Product Manager, Apple Pay & Wallet
2025 – Present
Apple · Cupertino & San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Product management for Apple Pay & Wallet, focused on access, mobile credentials, and secure, customer-centric experiences at scale.
Ludwig Ward
Product Manager, Security & Identity
Summary
Seasoned Product Manager with over a decade of experience specializing in security within embedded products and the identity space. Known for driving strategic partnerships, streamlining processes, and leading teams to develop innovative solutions. Proficient in Agile methodologies and fluent in multiple languages, bringing a strategic mindset and strong leadership to every project.
Experience
Product Management
2019 – 2025
Yubico · San Francisco Bay Area, CA & Stockholm, Sweden
Shaped the YubiKey product lineup across several roles, from launches like the YubiKey Bio Multi-protocol Edition to streamlining delivery workflows. Spearheaded certifications such as FIPS, unlocking new revenue and enterprise opportunities, and worked with global standards groups like FIDO to advance security innovation.
Co-founder & CTO
2020 – 2021
Campcation.com · Stockholm, Sweden
Co-founded a campsite booking platform, leading a team of six developers and focusing on a reliable, intuitive experience that met market demands.
Technical Program Manager
2018 – 2019
ComeOn! · Stockholm, Sweden
Managed software deliveries and agile processes to meet customer and regulatory expectations, including projects for new market certifications that expanded reach and maintained compliance.
Product Owner & Embedded Software Engineer
2015 – 2018
Scania CV AB · Stockholm, Sweden
Developed safety-critical embedded software using C and MATLAB for chassis systems.
Education
Master of Engineering (1st Class), Mechanical Engineering
2009 – 2014
University of Glasgow · Glasgow, UK
- Specialization in Control and Dynamics
- Goudie Prize winner for best Thermodynamics graduate
Mathematics
2009 – 2010
University of Strathclyde · Glasgow, UK
Skills
- FIDO standards (FIDO2, passkeys)
- Access management & identity solutions
- Secure hardware design
- Cryptography (RSA, ECC, PQC)
- Certifications (FIPS, Common Criteria)
- Product lifecycle management (PLM)
- Customer-focused product strategy
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Technical writing & documentation
- Public speaking & industry thought leadership