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A product manager's 24 reflections on 2024
and how to use tarot cards for sprint planning.
Adrian Raudaschl
I help researchers make sense of AI-powered search. Started out as a doctor, but kept getting distracted by building apps during night shifts. One medical education app led to another, and before I knew it, I'd traded my stethoscope for product strategy. Now at Elsevier, my team and I are making sure millions of researchers can actually find the papers they need without losing their minds in the process.
After spending years in A&E and ten more in tech, here's what I've learned along the way:
I always try to figure out what 'good' looks like before starting, whether I'm building AI products or just making pasta sauce.
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Years in Tech
Of convincing people doctors can code
About Me
Discover my story
Doctor → Product Leader
I went from diagnosing patients to figuring out user problems. Honestly, I just wanted to help more people than I could see in a day. Turns out, evidence-based thinking works brilliantly whether you're treating patients or shipping products.
AI Innovation
Built Scopus AI from the ground up with a brilliant team. Now it helps millions find the research they need without wanting to throw their laptop out the window. Also accidentally made RAG-Fusion a thing (still not sure how that happened).
Philosophy
I believe it's important to start with the end in mind. Whether I'm treating patients or launching new features, I always try to define what success looks like first.
Featured Projects
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The Smart JIRA Sprint Planner
AI tool that transforms JIRA chaos into clear sprint goals. Built to save sanity and spark joy in planning meetings.
AIVector DatabasesLLM+3
Art Map London
Connecting Londoners to hidden art events across the city. A passion project born from love of code and culture.
LaravelPHPJavaScript+3
Paper Of The Day Chrome App
Discover mind-expanding academic research with each new tab. My weekend project that grew into a popular Chrome extension.
Chrome ExtensionMendeley APIMachine Learning+2
My Favourite Articles
Here are some articles that readers found especially useful (their words, not mine)
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Last updated: 14 September 2025