Callie Schneider
Product leader and systems architect turning complexity into clarity to help teams build what truly matters.
Creating anything worthwhile starts with openness. Ideas begin unformed, and the real work is creating the conditions where they can take shape. Structure shouldn’t confine creativity; it should make space for curiosity, play, and rapid iteration so ideas have room to become what they’re meant to be.
I’ve moved through a lot of different worlds, each one shaping how I think and work. I rode a motorcycle across countries with nothing but a tent and the gear I could carry. I spent time at REI learning what people trust when conditions stop being comfortable. I learned the discipline and craft of offset printing and packaging at Dynagraphics Inc., and later stepped into product and operations at Tanner Goods, where everything was built by hand and built to last. From there I led packaging design and development at Leatherman Tool Group, eventually moving into broader product leadership roles, taking ideas from ideation to market. Now I work independently with organizations, helping them bring clarity to what they want to create and building the systems that let those ideas take shape.
All of that informs how I approach building things. Budgets, timelines, and process matter, but they’re there to support exploration, not replace it. The real challenge is designing systems that give ideas space to grow. The question I come back to is simple: how do we build an environment where the right idea has room to emerge and become what it should become?
Areas of focus
Product Strategy
Definining what to build and why
Translating early ideas into direction
Product roadmapping and prioritization
Clarifying user needs and value propositions
System & Workflow Design
Mapping how teams, tools, and decisions fit together
Designing workflows that reduce friction
Creating operating models for growing organizations
Improving cross-functional clarity and handoffs
Program Leadership
Running complex, multi-team initiatives
Bringing structure to ambiguity
Aligning stakeholders around shared outcomes
Turning strategy into a repeatable way of working
Concept Development & Exploration
Working with early-stage ideas before they’re fully formed
Pressure-testing assumptions
Facilitating collaborative thinking and workshops
Shaping possibility into something actionable
Product Strategy
Definining what to build and why
Translating early ideas into direction
Product roadmapping and prioritization
Clarifying user needs and value propositions
System & Workflow Design
Mapping how teams, tools, and decisions fit together
Designing workflows that reduce friction
Creating operating models for growing organizations
Improving cross-functional clarity and handoffs
Program Leadership
Running complex, multi-team initiatives
Bringing structure to ambiguity
Aligning stakeholders around shared outcomes
Turning strategy into a repeatable way of working
Concept Development & Exploration
Working with early-stage ideas before they’re fully formed
Pressure-testing assumptions
Facilitating collaborative thinking and workshops
Shaping possibility into something actionable
Product Strategy
Definining what to build and why
Translating early ideas into direction
Product roadmapping and prioritization
Clarifying user needs and value propositions
System & Workflow Design
Mapping how teams, tools, and decisions fit together
Designing workflows that reduce friction
Creating operating models for growing organizations
Improving cross-functional clarity and handoffs
Program Leadership
Running complex, multi-team initiatives
Bringing structure to ambiguity
Aligning stakeholders around shared outcomes
Turning strategy into a repeatable way of working
Concept Development & Exploration
Working with early-stage ideas before they’re fully formed
Pressure-testing assumptions
Facilitating collaborative thinking and workshops
Shaping possibility into something actionable
“Callie is an exceptional out-of-the-box problem solver who brings a consistently professional approach. Callie and I worked together for many years on multiple projects of varying complexity, and his ability to build relationships and keep teams aligned on a common goal was always a contributing factor to our success. I feel fortunate to have worked with him. If he’s on the market, you would be lucky to have him on your team. He’s one of those uncommon employees with a lot of intangibles. As a co-worker you can’t ask for better. Callie is energetic, loyal, and funny. On days when the team lacks energy or the there’s too much silence in a brainstorm, you can count on Callie to lift everyone up."
Jeremy Rodriguez, Product & Innovations Leader @ Leatherman Tool Group
"Having spent the better part of the last 5 years with Callie I can say he is one of the most passionate, thoughtful, and engaged people I’ve ever worked with. He balances an unmatched attention to detail with a strong creative wit, making him a great member of a Product Development team. He is comfortable with abstract concepts, and when he is on projects that lack clarity he attacks them to learn as much as he can and create concrete development plans. As a co-worker you can’t ask for better. Callie is energetic, loyal, and funny. On days when the team lacks energy or the there’s too much silence in a brainstorm, you can count on Callie to lift everyone up."
