OmniBridge is part of the Intel Corporate Strategies and Ventures Group. As part of leadership I am at the forefront of a groundbreaking initiative: OmniBridge™ Sign Language Translation. Our mission is to dismantle the communication barriers between hearing and Deaf individuals. Traditional methods like texting or writing on paper are no longer the only options, thanks to our innovative solution.OmniBridge™ harnesses the power of AI to facilitate real-time conversations by converting American Sign Language into English text and vice versa. This pioneering technology enables seamless communication, allowing each person to use their native language as if they were using an instant messenger app, but face-to-face. With the evolution of AI-enhanced computing, OmniBridge™ is uniquely positioned to deliver our cutting-edge translation solution to PCs equipped with Intel® Core™ Ultra processors. This technological synergy enables us to offer unparalleled performance and responsiveness, ensuring that our real-time ASL to English translation services are more accessible and efficient than ever before.This first-of-its-kind product is a testament to the transformative potential of AI, and I am proud to say it's a story of AI being used for the greater good. In my role, I am responsible for crafting the product strategy, spearheading business development, and driving our product to market with the goal of making a global impact.

In my tenure as Director of Partner and Product Marketing, I was instrumental in driving business development and the market proliferation of Intel® RealSense™ products. My comprehensive approach to product marketing encompassed partner collaboration, public relations, event planning, and channel promotion activities. I engaged actively with customers, ensuring that their feedback and requirements were integral to our product development process. This customer-centric approach was pivotal in defining target market segments, identifying key accounts, and bolstering sales efforts with significant customer projects, ultimately holding me accountable for the success and growth of my product lines.As a Segment Director, I led the strategy and marketing initiatives to introduce Intel® RealSense™ technology to a diverse clientele, including businesses of all sizes, academic institutions, and developers looking to innovate with computer vision. My focus on customer engagement allowed me to develop products that not only met the current demands but also anticipated future needs, ensuring long-term relevance and customer satisfaction. My team's success in creating user-friendly depth sensors, in both peripheral and embedded form factors, enabled our customers to integrate computer vision into their products effortlessly.On the marketing front, I provided strategic direction and crafted compelling materials to empower our sales teams. My efforts in customer engagement and market analysis were crucial in establishing Intel® RealSense™ Technology as a leading name in computer vision sensors. My dedication to product excellence and proactive market engagement drove our go-to-market strategy, ensuring that our innovative solutions not only reached but also deeply resonated with our target audience, solidifying our market presence and paving the way for future product lines

In my capacity as Chief of Staff for the Marketing and Enabling Group Vice President and General Manager at Intel, I was integral in collaborating with the staff to drive the delivery of revenue-generating products leveraging the Intel® RealSense™ product line. My role extended beyond day-to-day operations to include standing in for our GM when necessary, ensuring continuity and strategic alignment within the business. A key part of my mandate was to influence executive decision-making, providing insights and presentations that shaped the direction of our product strategy. My leadership was instrumental during the strategic shift from legacy depth products to the advanced D400 series, which opened up new business avenues and expedited the penetration of our depth sensor technology across various segments, notably in autonomous mobile robotics.In my concurrent role as a Senior Product Manager, I was charged with the successful introduction of Intel® RealSense™ development kits, production kits, and bare modules to the market. My engagement with OEMs, ODMs, and Distributors facilitated the integration of Intel® RealSense™ technology into diverse designs, catering to the needs of makers, developers, and enterprises. I was at the forefront of setting up a robust ecosystem to deploy the technology via our Intel® RealSense™ store and through our channel partners.My dual role encompassed not only the operational excellence required to maintain business unit functions but also the strategic foresight to present to and influence executives, ensuring our products were perfectly positioned for market success. From product inception to market launch, I owned the full product lifecycle, culminating in the successful market adoption of our innovative solutions.

At the advent of the speech assistant boom, I had the privilege of owning Intel's pioneering speech assistant technology, leading the charge in deploying it across Intel's platforms. In a strategic partnership with Nuance Communications®, I oversaw a dedicated team of over 100 professionals, guiding the product from its initial concept phase through to its successful deployment. My leadership was instrumental in navigating the complexities of product development and ensuring seamless integration with top original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).Under my stewardship, we launched two generations of the Dragon Assistant for PCs, setting a precedent in the industry well before the emergence of competitors like Cortana. This groundbreaking work resulted in the shipment of millions of units, establishing a significant footprint across multiple top OEMs and cementing our presence in the market. Despite the eventual discontinuation of the program following the release of Cortana, our efforts marked a critical period in the evolution of speech assistant technology and demonstrated Intel's role as a frontrunner in this innovative domain.

Throughout my initial 13-year tenure at Intel, I was instrumental in driving operational excellence within the company's world-class manufacturing facilities. My journey commenced as a technician in vertical diffusion, working on our flagship Pentium products, where I developed a deep understanding of the manufacturing process.Progressing through the ranks, I embraced a role within our internal automation call center. There, I introduced a suite of tools that significantly enhanced efficiency and reduced downtime during critical factory tool outages. My initiatives led to more streamlined operations and contributed to maintaining continuous production flow.Ascending to a leadership position, I managed high-performing automation engineering teams responsible for the seamless operation of Intel's Arizona-based factories. My teams, which included process flow integrators, database managers, middleware engineers, and information systems engineers, were pivotal in ensuring the uninterrupted and efficient production of Intel's processors.In my evolution into a business analyst role, I bridged the gap between factory management and automation. I specialized in identifying production constraints and developing automation strategies to alleviate these bottlenecks, thereby increasing throughput and enhancing overall factory performance. My analytical skills and strategic insights were key to optimizing manufacturing processes and supporting the advancement of Intel's processor technologies.My commitment to leveraging automation to inform business decisions and improve operational outcomes was a hallmark of my career, significantly contributing to the robustness and success of Intel's manufacturing operations.

Served aboard the USS Pogy SSN 647 and USS Charlotte SSN 766 as a fire control technician. I was responsible for the coordination of weapons and target tracking from our array of sensors. I attended multiple schools, taught new sailors and had many different roles. I was honorably discharged and started at Intel corporation directly after.