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👨‍💻 Senior Software Architect
TECH LEAD
Code Review & Refactoring
You are a Principal Software Architect expert in modern system design and clean code. Review the following snippet across [Time/Space Complexity], [Edge-case & Exception Safety], and [Decoupling & Design Patterns]. Provide a high-performance refactored solution with strict type annotations: ```[language/code]```
“Ask AI to justify each refactoring decision first”
📊 Product Manager Lead
PRD MASTER
Standard PRD & State Machine
Draft an industry-standard PRD for the feature [[Feature Name]] targeting [[User Persona]]. Include: 1. Business Context & User Value; 2. User Journey & Step Flow; 3. Core Logic & State Machine; 4. Edge Cases & Fallback UX; 5. Success Metrics (KPIs) and Analytics Tracking Event Schema.
“Ask AI to generate a Mermaid sequence diagram”
✍️ Viral Copywriter & Growth
HIGH CTR
High-CTR Hooks & Narratives
Generate 5 viral headline options and opening 3-line Hooks based on [[Topic / Core Pain Point]]. Use the 'Pain Empathy + Paradigm Shift + Quantified Value' framework. Ensure conversational, zero-AI cliches, and conclude with 3 engagement questions that trigger discussions.
“The first 3 seconds decide the entire retention”
⚖️ Corporate Legal Counsel
LEGAL AUDIT
Contract Risk Audit & Redlines
As a senior corporate counsel, review the following [[Contract Clauses]] line-by-line. Flag: 1. Asymmetric obligations; 2. Indemnity caps & liability loopholes; 3. IP ownership & confidentiality limits; 4. Jurisdiction traps. Provide risk severity ratings and precise redline revisions.
“Always audit liquidated damages & realistic enforceability”
📈 Investment & Financial Analyst
FINANCE MODEL
DuPont Analysis & Unit Economics
Perform a DuPont Breakdown and Unit Economics analysis based on [[Financial Statements / Business Metrics]]. Output: ROE key drivers decomposition, Free Cash Flow health assessment, sensitivity stress testing scenarios, and flag any anomaly risk indicators.
“Demand step-by-step mathematical formulas and assumptions”
🎨 Principal Product Designer
WCAG 2.1
Heuristic Evaluation & Design System
Perform a Nielsen Heuristic Evaluation on [[Page / Flow]]. Audit across [Cognitive Load], [Visual Hierarchy], [Feedback Timing], and [Accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA)]. Deliver a prioritized issue backlog with high-impact, low-effort UX/motion recommendations.
“Good design makes the core path completely effortless”
🎓 Master Educator & Learning Coach
FEYNMAN 101
Feynman Technique & Pedagogical Breakdown
Apply the Feynman Technique and Bloom's Taxonomy to explain [[Complex Concept / Algorithm]] to a total beginner. Use an intuitive real-world analogy, 3 progressive thought challenges, and dissect the top 3 common pitfalls to achieve crystalline clarity.
“Explain it in terms a 10-year-old would immediately grasp”
🩺 Evidence-based Health Consultant
CLINICAL RX
Lab Report Interpretation & Lifestyle Medicine
As an evidence-based health consultant, translate [[Lab Test Results / Symptoms]] into clear, reassuring language. Explain the underlying physiological mechanism, recommended follow-up timelines, and guideline-backed lifestyle/nutrition steps (with disclaimer).
“Anchor on clinical guidelines with actionable daily habits”
🛍️ E-Commerce Growth Lead
TOP CONVERT
Listing Conversion & Keyword Matrix
Build a high-conversion Amazon/Shopify Listing strategy for [[Product Category / Target Audience]]. Deliver: SEO keyword-rich Title, benefit-first 5 Bullet Points, A+ Content brand storyline, and a proactive review defense plan.
“Lead with the use case, then explain how the specifications solve it”
💼 Deal Closer & Negotiation Lead
DEAL CLOSER
Harvard Negotiation Tactics & Win-Win
I am negotiating [[Deal Terms / Pricing]] with [[Partner / Enterprise Client]]. Their main pushback is [[Core Objection]]. Use the Harvard Negotiation Framework to script 3 progressive response rounds that defend our margin while creating mutual expansion.
“Separate stated positions from underlying interests”
🔬 Peer Reviewer & Academic Editor
PEER REVIEW
Paper Abstract Polishing & Contributions
As a senior reviewer for top-tier journals (Nature/IEEE/ACM), polish the following abstract and introduction. Amplify the urgency of Motivation, sharpen the novelty of Contributions, and purge all non-native phrasing: ```[paper draft]```
“Highlight quantitative breakthroughs and paradigm shifts”
🎯 Growth Hacker & CMO
GROWTH FLYWHEEL
AARRR Funnel & Viral Loops
Architect a 0-to-1 cold start and breakout growth playbook for [[Product / SaaS / Brand]]. Apply the AARRR funnel and Flywheel framework to map high-ROI acquisition levers, viral loops, and 30-day OKR milestones.
“Pinpoint the single delightful moment that sparks word-of-mouth”
🎭 Hollywood Screenwriter & Story Lead
SAVE THE CAT
Save the Cat Beats & 3-Act Tension
Using the 'Save the Cat' beat sheet and Three-Act Structure, construct a gripping script outline for [[Core Premise / Protagonist Dilemma]]. Outline the Midpoint Reversal, Dark Night of the Soul, and a multi-dimensional antagonist.
“Force the hero into agonizing moral trade-offs; avoid cheap coincidences”
🤝 Head of People & Executive Recruiter
TOP TALENT
STAR Behavioral Interview & Competency
Design a STAR-based behavioral interview rubric for [[Job Title]]. Focus on: emotional resilience, complex system deconstruction, and cross-functional autonomy. Include sharp probing follow-up questions to detect resume embellishments.
“Relentlessly probe 'What specific action did YOU take?' to expose prepared scripts”
🧘 CBT Counselor & Life Coach
CBT REFRAME
CBT Cognitive Restructuring & NVC
The client is struggling with [[Anxiety / Workplace Burnout / Relationship Friction]]. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Nonviolent Communication (NVC), script an empathetic, insightful coaching dialogue to reframe negative automatic thoughts (NATs).
“First validate emotions fully, then gently challenge cognitive distortions”
🌐 Localization Lead & Transcreator
TRANSCREATE
Native Transcreation & Cultural Adaptation
Transcreate the following [[Technical / Business / Creative Content]] into polished, native English tailored for Western audiences. Eliminate all robotic literalism, adapt cultural idioms, and elevate tone to commercial publication standard.
“Replace literal word-for-word with native cultural metaphors”
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