Justin Hoyt, Sales Manager @ Leatherman Tool Group
"Callie is truly remarkable. He has a deep understanding of product development, product management, and go-to-market strategy. He brings so much enthusiasm, knowledge, expertise, and innovative thinking to every project. But his real super power, is his creative, out of the box approach that empowers brands to truly innovate and create incredible product. We had the pleasure of working together at Leatherman where Callie was a key component to Leatherman’s brand communication strategy, which speaks to his ability to work cross-functionally. Both charming, intuitive, and talented Callie would make a great addition to any team. I sincerely hope to work with him again.
Whitney DeBree, Marketing Director @ Shibumi Shade
"Callie is recognized by our entire leadership team for his excellent project management skills. His ability to keep multiple development teams on track and aligned on goals proved to be beneficial for all parties involved. With Callie, meetings were looked forward to and were enjoyable. I'm someone who greatly values relationships and clear communication. I regard Callie as a "High Warmth-High Competence" communicator. I'm not alone in my eagerness to work with Callie again on a future project!"
Craig O'Neill, VP of Training @ Autoflow
"Callie is absolutely wonderful to work with - he has great insight, excellent analytical skills, is a self-starter, and always produces very high quality deliverables. On top of that, he is enjoyable to work with, and our client loves him. Great brain, personality, heart - he is the complete package. I would hire him without any hesitation to work with me again on any enterprise program or project, and I hope I will have the chance to do so!"
Lee Ann Moldovanyi, SR Consultant @ ACE Moldovanyi LLC
“Callie is an exceptional out-of-the-box problem solver who brings a consistently professional approach. Callie and I worked together for many years on multiple projects of varying complexity, and his ability to build relationships and keep teams aligned on a common goal was always a contributing factor to our success. I feel fortunate to have worked with him. If he’s on the market, you would be lucky to have him on your team. He’s one of those uncommon employees with a lot of intangibles. As a co-worker you can’t ask for better. Callie is energetic, loyal, and funny. On days when the team lacks energy or the there’s too much silence in a brainstorm, you can count on Callie to lift everyone up."
Jeremy Rodriguez, Product & Innovations Leader @ Leatherman Tool Group
"Having spent the better part of the last 5 years with Callie I can say he is one of the most passionate, thoughtful, and engaged people I’ve ever worked with. He balances an unmatched attention to detail with a strong creative wit, making him a great member of a Product Development team. He is comfortable with abstract concepts, and when he is on projects that lack clarity he attacks them to learn as much as he can and create concrete development plans. As a co-worker you can’t ask for better. Callie is energetic, loyal, and funny. On days when the team lacks energy or the there’s too much silence in a brainstorm, you can count on Callie to lift everyone up."
Justin Hoyt, Sales Manager @ Leatherman Tool Group
"Callie is truly remarkable. He has a deep understanding of product development, product management, and go-to-market strategy. He brings so much enthusiasm, knowledge, expertise, and innovative thinking to every project. But his real super power, is his creative, out of the box approach that empowers brands to truly innovate and create incredible product. We had the pleasure of working together at Leatherman where Callie was a key component to Leatherman’s brand communication strategy, which speaks to his ability to work cross-functionally. Both charming, intuitive, and talented Callie would make a great addition to any team. I sincerely hope to work with him again.
Whitney DeBree, Marketing Director @ Shibumi Shade
"Callie is recognized by our entire leadership team for his excellent project management skills. His ability to keep multiple development teams on track and aligned on goals proved to be beneficial for all parties involved. With Callie, meetings were looked forward to and were enjoyable. I'm someone who greatly values relationships and clear communication. I regard Callie as a "High Warmth-High Competence" communicator. I'm not alone in my eagerness to work with Callie again on a future project!"
