Michael Geise

The Problems I Solve

Many teams I work with feel:

Stuck in a development rut — it’s taken longer than expected, and there’s no clear end in sight
Uncertain about what to build — they have ideas, but no shared vision or process to move forward
Concerned about cost and complexity — the solution feels too big, expensive, or slow to build

If that sounds familiar, you're not alone — and there’s a better way.

My Approach

Clarify What to Build

It starts with a discovery process to align on vision and reduce guesswork:

Understand current status, goals, and roadblocks
Confirm problem fit, solution fit, and product/market fit
Use research, interviews, and analysis to identify where to focus

This creates a shared foundation to move forward confidently.

Answer Three Essential Questions

Is it feasible? — Can we realistically build this?
Is it viable? — Will it generate real business value?
Is it usable and valuable to users? — Does it solve a real problem in a usable way?

Build the Right Way

Once we know what to build, I help teams:

Define a clear, realistic vision and roadmap
Work iteratively — test, measure, adapt
Reduce waste, build in small increments
Leverage AI where it improves workflows or reduces friction
Stay aligned across product, design, and engineering

Testimonials

“I truly enjoyed my time working with Michael. He brings a unique combination of strategic vision and hands-on execution to everything he does. He seamlessly blends strong business acumen with deep UX expertise to deliver solutions that truly move the needle for both users and the business.”

Pete Fleming

Director, Product — Head of Product Academy @ Turnberry Solutions

“Michael has a talent for asking the right questions to get to the heart of client challenges, whether working with executive stakeholders or end users. His ability to balance user needs, timelines, and budgets while maintaining an infectiously positive attitude made him instrumental in accelerating multiple client projects to success.”

Sujan Kapadia

Director of Engineering, AI Practice Lead @ Chariot Solutions

“I learned so much about user engagement and how it impacted design from watching him work. Helping me understand our customer has led us to creating an engaging app for JMH that is beating industry standards. That does not happen by accident.”

Tracey Welson-Rossman

Chief Marketing Officer @ Chariot Solutions & Founder, CEO @ Journal My Health

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