Portfolio — Cicero Gleadall
Technical
Product
Manager &
AI Builder
5+ years building AI-powered, software and connected hardware products — from Ford’s EV platform to my own AI product studio and patented sensing tech at Dyson.
About
Building products has always been more than just a job—it’s my passion.
Technical Product Manager with 5+ years building AI-powered, software and connected hardware products from discovery through launch. I’ve led product development across Ford’s next-generation EV platform, founded VAI to deliver 0→1 AI products, and contributed patented sensing technology at Dyson. A former NCAA Division 2 football athlete, I bring the same discipline and team-first mindset to using data, AI and user insight to solve complex problems.
Years Experience
International Patent
Services
A comprehensive look at what I offer
From patented hardware systems to AI-enabled applications, I deliver across the full product spectrum — blending technical rigour with product strategy.
Product Strategy & Discovery
Customer discovery, product vision and roadmapping that align commercial opportunity with technical feasibility.
HW/SW System Integration
Architecture and integration of hardware-software systems across consumer technology and automotive platforms.
AI Product Development
LLM workflows, rapid AI prototyping, and human-in-the-loop systems built from discovery through deployment.
MVP Definition & Agile Delivery
Rapid experimentation and agile delivery, using user feedback to validate ideas and guide product direction.
Technical Specification & APIs
API and technical specification management, backed by data analysis to bridge product and engineering teams.
Product Leadership
Cross-functional leadership, supplier coordination, and global product launches across NA and EU markets.
Experience
5+ years of product & engineering leadership
From patented sensing technology at Dyson to owning the roadmap for Ford's connected EV platform and founding my own AI product studio — each chapter has deepened my ability to deliver complex products at scale.
BA (Hons) Product & Industrial Design
First ClassUniversity of Hertfordshire
First Class Honours. Built a foundation in design thinking, user-centred methodology, and creative problem-solving across physical and digital product domains.
Design Engineer
Patent HolderDyson
Helped define product requirements for patented sensing technology integrated into Dyson V16, collaborating with software, electronics and hardware teams to translate customer needs into production-ready features. Named inventor on international patent PCT/GB2023/051711.
Product Manager & Founder
FounderVAI — AI Product Studio
Founded an AI product studio building customer-facing AI applications from discovery through MVP launch. Lead customer discovery, define product vision and roadmaps, and partner with engineering to deliver full-stack AI products spanning mobile, desktop and hardware-integrated experiences.
Product Manager
£800k SavingsFord Motor Company (B2B)
Owned the product roadmap for Stolen Vehicle Services across Ford's next-generation connected EV platform, delivering customer-facing capabilities across North America and Europe. Delivered £800k annual cost reduction through platform optimisation and led delivery across three strategic suppliers.
Portfolio
Explore my portfolio of creative solutions
Each project represents a unique challenge solved through strategic thinking, meticulous design, and relentless attention to detail.
RadarPro
RadarPro
A pioneering live vitals monitoring platform for elite athletes — branding, UX, and interface design across iOS and watchOS.
Ocadox
Ocadox
Brand identity, UX, and UI design for a same-day express grocery delivery experience during Ocado's strategic rebrand.
Vai
Vai
AI product studio — brand identity, responsive design system, full-stack development, and PWA deployment. Built end to end.
Industrial Design
