I'M HYRUM DENNEY
VP of Product
about
TECHNICAL PRODUCT LEADER
Experienced VP of Product with 16+ years in SaaS, product management, and UX design, backed by a computer science background. Proven track record of scaling product teams, driving product-led growth, and launching AI-powered solutions. Expertise in strategic roadmapping, cross-functional collaboration, and outcome-based execution. Passionate about leveraging data-driven insights to build best-in-class product experiences that drive engagement, growth, and revenue.
Favorite books
Experience
2015
HireVue
SR. UX DESIGNER / TEAM LEAD
Designed and tested candidate evaluation solutions for Android, iOS, and web, ensuring a seamless experience across platforms. Identified and resolved high-impact user pain points, reducing friction and minimizing support inquiries through data-driven design.
2017-PRESENT
GoReact
VP OF PRODUCT
Built and scaled the product design and product management functions by hiring and mentoring top talent while championing best product practices. Provided strategic direction and leadership, shaping product vision, strategy, and outcome-driven roadmaps during key growth stages.
Led the successful launch of a new AI product, driving innovation and market differentiation. Contributed to growing the user base by 7x, fueling expansion and engagement.
2014 (Contract)
HealthEquity
SR. UX DESIGNER
Redesigned the web application’s dashboard landing page and led a data-driven overhaul of the navigation system. Conducted a user survey with 4,000 responses, generating key usability insights to identify and address areas for improvement for millions of users.
2014
SlingTV
SR. UX DESIGNER
Contributed to the original Sling TV launch and led the redesign of its second iteration. Designed solutions compatible with various remotes across iOS, Android, Fire TV, Android TV, Roku, Xbox, Chromecast, and web. Many core design elements still used today originated from my work during this time.
2012
SirsiDynix
LEAD UX DESIGNER
Designed and led the launch of a new web application, integrating and unifying the core functionality of two legacy desktop clients from merging companies (Sirsi & Dynix).
Redesigned the web search experience, enabling hundreds of thousands of users to seamlessly find books and media at their local libraries.
2008
OpenBook
DIRECTOR OF WEB OPERATIONS
Led the I.T., Engineering, and Design departments and operations.
Managed the design, implementation, and delivery of web applications and website solutions. At times our team was producing more than 20 custom websites per month.
publications
SMASHING MAGAZINE
I wrote an article for Smashing Magazine based on results from a usability study I conducted related to website navigation patterns. Not long after the article was published, the editor asked if they could include my writings in one of the Smashing ebooks.
CONTACT
I find value in learning from others and exchanging ideas. Reach out if you'd like to do lunch some time.
hyrum@denney.com | 801.686.7728