Craig O'Neill, VP of Training @ Autoflow
"Callie is absolutely wonderful to work with - he has great insight, excellent analytical skills, is a self-starter, and always produces very high quality deliverables. On top of that, he is enjoyable to work with, and our client loves him. Great brain, personality, heart - he is the complete package. I would hire him without any hesitation to work with me again on any enterprise program or project, and I hope I will have the chance to do so!"
Lee Ann Moldovanyi, SR Consultant @ ACE Moldovanyi LLC
“Callie is an exceptional out-of-the-box problem solver who brings a consistently professional approach. Callie and I worked together for many years on multiple projects of varying complexity, and his ability to build relationships and keep teams aligned on a common goal was always a contributing factor to our success. I feel fortunate to have worked with him. If he’s on the market, you would be lucky to have him on your team. He’s one of those uncommon employees with a lot of intangibles. As a co-worker you can’t ask for better. Callie is energetic, loyal, and funny. On days when the team lacks energy or the there’s too much silence in a brainstorm, you can count on Callie to lift everyone up."
Jeremy Rodriguez, Product & Innovations Leader @ Leatherman Tool Group
"Having spent the better part of the last 5 years with Callie I can say he is one of the most passionate, thoughtful, and engaged people I’ve ever worked with. He balances an unmatched attention to detail with a strong creative wit, making him a great member of a Product Development team. He is comfortable with abstract concepts, and when he is on projects that lack clarity he attacks them to learn as much as he can and create concrete development plans. As a co-worker you can’t ask for better. Callie is energetic, loyal, and funny. On days when the team lacks energy or the there’s too much silence in a brainstorm, you can count on Callie to lift everyone up."
Justin Hoyt, Sales Manager @ Leatherman Tool Group
"Callie is truly remarkable. He has a deep understanding of product development, product management, and go-to-market strategy. He brings so much enthusiasm, knowledge, expertise, and innovative thinking to every project. But his real super power, is his creative, out of the box approach that empowers brands to truly innovate and create incredible product. We had the pleasure of working together at Leatherman where Callie was a key component to Leatherman’s brand communication strategy, which speaks to his ability to work cross-functionally. Both charming, intuitive, and talented Callie would make a great addition to any team. I sincerely hope to work with him again.
Whitney DeBree, Marketing Director @ Shibumi Shade
"Callie is recognized by our entire leadership team for his excellent project management skills. His ability to keep multiple development teams on track and aligned on goals proved to be beneficial for all parties involved. With Callie, meetings were looked forward to and were enjoyable. I'm someone who greatly values relationships and clear communication. I regard Callie as a "High Warmth-High Competence" communicator. I'm not alone in my eagerness to work with Callie again on a future project!"
Craig O'Neill, VP of Training @ Autoflow
"Callie is absolutely wonderful to work with - he has great insight, excellent analytical skills, is a self-starter, and always produces very high quality deliverables. On top of that, he is enjoyable to work with, and our client loves him. Great brain, personality, heart - he is the complete package. I would hire him without any hesitation to work with me again on any enterprise program or project, and I hope I will have the chance to do so!"
Lee Ann Moldovanyi, SR Consultant @ ACE Moldovanyi LLC
“Callie is an exceptional out-of-the-box problem solver who brings a consistently professional approach. Callie and I worked together for many years on multiple projects of varying complexity, and his ability to build relationships and keep teams aligned on a common goal was always a contributing factor to our success. I feel fortunate to have worked with him. If he’s on the market, you would be lucky to have him on your team. He’s one of those uncommon employees with a lot of intangibles. As a co-worker you can’t ask for better. Callie is energetic, loyal, and funny. On days when the team lacks energy or the there’s too much silence in a brainstorm, you can count on Callie to lift everyone up."
Jeremy Rodriguez, Product & Innovations Leader @ Leatherman Tool Group
"Having spent the better part of the last 5 years with Callie I can say he is one of the most passionate, thoughtful, and engaged people I’ve ever worked with. He balances an unmatched attention to detail with a strong creative wit, making him a great member of a Product Development team. He is comfortable with abstract concepts, and when he is on projects that lack clarity he attacks them to learn as much as he can and create concrete development plans. As a co-worker you can’t ask for better. Callie is energetic, loyal, and funny. On days when the team lacks energy or the there’s too much silence in a brainstorm, you can count on Callie to lift everyone up."
