Scott Runkel

Scott is a seasoned, hands-on leader specializing in Strategy, Product Design, and Product Management, with a proven track record in driving digital transformations. Recognized for orchestrating human-centered solutions in both emerging digital and physical spheres, he adeptly balances research, creativity, and empathy to steer cross-functional teams beyond what they thought possible. “Are we solving the right problem? How might we strike that intricate balance between what users need and what the business wants? What are ways to influence and inspire teams to do the best work of their lives?”

With a career spanning various industries, his forward-thinking approaches consistently propel innovation, facilitating tangible outcomes in the face of challenging transformations, such as was the case at Walmart, H&R Block, McKinsey, Caterpillar, and Best Buy, among others. Scott’s profound passion for the craftsmanship of design permeates every facet of his work, from crafting holistic and engaging experiences to forging robust product strategies.

His areas of expertise include:

• • Qualitative research and design thinking methodologies. He is adept in navigating the overlap of product design and product management, utilizing Scrum and Kanban, and employing rapid prototyping and usability testing for optimized product development.
  • Skill in leading projects within tightly regulated industries, melding innovative solutions with strict adherence to compliance standards.
  • Strategic planning acumen that harmoniously aligns the objectives of users, business, and technology. This alignment ensures unified team progression, driving cohesive and focused efforts each quarter.
  • Extensive experience in shaping and prototyping product visions, transforming abstract ideas into tangible and actionable plans. This process involves meticulous blueprinting and iterative testing, laying a solid foundation for successful product rollout and adoption.

Scott has started his practice at Split Pattern to continue his work in solving some of the world’s most impactful problems where humanity, technology and business converge

Outside of the professional realm, Scott pursues his interest in fine art, a journey you can follow on Instagram and see in his portfolio.