On Product Leadership and Turning Complexity into Clarity

I'm Dan McKenzie - a hands-on product leader who loves turning complexity into clarity. Whether it's defining strategy, writing code, or getting things shipped, I'm focused on delivering impact and moving fast.

That's me on Solheimajökull glacier, squinting into the cold and taking in the wildness of it all. Iceland was pretty wild.

For the past few years, I've been helping scale Risk Ledger from an idea to a platform used by over 150 enterprise clients, including NHS, British Airways, and Virgin Money. I've been a founding engineer, a product leader, and someone who thrives in ambiguity.

I focus on what works. From defining strategy to working side-by-side with teams, my goal is to make sure progress happens and the right problems get solved. Whether it's launching new features, closing enterprise deals, or mentoring cross-functional teams, I drive momentum where it matters.

I've led product and engineering teams at startups, taking them from "just an idea" to something real. I founded SuegoFaults, a long-running Minecraft community, where I honed skills in user acquisition, engagement, and scalable systems - all of which translate to building and growing businesses.

Outside of work, I'm always experimenting - whether it's with AI, 35mm film photography, or the saxophone. I recharge outdoors and bring fresh ideas back to my work.

I care about building products that make a real difference to real people. I believe in momentum, clarity, and bringing others along for the ride. I learn by being in uncomfortable situations, by reflecting, and by admitting when I'm wrong.

I'm always thinking about what's next - how to apply what I've learned to new challenges and opportunities. Right now, I'm focused on making Risk Ledger better and staying open to whatever challenge comes next.

Got a tricky problem? Want to collaborate? Or just curious what I'm working on?