Justin Hoyt, Sales Manager @ Leatherman Tool Group
"Callie is truly remarkable. He has a deep understanding of product development, product management, and go-to-market strategy. He brings so much enthusiasm, knowledge, expertise, and innovative thinking to every project. But his real super power, is his creative, out of the box approach that empowers brands to truly innovate and create incredible product. We had the pleasure of working together at Leatherman where Callie was a key component to Leatherman’s brand communication strategy, which speaks to his ability to work cross-functionally. Both charming, intuitive, and talented Callie would make a great addition to any team. I sincerely hope to work with him again.
Whitney DeBree, Marketing Director @ Shibumi Shade
"Callie is recognized by our entire leadership team for his excellent project management skills. His ability to keep multiple development teams on track and aligned on goals proved to be beneficial for all parties involved. With Callie, meetings were looked forward to and were enjoyable. I'm someone who greatly values relationships and clear communication. I regard Callie as a "High Warmth-High Competence" communicator. I'm not alone in my eagerness to work with Callie again on a future project!"
Craig O'Neill, VP of Training @ Autoflow
"Callie is absolutely wonderful to work with - he has great insight, excellent analytical skills, is a self-starter, and always produces very high quality deliverables. On top of that, he is enjoyable to work with, and our client loves him. Great brain, personality, heart - he is the complete package. I would hire him without any hesitation to work with me again on any enterprise program or project, and I hope I will have the chance to do so!"
Lee Ann Moldovanyi, SR Consultant @ ACE Moldovanyi LLC
“Callie is an exceptional out-of-the-box problem solver who brings a consistently professional approach. Callie and I worked together for many years on multiple projects of varying complexity, and his ability to build relationships and keep teams aligned on a common goal was always a contributing factor to our success. I feel fortunate to have worked with him. If he’s on the market, you would be lucky to have him on your team. He’s one of those uncommon employees with a lot of intangibles. As a co-worker you can’t ask for better. Callie is energetic, loyal, and funny. On days when the team lacks energy or the there’s too much silence in a brainstorm, you can count on Callie to lift everyone up."
Jeremy Rodriguez, Product & Innovations Leader @ Leatherman Tool Group
"Having spent the better part of the last 5 years with Callie I can say he is one of the most passionate, thoughtful, and engaged people I’ve ever worked with. He balances an unmatched attention to detail with a strong creative wit, making him a great member of a Product Development team. He is comfortable with abstract concepts, and when he is on projects that lack clarity he attacks them to learn as much as he can and create concrete development plans. As a co-worker you can’t ask for better. Callie is energetic, loyal, and funny. On days when the team lacks energy or the there’s too much silence in a brainstorm, you can count on Callie to lift everyone up."
Justin Hoyt, Sales Manager @ Leatherman Tool Group
"Callie is truly remarkable. He has a deep understanding of product development, product management, and go-to-market strategy. He brings so much enthusiasm, knowledge, expertise, and innovative thinking to every project. But his real super power, is his creative, out of the box approach that empowers brands to truly innovate and create incredible product. We had the pleasure of working together at Leatherman where Callie was a key component to Leatherman’s brand communication strategy, which speaks to his ability to work cross-functionally. Both charming, intuitive, and talented Callie would make a great addition to any team. I sincerely hope to work with him again.
Whitney DeBree, Marketing Director @ Shibumi Shade
"Callie is recognized by our entire leadership team for his excellent project management skills. His ability to keep multiple development teams on track and aligned on goals proved to be beneficial for all parties involved. With Callie, meetings were looked forward to and were enjoyable. I'm someone who greatly values relationships and clear communication. I regard Callie as a "High Warmth-High Competence" communicator. I'm not alone in my eagerness to work with Callie again on a future project!"
Craig O'Neill, VP of Training @ Autoflow
"Callie is absolutely wonderful to work with - he has great insight, excellent analytical skills, is a self-starter, and always produces very high quality deliverables. On top of that, he is enjoyable to work with, and our client loves him. Great brain, personality, heart - he is the complete package. I would hire him without any hesitation to work with me again on any enterprise program or project, and I hope I will have the chance to do so!"
