Hi, i’m John, a product and UX strategy consultant with over 20 years helping teams build products that users love—and businesses need.
Get to Know Me
Get to Know Me
After leading digital projects as a COO, Head of Digital, and Senior Solution Consultant, I know that great products come from the right blend of business acumen, creative problem-solving, and relentless user focus. I’ve partnered with Fortune 500 companies, ambitious startups, and everything in between.
Bringing Ideas to Life
I bridge the gap between what users want and what businesses need. My sweet spot is translating insight into strategy—and strategy into real, measurable results.
Bringing Ideas to Life
I bridge the gap between what users want and what businesses need. My sweet spot is translating insight into strategy—and strategy into real, measurable results.
Bringing Ideas to Life
I bridge the gap between what users want and what businesses need. My sweet spot is translating insight into strategy—and strategy into real, measurable results.
Collaborate with Me
Partnership fuels progress. I work best alongside founders, teams, and leaders who want to dig deep, test early, and iterate fast—let’s put our heads together.
Collaborate with Me
Partnership fuels progress. I work best alongside founders, teams, and leaders who want to dig deep, test early, and iterate fast—let’s put our heads together.
Collaborate with Me
Partnership fuels progress. I work best alongside founders, teams, and leaders who want to dig deep, test early, and iterate fast—let’s put our heads together.
What Partnership Might Look Like
What Partnership Might Look Like
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Product Strategy & Roadmapping
Shape your vision, prioritize effectively, and build a roadmap that connects business goals, user needs, and tech realities. Get clarity and direction.
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Product Strategy & Roadmapping
Shape your vision, prioritize effectively, and build a roadmap that connects business goals, user needs, and tech realities. Get clarity and direction.
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Product Strategy & Roadmapping
Shape your vision, prioritize effectively, and build a roadmap that connects business goals, user needs, and tech realities. Get clarity and direction.
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Rapid User Validation
Quick, focused user research and testing to pinpoint what matters—prototype, test, and refine with real users before launch.
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Rapid User Validation
Quick, focused user research and testing to pinpoint what matters—prototype, test, and refine with real users before launch.
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Rapid User Validation
Quick, focused user research and testing to pinpoint what matters—prototype, test, and refine with real users before launch.
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Rapid User Validation
Quick, focused user research and testing to pinpoint what matters—prototype, test, and refine with real users before launch.
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UX Audits With Actionable Insights
Pinpoint what’s holding your product back. I deliver deep-dive audits with clear, prioritized recommendations—boost conversions, sharpen messaging, or streamline user flows.
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UX Audits With Actionable Insights
Pinpoint what’s holding your product back. I deliver deep-dive audits with clear, prioritized recommendations—boost conversions, sharpen messaging, or streamline user flows.
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UX Audits With Actionable Insights
Pinpoint what’s holding your product back. I deliver deep-dive audits with clear, prioritized recommendations—boost conversions, sharpen messaging, or streamline user flows.
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UX Audits With Actionable Insights
Pinpoint what’s holding your product back. I deliver deep-dive audits with clear, prioritized recommendations—boost conversions, sharpen messaging, or streamline user flows.
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Launch & Pivot Strategy
Early-stage or evolving? I help founders and teams validate new directions, find product/market fit, and turn vision into reality—without costly detours.
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Launch & Pivot Strategy
Early-stage or evolving? I help founders and teams validate new directions, find product/market fit, and turn vision into reality—without costly detours.
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Launch & Pivot Strategy
Early-stage or evolving? I help founders and teams validate new directions, find product/market fit, and turn vision into reality—without costly detours.
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Launch & Pivot Strategy
Early-stage or evolving? I help founders and teams validate new directions, find product/market fit, and turn vision into reality—without costly detours.
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Product & UX Discovery Sprints
Pressure-test your ideas before you build. My structured discovery process reveals what users really want, aligns teams, and sets you up for launch with confidence.
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Product & UX Discovery Sprints
Pressure-test your ideas before you build. My structured discovery process reveals what users really want, aligns teams, and sets you up for launch with confidence.
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Product & UX Discovery Sprints
Pressure-test your ideas before you build. My structured discovery process reveals what users really want, aligns teams, and sets you up for launch with confidence.
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Product & UX Discovery Sprints
Pressure-test your ideas before you build. My structured discovery process reveals what users really want, aligns teams, and sets you up for launch with confidence.
Featured Work
Featured Work
Featured Work
Portfolio
Feartured Portfolio
Less “case study,” more “here’s what actually worked.”
