Sam Lyon | Product Builder & Video Technologist
Sam Lyon
Product Builder & Video Technologist
I spend my time bridging the gap between complex video engineering and product strategy. For 15 years, I've built products that reach millions—from broadcast hardware at Blackmagic Design to streaming platforms at Vimeo.
I don't just ship features. I build the operational frameworks that help product and engineering teams work better together, measuring what matters and cutting through bureaucracy.
What I Do
- Technical Product Strategy: I translate engineering constraints into product opportunities, specifically in video infrastructure, encoding, and delivery.
- Product Operations: I turn messy cross-team dependencies into clear execution paths.
- Accessibility: I treat inclusive design as a core requirement, not a compliance checkbox.
- Live Production: I still love the rush of live events—where there are no do-overs.
Recent Work
Helping Teams Ship I build roadmap systems and visibility tools that create clarity without adding busywork.
Video Infrastructure I partner with engineers to turn codec adoption (AV1, HEVC) and delivery optimization into better user experiences.
Inclusive Design I develop accessibility programs that make products work for everyone, driving innovation through constraint.
We Should Talk If
- You're building technical products at scale.
- Your team needs process without the bureaucracy.
- You're working in video, streaming, or API-first infrastructure.
- You value accessibility as a design principle.
Explore
Product Management → From vision to delivery.
Skills & Methodologies → Technical and strategic capabilities.
Project Management → Coordinating complex initiatives.
Inclusive Design → Building for everyone.
Live Experiences → Real-time connection.
My Journey → 15 years in video.
Let's Connect
I'm exploring Product Management, Ops, and Program Management roles in video tech and API platforms.
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