Hi! I'm Isa. I'm a Product Manager and speculative fiction author currently on sabbatical. I'm documenting my sabbatical projects in this portfolio to teach myself how to use new tools (and get better at building in public).
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I'm a Lead PM with a background working on fullstack teams across web and mobile. Most recently I was at Klaviyo for 4.5 years, working primarily on our data platform/infrastructure. I'm using this sabbatical to better understand the current tech landscape, and figure out where and what I want to build next.
I'm also a published author of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror. You can buy my (award-winning :D) story collection here, or at the retailer of your choice.
I am currently based in New York City.
Want the longer version? It's here.
Occasional thoughts on what I'm learning, where I'm walking, and what the inside of my brain is like. More soon.
I write fiction, mostly about girls and monsters. I also sometimes write poetry. My published work and forthcoming stories live at isabelyap.com. My author newsletter, where I share writing advice, is at hot yuzu tea.
Things I'm working on/learning/exploring this year:
I'm thinking of sending an infrequent newsletter of sabbatical updates (like, every 2-3 weeks). If that sounds appealing, sign up here:
Want to chat about any of the above?
Send me a note at hello [at] isabbatical [dot] net.