Gavin McNamara
Long Island Product Manager & Technology Leader
Based in Long Island, New York, I'm the Founder of Why Not Us Labs, building the future of AI-powered web development. As a Long Island technology leader, I've driven 30x growth at Howl and $150M+ impact at Axon. I'm passionate about bringing innovation to the New York tech scene and mentoring the next generation of Long Island product managers.
My Journey
My journey started at Axon, where I spent 7 years transforming how law enforcement manages digital evidence. From leading the NYPD's largest-ever data migration (10M files) to securing $100M+ in federal contracts through accessibility compliance, I learned that real impact comes from solving real problems.
At Howl, I proved that AI adoption isn't just about technology—it's about transformation. In just 6 months, we achieved 30x user growth (100 to 3,000+ WAU), saved $40K+ annually through automation, and increased team productivity 10x. I turned AI skeptics into power users and rebuilt Howl.com in a single weekend.
Now as Founder of Why Not Us Labs, I'm building the future of AI-powered web development. We've shipped 25+ production applications, from law enforcement platforms to healthcare solutions. My philosophy is simple: scrappy execution, make AI approachable, accessibility is non-negotiable, and always ask "why not us?"
How I Approach Product
Human-First
AI should augment human capabilities, not replace human judgment
Data-Driven
Every decision backed by metrics, every hypothesis tested with real users
Team-Oriented
Great products come from great teams; my job is to enable, not dictate
Impact-Focused
Features that don't move business metrics are just expensive tech demos
Professional Timeline
Founder & CEO
Why Not Us Labs • July 2024 - Present
Building the future of AI-powered web development. Platform enables instant website generation from prompts or URL-based rebuilds with integrated analytics and deployment.
- • Shipped 25+ production applications in first 9 months
- • Serving law enforcement, businesses, and healthcare sectors
- • 0 to revenue in 3 months with AI-human hybrid support model
Head of Product
Howl • March 2024 - July 2024
Achieved 30x user growth in 6 months through AI-first product strategy and relentless execution. Transformed team from AI skeptics to power users.
- • Grew platform from 100 to 3,000+ WAU (30x growth)
- • Saved $40K+ annually by replacing manual services with AI automation
- • Rebuilt Howl.com in one weekend, deployed in 3 days
Senior Product Manager
Axon • 2018 - 2024
Led digital evidence management platform influencing $150M+ in enterprise revenue. Consistently ranked Top 25% in performance reviews.
- • Led NYPD's largest-ever migration (10M files, $25M deal)
- • Secured $100M+ federal contracts through accessibility compliance
- • Delivered Scotland's first nation-wide DEMS ($10M expansion)
Skills & Expertise
AI/ML Product Strategy
Growth & Analytics
Technical Leadership
Let's Build Something Amazing Together
Whether you're looking for a product leader, AI strategist, or advisor, I'm always excited to explore opportunities that push the boundaries of what's possible.