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Beaverton, Or, Us

As the head of the Technology Innovation Office, I am at the forefront of pioneering emerging technologies and steering Nike's journey towards technological transformation to spark groundbreaking digital innovation. My mandate involves an expansive engagement across the entire organization, enabling me to spearhead both the modernization and transformative evolution of our strategic business initiatives through cutting-edge technological advancements. In addition to leading product innovation and securing Nike's position at the vanguard of the industry, my responsibilities include:- Developing the Strategic Roadmap for the Nike Enterprise, leveraging emerging technologies to define the future direction of our organization and ensure that we remain ahead of industry trends.- Championing the "Athlete of the Future" initiative, where we utilize data and insights from athletes to fuel and inform our product creation pipeline, ensuring that our innovations meet the evolving needs of our consumers.- Driving Phygital Innovation by creating seamless bridges between the physical and digital realms. This involves harnessing immersive technologies such as blockchain, AR/VR, Mixed Reality, Avatars, and Digital Twins to enhance our products and consumer experiences.- Envisioning the Marketplace of the Future to deliver personalized experiences both in-store and through our app, directly to consumers. This effort aims to redefine retail by integrating innovative technologies to create a unique and tailored shopping experience for each consumer.Much of my work remains confidential until it captures headlines, underscoring our commitment to innovation and our leading role in the industry.

Boulder, Colorado, Us

Mentor and Partner for Unreasonable, supporting startups in their mission for driving scalable change

Mountain View, Wy, Us

Piloted overall Engineering and Product Management, overseeing global cloud infrastructure and data centers for IP-sensitive projects. Developed detailed technology strategy to drive company towards cutting-edge AI/ML product development in accordance with core business goals. Integrated robust agile methodologies and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices to elevate team productivity and product quality. Managed global cloud infrastructure and data center operations, while guaranteeing deployment of robust, secure, and scalable systems for IP-sensitive projects.- Managed global infrastructure, achieving notable milestones in product delivery for Fortune 100 clients.- Proactively anticipated future industry trends and adjusted technology roadmaps accordingly, positioning company as innovative leader and gaining competitive market edge.- Governed AI/ML research initiatives, while providing guidance to proficient team of scientists and engineers in creating advanced products to meet emerging market needs.- Cultivated innovative culture within research teams that culminated in development of proprietary algorithms and tools supporting new product offerings.- Directed deployment and maintenance of critical IT systems with focus on high availability and compliance with strict data security standards.- Steered the engineering and product teams to champion significant milestones, delivering complex AI/ML solutions to Fortune 500 clients.- Built and nurtured top-notch engineering and product management team, forging collaboration across multiple global locations.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Technical advisor for startup in the Nextgen Art and Fintech Platform. Helped with assisting in developing technical roadmap, recruiting technical staff and fundraising.

Los Gatos, Ca, Us

Spearheaded development of new features and strategic initiatives for Smart TV devices in emerging markets, delivering oversight to global teams. Prioritized machine learning and AI applications to optimize performance and quality metrics, resulting in improved interface KPIs.- Successfully delivered new TVUI in emerging markets, enhancing user experience and market penetration. - Enhanced UI performance, reducing load time from over 60 seconds to under 15 seconds, enabling swift user interaction.- Expanded product reach to all Latin-speaking markets, resulting in remarkable 145% surge in user adoption.- Drove expansion and development of Netflix's technical team, prioritizing global reach and strategic partnerships.- Coordinated enhancements of TV UI interface, optimizing user experience on 400 million devices globally.- Led implementation of tailored features for 250 million Smart TV devices in emerging markets, while ensuring accessibility and seamless interaction.- Steered global teams, coordinating efforts across regions to align with Netflix's goals of expanding footprint and service delivery in evolving markets.

Madrid, Es

Spearheaded end-to-end recruitment efforts to assemble and lead high-performing engineering and research teams. Directed overall development process of mobile application from conception to rollout. Orchestrated creation of product, including MVP development, rigorous testing, and successful deployment. Developed health-centric tech platform utilizing AI and machine learning to deliver personalized insights globally, advancing global health initiatives significantly. Applied advanced machine learning techniques to analyze health data, enabling early detection of health risks and promoting preventive care. Collaborated with global health organizations to integrate tech solutions to enhance healthcare delivery and patient care worldwide. Formed partnerships with academia to drive future AI developments, reinforcing Telefonica's reputation as an innovation leader.- Instituted innovation lab, orchestrating global deployment of cloud technologies and overseeing GDPR implementation. - Established application centered on machine learning to support personalized health-related data and insights.- Initiated Alpha in 2016, innovation hub dedicated to executing ambitious moonshot projects aimed at pushing technological boundaries and creating billion-euro enterprises.- Led multidisciplinary team to prototype solutions for societal challenges, demonstrating a commitment to leveraging technology for social good.- Innovated scalable AI framework to optimize network operations, reducing costs and enhancing reliability for clients.- Launched pioneering machine learning education initiative for engineering teams, fostering culture of innovation.- Introduced sustainable tech solutions for environmental monitoring and protection, aligning with commitment to societal welfare and environmental stewardship.

Seattle, Wa, Us

In my role overseeing global product software engineering and innovation at Amazon, I led dynamic teams in crafting revolutionary product lines and establishing the infrastructure essential for groundbreaking R&D, culminating in impactful global product launches. My responsibilities and accomplishments include:- Leadership and Strategy: Guided global teams in engineering and innovation, cultivating an environment ripe for breakthroughs and setting strategic direction for product development from ideation to worldwide release.- Innovative Product Development: Spearheaded the conceptualization and management of novel product lines, aligning them with both market demands and strategic company goals, while ensuring they adhere to the highest innovation and quality standards.- R&D Infrastructure Implementation: Developed and implemented a robust infrastructure to bolster extensive R&D efforts, empowering our teams to pioneer advancements and establish industry-leading solutions.- Global Launch Execution: Orchestrated the global introduction of products, collaborating with diverse teams to tailor launch strategies to various markets, ensuring products resonated with different consumer bases and met regional needs.My tenure was marked by notable achievements, including the successful launch of transformative product lines such as Alexa/Echo, FireTV/FireStick, and Dash, which opened new multi-billion-dollar revenue streams for Amazon. I also played a key role in the international expansion of Amazon Echo into the UK and Germany, alongside the introduction of follow-on products like Echo Show and Echo Look, and the innovative Amazon Dash Button and Service. My leadership extended to managing technology teams, infrastructure, and budgets for several of Amazon's moonshot projects, underlining my pivotal role in driving technological innovation and contributing to Amazon's global success.