Lee Ann Moldovanyi, SR Consultant @ ACE Moldovanyi LLC
“Callie is an exceptional out-of-the-box problem solver who brings a consistently professional approach. Callie and I worked together for many years on multiple projects of varying complexity, and his ability to build relationships and keep teams aligned on a common goal was always a contributing factor to our success. I feel fortunate to have worked with him. If he’s on the market, you would be lucky to have him on your team. He’s one of those uncommon employees with a lot of intangibles. As a co-worker you can’t ask for better. Callie is energetic, loyal, and funny. On days when the team lacks energy or the there’s too much silence in a brainstorm, you can count on Callie to lift everyone up."
Jeremy Rodriguez, Product & Innovations Leader @ Leatherman Tool Group
"Having spent the better part of the last 5 years with Callie I can say he is one of the most passionate, thoughtful, and engaged people I’ve ever worked with. He balances an unmatched attention to detail with a strong creative wit, making him a great member of a Product Development team. He is comfortable with abstract concepts, and when he is on projects that lack clarity he attacks them to learn as much as he can and create concrete development plans. As a co-worker you can’t ask for better. Callie is energetic, loyal, and funny. On days when the team lacks energy or the there’s too much silence in a brainstorm, you can count on Callie to lift everyone up."
Justin Hoyt, Sales Manager @ Leatherman Tool Group
"Callie is truly remarkable. He has a deep understanding of product development, product management, and go-to-market strategy. He brings so much enthusiasm, knowledge, expertise, and innovative thinking to every project. But his real super power, is his creative, out of the box approach that empowers brands to truly innovate and create incredible product. We had the pleasure of working together at Leatherman where Callie was a key component to Leatherman’s brand communication strategy, which speaks to his ability to work cross-functionally. Both charming, intuitive, and talented Callie would make a great addition to any team. I sincerely hope to work with him again.
Whitney DeBree, Marketing Director @ Shibumi Shade
"Callie is recognized by our entire leadership team for his excellent project management skills. His ability to keep multiple development teams on track and aligned on goals proved to be beneficial for all parties involved. With Callie, meetings were looked forward to and were enjoyable. I'm someone who greatly values relationships and clear communication. I regard Callie as a "High Warmth-High Competence" communicator. I'm not alone in my eagerness to work with Callie again on a future project!"
Craig O'Neill, VP of Training @ Autoflow
"Callie is absolutely wonderful to work with - he has great insight, excellent analytical skills, is a self-starter, and always produces very high quality deliverables. On top of that, he is enjoyable to work with, and our client loves him. Great brain, personality, heart - he is the complete package. I would hire him without any hesitation to work with me again on any enterprise program or project, and I hope I will have the chance to do so!"
Lee Ann Moldovanyi, SR Consultant @ ACE Moldovanyi LLC
“Callie is an exceptional out-of-the-box problem solver who brings a consistently professional approach. Callie and I worked together for many years on multiple projects of varying complexity, and his ability to build relationships and keep teams aligned on a common goal was always a contributing factor to our success. I feel fortunate to have worked with him. If he’s on the market, you would be lucky to have him on your team. He’s one of those uncommon employees with a lot of intangibles. As a co-worker you can’t ask for better. Callie is energetic, loyal, and funny. On days when the team lacks energy or the there’s too much silence in a brainstorm, you can count on Callie to lift everyone up."
Jeremy Rodriguez, Product & Innovations Leader @ Leatherman Tool Group
"Having spent the better part of the last 5 years with Callie I can say he is one of the most passionate, thoughtful, and engaged people I’ve ever worked with. He balances an unmatched attention to detail with a strong creative wit, making him a great member of a Product Development team. He is comfortable with abstract concepts, and when he is on projects that lack clarity he attacks them to learn as much as he can and create concrete development plans. As a co-worker you can’t ask for better. Callie is energetic, loyal, and funny. On days when the team lacks energy or the there’s too much silence in a brainstorm, you can count on Callie to lift everyone up."
