Decio
Shimura
Director, Product Management
Loblaw Digital
Decio, a Director of Product Management at Loblaw Digital, boasts a blend of business and technology expertise (MBA, BS in Electrical Engineering, AWS certifications) to lead product, design, and engineering teams. Decio has overseen the transition of major e-commerce platforms (joefresh.com, shoppersdrugmart.ca, pcexpress.ca) to a cloud-native architecture, driving improvements in search, speed, and availability. Decio's cloud expertise extends to public sector clients, where Decio leverages rapid prototyping to accelerate cloud adoption. Decio excels at collaboration, vendor negotiation, and senior leadership communication, constantly seeking innovation to optimize the Loblaw Digital customer experience.
05 September 2023 11:15 - 12:00
Panel: The ethical dilemma: Balancing user growth with responsible product development
In today's fast-paced digital world, product leaders face a constant tug-of-war: achieving rapid user growth while upholding ethical principles. This panel tackles this critical issue head-on, exploring the complexities of balancing growth with responsible product development. Join leading experts as they delve into: - The ethical considerations associated with product-led growth strategies, including data privacy concerns, potential for manipulation, and algorithmic bias. - Emerging challenges in the realm of responsible AI, design ethics, and user well-being. - Real-world scenarios showcasing ethical dilemmas faced by product teams and strategies for navigating them. - Open discussions to explore collective solutions and best practices for ensuring ethical product development while fostering sustainable growth. This thought-provoking panel is designed for all product leaders and stakeholders concerned with the ethical implications of technology. Together, we can explore ways to create products that are not only successful but also socially responsible and user-centric. Don't miss this opportunity to engage in critical conversations, gain invaluable insights, and shape the future of responsible product development!