Product leader,
builder, tinkerer
I'm Yaro Melnyk. I live in Boston, where I build sustainable products and financial software.
Building Better Products
Product Leadership
Demonstrated success from startups to enterprises, building high-performing B2B SaaS products that users love.
Financial Software
Focus on building maintainable, scalable financial solutions that stand the test of time and deliver real business value.
Innovation & Strategy
Bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions, with a keen eye for emerging technologies.
Banking & MCP Infrastructure
Leading the development of the first US implementation of MCP server architecture, revolutionizing how financial institutions deliver modern banking experiences.
Featured Videos
A collection of my talks, presentations, and technical discussions.
Ideas for People and Businesses
Some feature/business ideas I have had over the last year. Feel free to take them. Just understand that if they work I get approximately all of the money.
Conservation Land Marketplace
Land you can buy map that overlaps with endangered species or habitat or rivers. Owners then sign over to a trust.
Personal API Vault
Personal API data vault. Give companies access as needed.
Digital Inventory Manager
Digital inventory of stuff you bought.
Dental Student Marketplace
Match dental students to people for cheap cleanings.
Ukraine Land Demining
Buy heat senstitive drones to help demine land in Ukraine.
SAD Light Therapy Direct
Light bulbs sold directly to consumers for SAD disorder.
Financial Technology Expertise
Extensive experience with core banking systems including FIS, Jack Henry, Fiserv, Corelation, Finastra, and COCC. Deep knowledge of banking technology infrastructure, API marketplaces, and digital banking solutions.
Digital Banking Innovation
Expertise in card management systems, payment networks, push provisioning, travel notices, card security features including lock card and replace card functionality. Implementation of international payments and modern banking solutions.
Product Development
Experience with developer tools, design systems, translation management, AI integration in digital banking, subscription management, account opening processes, and software accessibility standards.
Banking Technology
Implementation of active card management, digital banking platforms, and integration with card processors and payment networks. Focus on secure, accessible, and user-friendly financial technology solutions.