tool that aggregates and ranks flight options so travelers can make confident booking decisions in seconds.
Status: In development — user research complete, wireframes and product spec finalized.

Product Strategy User Research Data Analytics Wireframing
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The Fits

Founder & Product Manager

Problem: People own entire closets of clothes but struggle to create cohesive outfits, leading to decision fatigue and wasted purchases.
Solution: An AI-powered fashion app that lets users scan their wardrobe and generates head-to-toe outfit recommendations using machine learning algorithms.
Status: MVP in progress — AI outfit generation functional, mobile UI under iteration.

AI / ML Mobile App Computer Vision Product Design
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GenieTunes

Founder & Product Manager

Problem: Content creators and casual musicians need custom, royalty-free music but lack the skills or budget to produce it.
Solution: An AI music generator that creates original tracks based on mood, genre, and tempo inputs — making music production accessible to everyone.
Status: Concept validated — exploring generative AI music models and partner APIs.

Generative AI Creative Tech API Integration Product Validation
Experience

Where I've Worked

June 2025 — Present

Product Management Intern

CDS Global · Des Moines, IA

  • Contribute to product roadmaps by gathering requirements, compiling research, and supporting short and long-term planning initiatives
  • Document product requirements including user journeys, feature definitions, user stories, scope boundaries, and cross-team dependencies
  • Partner with engineering to ensure teams have clear priorities, acceptance criteria, and context for execution
  • Support product delivery by tracking execution metrics, validating output quality, and monitoring post-release performance
  • Build working relationships with stakeholders across product, analytics, operations, and client-facing teams
  • Support agile ceremonies including backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and status updates

April 2025 — June 2025

Part-Time Student Quality Data Analyst

John Deere · Waterloo, IA

  • Analyzed large operational datasets to identify risks, anomalies, and process inefficiencies impacting business outcomes
  • Compiled insights and documented findings to support decision-making across engineering and operations teams
  • Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders to connect data analysis to system behavior and improvement opportunities

May 2023 — September 2023

Business Analyst Intern

Transamerica Life Insurance Company · Cedar Rapids, IA

  • Gathered and documented business and compliance-related requirements supporting financial services platforms
  • Cleaned, validated, and uploaded portfolio and IRA transaction data into Salesforce to support CRM accuracy and reporting
  • Used SQL to audit datasets, investigate discrepancies, and support compliance and reporting needs
  • Collaborated with technology and business stakeholders to improve documentation and operational workflows
Toolkit

Skills & Competencies

📋 Product Management

Roadmap Support Requirements Docs User Stories Backlog Refinement Agile / Scrum Stakeholder Communication User Research PRD Writing

📊 Data & Analysis

SQL Python KPI Tracking Metrics Reporting Research Synthesis Data Validation

🛠️ Tools

Jira Notion Figma Power BI Salesforce Databricks Microsoft Office Git / GitHub

🏦 Domain Interests

Financial Services AI Products Capital Markets Compliance Workflows Data-Driven Decision Making

Certifications

🏅 Power BI: Dashboards for Beginners · Microsoft
🏅 GitHub for Data Scientists · LinkedIn
🏅 Kepner-Tregoe: Decision Analysis · CIMBA
🏅 Product Management: Building a Product Strategy · LinkedIn
🏅 Python: Working with Predictive Analytics · LinkedIn
🏅 Bloomberg Market Concepts · Bloomberg
Contact

Let's Connect

I'm actively looking for opportunities in Product Management, AI product roles, and startup environments. Whether you have a role to discuss or just want to say hi — my inbox is always open.

stevenmadasu@gmail.com
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