Callie Schneider
Product discovery leader turning complexity into clarity to help teams build what truly matters.
Creating anything worthwhile starts with openness. Ideas begin unformed, and the 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 approach making things. Working with my hands taught me how things fit together. Building products revealed how ideas change once they meet reality. Leading teams made it clear how progress accelerates when people work well together. Exploring unfamiliar places taught me that clarity often comes from trying things rather than overthinking them. Those experiences shape how I work today.
For me, product discovery is about figuring things out by doing. Taking ideas apart and recombining them in new ways to see what actually works.
I keep coming back to a simple question: how do we give the right ideas enough room to emerge and become something real?
How I work
Discovery Leadership
I work with teams to define what needs to be learned and how we’ll learn it. We make assumptions explicit, choose the highest-value unknowns, and set up a steady loop of testing and synthesis. The output is clarity on what changed, what it means, and what we should do next.
Concept Clarity
I work with teams to define the idea in a way that holds up. We clarify what it is, what it isn’t, and the constraints and tradeoffs that come with it. The output is a concept that’s specific enough to build against and consistent enough that different people can contribute without pulling it in different directions.
Product Discernment
I work with teams to make sharper product calls as options emerge. We evaluate paths against a clear quality bar, reduce unnecessary complexity, and decide what to pursue now, what to defer, and what to stop. The output is cleaner decisions that improve the product instead of just adding more.
Decision and Alignment
I work with teams to make decisions clearly and keep alignment intact as new information shows up. I facilitate the conversations that matter, document what was decided and why, and keep stakeholders oriented around the current reality. The output is less churn and fewer repeated debates.
Discovery Leadership
I work with teams to define what needs to be learned and how we’ll learn it. We make assumptions explicit, choose the highest-value unknowns, and set up a steady loop of testing and synthesis. The output is clarity on what changed, what it means, and what we should do next.
Concept Clarity
I work with teams to define the idea in a way that holds up. We clarify what it is, what it isn’t, and the constraints and tradeoffs that come with it. The output is a concept that’s specific enough to build against and consistent enough that different people can contribute without pulling it in different directions.
Product Discernment
I work with teams to make sharper product calls as options emerge. We evaluate paths against a clear quality bar, reduce unnecessary complexity, and decide what to pursue now, what to defer, and what to stop. The output is cleaner decisions that improve the product instead of just adding more.
Decision and Alignment
I work with teams to make decisions clearly and keep alignment intact as new information shows up. I facilitate the conversations that matter, document what was decided and why, and keep stakeholders oriented around the current reality. The output is less churn and fewer repeated debates.
Discovery Leadership
I work with teams to define what needs to be learned and how we’ll learn it. We make assumptions explicit, choose the highest-value unknowns, and set up a steady loop of testing and synthesis. The output is clarity on what changed, what it means, and what we should do next.
Concept Clarity
I work with teams to define the idea in a way that holds up. We clarify what it is, what it isn’t, and the constraints and tradeoffs that come with it. The output is a concept that’s specific enough to build against and consistent enough that different people can contribute without pulling it in different directions.
Product Discernment
I work with teams to make sharper product calls as options emerge. We evaluate paths against a clear quality bar, reduce unnecessary complexity, and decide what to pursue now, what to defer, and what to stop. The output is cleaner decisions that improve the product instead of just adding more.
Decision and Alignment
I work with teams to make decisions clearly and keep alignment intact as new information shows up. I facilitate the conversations that matter, document what was decided and why, and keep stakeholders oriented around the current reality. The output is less churn and fewer repeated debates.
“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