Justin Hoyt, Sales Manager @ Leatherman Tool Group
"Callie is truly remarkable. He has a deep understanding of product development, product management, and go-to-market strategy. He brings so much enthusiasm, knowledge, expertise, and innovative thinking to every project. But his real super power, is his creative, out of the box approach that empowers brands to truly innovate and create incredible product. We had the pleasure of working together at Leatherman where Callie was a key component to Leatherman’s brand communication strategy, which speaks to his ability to work cross-functionally. Both charming, intuitive, and talented Callie would make a great addition to any team. I sincerely hope to work with him again.
Whitney DeBree, Marketing Director @ Shibumi Shade
"Callie is recognized by our entire leadership team for his excellent project management skills. His ability to keep multiple development teams on track and aligned on goals proved to be beneficial for all parties involved. With Callie, meetings were looked forward to and were enjoyable. I'm someone who greatly values relationships and clear communication. I regard Callie as a "High Warmth-High Competence" communicator. I'm not alone in my eagerness to work with Callie again on a future project!"
Craig O'Neill, VP of Training @ Autoflow
"Callie is absolutely wonderful to work with - he has great insight, excellent analytical skills, is a self-starter, and always produces very high quality deliverables. On top of that, he is enjoyable to work with, and our client loves him. Great brain, personality, heart - he is the complete package. I would hire him without any hesitation to work with me again on any enterprise program or project, and I hope I will have the chance to do so!"
Lee Ann Moldovanyi, SR Consultant @ ACE Moldovanyi LLC
“Callie is an exceptional out-of-the-box problem solver who brings a consistently professional approach. Callie and I worked together for many years on multiple projects of varying complexity, and his ability to build relationships and keep teams aligned on a common goal was always a contributing factor to our success. I feel fortunate to have worked with him. If he’s on the market, you would be lucky to have him on your team. He’s one of those uncommon employees with a lot of intangibles. As a co-worker you can’t ask for better. Callie is energetic, loyal, and funny. On days when the team lacks energy or the there’s too much silence in a brainstorm, you can count on Callie to lift everyone up."
Jeremy Rodriguez, Product & Innovations Leader @ Leatherman Tool Group
"Having spent the better part of the last 5 years with Callie I can say he is one of the most passionate, thoughtful, and engaged people I’ve ever worked with. He balances an unmatched attention to detail with a strong creative wit, making him a great member of a Product Development team. He is comfortable with abstract concepts, and when he is on projects that lack clarity he attacks them to learn as much as he can and create concrete development plans. As a co-worker you can’t ask for better. Callie is energetic, loyal, and funny. On days when the team lacks energy or the there’s too much silence in a brainstorm, you can count on Callie to lift everyone up."
Justin Hoyt, Sales Manager @ Leatherman Tool Group
"Callie is truly remarkable. He has a deep understanding of product development, product management, and go-to-market strategy. He brings so much enthusiasm, knowledge, expertise, and innovative thinking to every project. But his real super power, is his creative, out of the box approach that empowers brands to truly innovate and create incredible product. We had the pleasure of working together at Leatherman where Callie was a key component to Leatherman’s brand communication strategy, which speaks to his ability to work cross-functionally. Both charming, intuitive, and talented Callie would make a great addition to any team. I sincerely hope to work with him again.
Whitney DeBree, Marketing Director @ Shibumi Shade
"Callie is recognized by our entire leadership team for his excellent project management skills. His ability to keep multiple development teams on track and aligned on goals proved to be beneficial for all parties involved. With Callie, meetings were looked forward to and were enjoyable. I'm someone who greatly values relationships and clear communication. I regard Callie as a "High Warmth-High Competence" communicator. I'm not alone in my eagerness to work with Callie again on a future project!"
Craig O'Neill, VP of Training @ Autoflow
"Callie is absolutely wonderful to work with - he has great insight, excellent analytical skills, is a self-starter, and always produces very high quality deliverables. On top of that, he is enjoyable to work with, and our client loves him. Great brain, personality, heart - he is the complete package. I would hire him without any hesitation to work with me again on any enterprise program or project, and I hope I will have the chance to do so!"
Lee Ann Moldovanyi, SR Consultant @ ACE Moldovanyi LLC