Hello, I'm
Andrew Dittrich
Product Executive & AI Strategist
20+ years driving SaaS growth, building AI-powered products, and leading cross-functional teams. Passionate about transforming complex industries through innovative technology.
About Me
Building products that matter at the intersection of technology and human potential
I'm a product executive based in Kansas City, with a passion for scaling SaaS products from startup to multi-million ARR. My journey spans aviation technology, healthcare IT, and mobile applications.
Currently at Flight Schedule Pro, I lead product strategy for a portfolio generating $15M+ in ARR, including defining AI strategy for student outcomes and operational insights. I believe in data-driven decision making, customer-centric design, and the transformative power of AI to solve complex problems.
When I'm not building products, you'll find me exploring the latest in AI tooling, experimenting with Cursor and Agent-OS, and staying curious about what's next in technology.
Experience
A journey through aviation tech, healthcare IT, and mobile innovation
Director of Product Management
Flight Schedule Pro
Leading product strategy for a portfolio of 7 SaaS offerings and 4 native iOS/Mac apps generating $15M+ ARR. Defined AI strategy including ML-driven forecasting models for student churn prediction and AI instructor copilots.
- ▹Increased NPS by 16% (48 → 56) and ACV by 30% ($4.83k → $6.28k)
- ▹Reduced churn by 1.3% (5.1% → 3.8%) YoY
- ▹Led M&A strategy resulting in 2 acquisitions creating ~$3.5M in new ARR
- ▹Implemented payments gateway with 16% BPS increase across $260M in payments
Product Manager
Flight Schedule Pro
Created and launched a new SaaS product for aircraft maintenance workflows including mechanic enablement, ticket management, and FAA compliance documentation.
- ▹Launched product contributing $500k to top line ARR growth
- ▹Acquired 110+ B2B subscribers within first year
- ▹Ensured FAA regulatory, safety, and compliance standards
- ▹Led sales and marketing for product-market fit validation
Director of Product Management
Artisan / Engage Mobile
Helped clients identify strategies for adopting software solutions and process improvements. Developed data-driven product strategies and roadmaps for short and long-term outcomes.
- ▹Guided product strategy, design, and user experience
- ▹Led product-market fit evaluation and usability testing
- ▹Employed value-added metrics for backlog prioritization
Senior Strategist
Cerner
Strategist for Cerner's mobile offerings including Nursing and Physician communication and clinical workflows across iOS, Android, and Mobile Web platforms.
- ▹Responsible for solution strategy, capability creation, and roadmap
- ▹Coordinated go-to-market strategy across functional teams
- ▹Worked directly with clients on enhancement requests
Practice Manager
Cerner
Managed 25 engineers (domestic + offshore) delivering $4M annual revenue with full P&L ownership.
- ▹Managed P&L, bookings, and profitability metrics
- ▹Led domestic and offshore engineering teams
Team Lead / Software Architect / Engineer
Cerner
Technical leadership role managing engineering teams and delivering healthcare software deployments across 8 countries.
- ▹Managed 10 engineers across U.S. and international teams
- ▹Delivered $1.2M annually in healthcare software deployments
Skills & Expertise
The tools, methodologies, and domains I've mastered over 20+ years
Product Leadership
- Portfolio Management
- AI Product Strategy
- P&L Ownership
- M&A Integration
- Go-to-Market Strategy
Execution & Delivery
- AI Product Methodology
- Agile / Scrum
- Outcome-Based Roadmaps
- User-Centered Design
- Product Ops
AI & Analytics
- Predictive Analytics
- AI Copilots
- ML-Driven Forecasting
- Voice of Customer Insights
- Cursor & Agent-OS
Domain Expertise
- SaaS / B2B
- Aviation Technology
- Healthcare IT
- Mobile Applications
- FAA Compliance
Featured Work
Key projects and initiatives that showcase my impact
AI-Powered Student Outcomes
Defined and implemented AI strategy for student success prediction, including ML-driven forecasting models for churn prediction and AI instructor copilots at Flight Schedule Pro.
Aircraft Maintenance SaaS
Created a comprehensive SaaS product for aircraft maintenance workflows including mechanic enablement, ticket management, time tracking, documentation, inventory, and billing.
Payments Gateway Integration
Led implementation of a new payments gateway processing $260M in total payments, resulting in significant revenue improvements through BPS optimization.
Product Ops & Analytics Platform
Implemented system-wide product ops, feedback collection, analytics, and AI-driven insights creating closed-loop voice of customer capabilities.
Healthcare Mobile Platform
Led mobile strategy at Cerner for Nursing and Physician communication and clinical workflows across iOS, Android, and Mobile Web platforms deployed in 8 countries.
Engineering Leadership
Managed engineering teams at Cerner including 25 engineers (domestic + offshore) with full P&L ownership, delivering healthcare software deployments across 8 countries.
Beyond Work
When I'm not building products, you'll find me outside, watching classic films, or listening to music
Outdoor Life
Nothing beats being out on the water or exploring nature. Whether it's a day at the lake wakeboarding, cruising on the boat, or hitting the trails, the outdoors is where I recharge.
Favorite Films
I'm a sucker for classic sci-fi horror and thrillers. These two franchises have been favorites since childhood and I never get tired of rewatching them.
Alien Franchise
From Ridley Scott's 1979 masterpiece through the entire xenomorph saga
Jaws Franchise
Spielberg's genre-defining thriller that made everyone afraid of the water
Now Playing
Here's what I've been listening to lately (never give your 9 year old daughter access to your Spotify account).
Let's Connect
I'm always interested in hearing about new opportunities, collaborations, or just connecting with fellow product and technology enthusiasts.
Get In Touch
Whether you want to discuss product strategy, AI innovation, or potential opportunities, I'd love to hear from you.