Content creation & design expert for disruptive and emerging technology platforms such as AI, VR/AR/MR, HPC+AI, cloud/edge/fog, and media platforms. Fluent in A/V production, storyboarding, web design, 2D/3D graphics, and interactive media. Authored commercial case studies, technology white papers, strategic technology/business proposals, digital transformation proposals, data sheets, presentation decks, interactive media content, and training materials. Unique talent for conveying complex subject matter in simple terms such that ordinary people can understand them.

Built and launched global partner program for cloud service marketplace/brokerage vendor. Established engagement models and onboarding pathways for XaaS suppliers and vendors, Re-positioned marketplace architecture as customized, white label service brokerage platform for Enterprise IT, Hosters, and Telcos. Developed and launched Cloud Kiosk as an automated procurement, fulfillment, and management service platform for Microsoft Cloud Services, marketed towards Microsoft Tier-1 and Tier-2 CSPs.

Point person for all strategic interactions between GreenButton and Microsoft. Identified & engaged key Azure engineering stakeholders to evangelize complementary GreenButton HPC technologies. Solicited account managers that supported appropriate workflows for sell-with opportunities. Commercialized Microsoft Audio Video Indexing Service (MAVIS) through Microsoft Research partnership.

Quarterbacked engineering, business development, marketing, and sales project tracks to maintain the health of the Microsoft-GreenButton Strategic Alliance Partnership. Regularly engaged key stakeholders on the GFS, Big Data, and Azure HPC teams to determine best way to support compute-intense workloads. Researched and engaged various Microsoft industry, partner, and sales teams to uncover new opportunities.

Drove Azure adoption and joint GTM campaigns for born-in-the-cloud ISVs. Closed business for 35% of portfolio, delivered four partner awards, and established program model for field sales teams.

Drove adoption of ‘Light Up’ features in Windows 7 and GTM plans with strategic global ISVs.

Drove technology adoption and joint GTM campaigns with audio/music ISVs (Ableton, Cakewalk, Steinberg, Sony, Propellerhead, NI) and IHVs (Digidesign/M-Audio, RME, Open Labs, Creative) to better position the WIndows PC as a tool of creative self expression and digital content creation. Conceived and built the Audio Music Partner ("AMP") Alliance as a resource and communication vehicle to improve their development experiences around the Microsoft stack. Defined and implemented the Silverlight-based Crossfader.Com as an online community of digital content creators sharing their work and their stories through an immersive user experience. Sponsored high impact ISV events, such as the Remix Hotel (we featured L'il Jon in the Microsoft booth), the NAMM Show and the AES Conference.

Managed cradle-to-grave product development pipeline of recording products for the company, including digital mixers, computer audio interfaces, hardware controllers, and software systems. Researched and defined new product concepts, developed SWOT/ROI analyses, wrote up functional specifications, crafted market messaging and sales collateral, and conducted sales training. Served as key spokesperson for all domestic and international trade shows and regional events. Created new licensing partnerships with third party software companies. Outsourced all hardware manufacturing resources to exclusive contract manufacturer in Xiamen, China, and initiated RFP process for cost & schedule quoting.

Consulted and qualified all new sales leads and delivered to appropriate field teams for closure. Presented and delivered all content for sales trainings, demos at industry events, and served as chief spokesperson for all PR opportunities. Architected and delivered new product “roll out” kits with key sales points, FAQs, positioning, feature/benefit comparison, and competitive analysis. Captured & managed all sales lead info and generated market research data for quarterly reports.

Engineered audio segments and clips for online publishing sites, video games, and internal media projects. Captured on-site recordings of interviews with famous writers, actors, musicians, and directors, and then curated the recordings to isolate the key portions of the content for publishing to the web. Managed use of file compression algorithms in tools such as Sound Forge and Sound Designer II.

Planned and procured equipment for interactive audio systems to be installed at corporate events, exhibits, and trade shows. Also served as assistant engineer for specific sound design and recording projects as needed.