Real-world solutions from projects where the brief changed, and so did the outcome.
Living Confidently - From MVP to Market Leader
2016-2021
Product Management
Digital Leadership
Living Confidently - From MVP to Market Leader
2016-2021
Product Management
Living Confidently - From MVP to Market Leader
2016-2021
Living Confidently - From MVP to Market Leader
2016-2021
Product Management
Major Healthcare Provider – Confidential
2024
Product Management
AI Implementation
Major Healthcare Provider – Confidential
2024
Product Management
Major Healthcare Provider – Confidential
2024
Major Healthcare Provider – Confidential
2024
Product Management
Travel Agency – Confidential
2025
UX reseach
UX design
Travel Agency – Confidential
2025
UX reseach
Travel Agency – Confidential
2025
Travel Agency – Confidential
2025
UX reseach
From Crypto App to Enterprise Platform
2023
Product management
Product design
From Crypto App to Enterprise Platform
2023
Product management
From Crypto App to Enterprise Platform
2023
From Crypto App to Enterprise Platform
2023
Product management
Stats & Facts
Stats & Facts
Stats & Facts
I’ve led projects with big ambitions and even bigger spreadsheets. Here’s the proof that strategy, speed, and sarcasm can co-exist.
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Years Experience
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Years Experience
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Cups of Coffee During Launch Weeks
Always black. Occasionally fueled by panic.
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Cups of Coffee During Launch Weeks
Always black. Occasionally fueled by panic.
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Cups of Coffee During Launch Weeks
Always black. Occasionally fueled by panic.
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Cups of Coffee During Launch Weeks
Always black. Occasionally fueled by panic.
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Voices About Me
Voices About Me
Voices About Me
Testimonials
Trusted By Experts.
John Kester has been a reliable, creative, and highly effective partner across product development, user experience, and project management at Toggle. Whatever the challenge, he brings clarity, follow-through, and a thoughtful approach that consistently delivers results.
Dan Blank
CEO & Founder
Toggle Robotics
John Kester has been a reliable, creative, and highly effective partner across product development, user experience, and project management at Toggle. Whatever the challenge, he brings clarity, follow-through, and a thoughtful approach that consistently delivers results.
Dan Blank
CEO & Founder
Toggle Robotics
John Kester has been a reliable, creative, and highly effective partner across product development, user experience, and project management at Toggle. Whatever the challenge, he brings clarity, follow-through, and a thoughtful approach that consistently delivers results.
Dan Blank
CEO & Founder
Toggle Robotics
John Kester has been a reliable, creative, and highly effective partner across product development, user experience, and project management at Toggle. Whatever the challenge, he brings clarity, follow-through, and a thoughtful approach that consistently delivers results.
Dan Blank
CEO & Founder
Toggle Robotics
John has a real talent for understanding users—whether it’s a service, product, or digital experience. He’s always the voice reminding us to put customers first and makes sure the end result truly connects with the people it’s meant for.
Victor Rivera
CEO & Founder
Agenda
John has a real talent for understanding users—whether it’s a service, product, or digital experience. He’s always the voice reminding us to put customers first and makes sure the end result truly connects with the people it’s meant for.
Victor Rivera
CEO & Founder
Agenda
John has a real talent for understanding users—whether it’s a service, product, or digital experience. He’s always the voice reminding us to put customers first and makes sure the end result truly connects with the people it’s meant for.
Victor Rivera
CEO & Founder
Agenda
John has a real talent for understanding users—whether it’s a service, product, or digital experience. He’s always the voice reminding us to put customers first and makes sure the end result truly connects with the people it’s meant for.
Victor Rivera
CEO & Founder
Agenda
FAQ
FAQ
FAQ
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What types of projects do you take on?
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Who are your typical clients?
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How do you add value to digital projects?
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Can you help with digital transformation?
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Are your engagements flexible?
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What’s the best way to start working together?
What types of projects do you take on?
Who are your typical clients?
How do you add value to digital projects?
Can you help with digital transformation?
Are your engagements flexible?
What’s the best way to start working together?
01
What types of projects do you take on?
02
Who are your typical clients?
03
How do you add value to digital projects?
04
Can you help with digital transformation?
05
Are your engagements flexible?
06
What’s the best way to start working together?
Let's Work Together
Let's Work Together
Let's Work Together
Contact Now
Contact Me!
Let’s create something amazing together! Reach out I’d love to hear about your project and ideas.