🗽Drew Anderson

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Portfolio CTO, Co-Founder & Managing Director, CARAT Venture Partners, Consulting Partner at Improving, vCISOB2B engineering and business development SME and architect with focus on AI/ ML projects. @ Carat Venture Partners
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Los Gatos, California, United States, United States
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About 🗽Drew Anderson

AI system architecture, software engineering, startups, Venture Capital. Extensive software solutions expertise, technical leadership, team building and business development experience and acumen. Multiple exits including 3I PO’s and M &A background with top VC’s, technology companies, music, movie studios, and partners.Drew's AI/ML expertise spans multiple high-impact projects across various companies and timeframes, showcasing his skills in cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. Here’s a focused view of his AI/ML contributions:AI/ML ExpertiseZillionTV (2009):Developed advanced AI-driven video indexing and content recommendation systems.Utilized Autonomy/Virage for semantic video analysis and intelligent content discovery.Pioneered early use of AI in the video streaming domain.HitLab (2013):Implemented machine learning models for music composition and pattern recognition.Used TensorFlow for audio signal processing and ML-based music analytics.Enhanced user engagement through personalized music discovery algorithms.Cloud Media Works (2017):Designed the ZAP AI solution, leveraging TensorFlow for real-time image recognition and pattern matching.Enabled mobile-based "Zap and Play" interactions for targeted video delivery.Integrated intent detection and real-time call-to-action features for retail environments.Sensor Fusion (2020):Led AI integration projects for sensor data aggregation and analysis.Applied TensorFlow to optimize multi-modal sensor fusion algorithms.Innovated in areas like smart device interaction and context-aware computing.Crewtura (2022):Focused on generative AI, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs).Implemented GPT-based solutions for content generation and conversational AI.Designed custom LLM frameworks to support advanced creative workflows and automation.Skill Highlights:Proficiency in AI/ML Frameworks: TensorFlow, GPT, and Autonomy/Virage.Real-Time Applications: Developing AI systems for video indexing, intent detection, and sensor-based intelligence.Generative AI Expertise: Working on cutting-edge LLMs to enhance creative industries.Retail AI Innovation: Driving customer engagement with targeted AI-driven solutions.

🗽Drew Anderson's Current Company Details
Carat Venture Partners

Carat Venture Partners

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Portfolio CTO, Co-Founder & Managing Director, CARAT Venture Partners, Consulting Partner at Improving, vCISOB2B engineering and business development SME and architect with focus on AI/ ML projects.
🗽Drew Anderson Work Experience Details
  • Carat Venture Partners
    Managing Director, Founder
    Carat Venture Partners Oct 2022 - Present
    Launching foundation fund of $350 m with strategic alignment with our corporate partners.
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  • Improving
    Consulting Partner
    Improving Jul 2020 - Present
    Plano, Texas, Us
    Business and Technical consulting leadership in multiple projects with leading clients, depth and execution, high technology expertise, team building, architecture, security, agile, mobile, iOT, AI, cloud, streaming.
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  • Improving
    Head Of Technology
    Improving Apr 2016 - Jan 2023
    Plano, Texas, Us
    Account management, team building, cloud architecture and cyber security systems with best practices in a well architected framework. Expert in Business analysis, secure SDLC, Agile and product management for Improving Nearshore as Head of Technology. Improving Nearshore is a global software technology company that focuses on helping businesses with secure cloud, ai, iot and mobile development throughout a project’s life-cycle through nearshore outsourcing. Using a unique hybrid onshore and nearshore delivery model, Improving Nearshore provides scalable and cost effective services to its clients in the United States and Canada, with all the benefits of nearshoring, and none of the problems associated with offshore development.
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  • Cloudmediaworks
    Founder And Ceo
    Cloudmediaworks Apr 2016 - Present
    Los Gatos, Ca, Us
    Providing the VaaS(TM) Platform: Video-as-a-Service. The elite cloud network provider. http://www.cloudmediaworks.com/http://www.cmwrx.tv/guide/HansonOfSonoma
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  • Crewtura, Inc
    Vcto
    Crewtura, Inc Jul 2023 - Jul 2024
    Strategic Business Development with Venture Capital Acumen, Architectural Innovation in Deep Technology, Advanced Technical Leadership in AI and Sustainability, Dynamic Team Building, Enhanced User Experience Design, Tactical Technology Strategy, and Mastery in Agile Scrum Software Development.
  • Xtv
    Vp Engineering
    Xtv May 2014 - Mar 2016
    Overall responsibility for leadership, architecture, development and execution of the xTV product strategy: End-to-end research and development, patent development, API architecture, product development, marketing, business development and QA for an advanced video software and hardware platform using the most modern technologies available. While maintaining, productizing and selling existing product, built and deployed the next generation system worldwide with security and scaling, plus amazing performance, video quality and UX. Helped to take the company to revenue and an IPO on the ASX within a year. Deployed a video API as a mobile service on a distributed cloud based CDN architecture with Strongloop, Node.js, MongoDB, HTML5, Azure, CDN, ACL, supporting VR video and photos, on iOS, Android and Gear VR among others. Filed 4 provisional/full patent applications and associated trademarks US and International. Hired and grew the distributed engineering team from zilch to millions a year within 12 months, returning long-term value for customers, investors and partners. Developed integral partnerships with vital nearshore resources in Guadalajara Mexico.
  • Hitlab, Inc
    Cto
    Hitlab, Inc Feb 2011 - Dec 2013
    Architect, developer and product leader for Can-U-Sing and Top Promoter, a revolutionary gameified, social discovery and distribution platform for digital media. Lead vision and strategy, turned into real product. Managed and operated the entire engineering and product development life cycle, funding activities, business development, P & L responsibility for division. Programming and media promotions for media events such as the Grammy's, concerts, TV shows and radio. Built software, and two teams and launched the products successfully delivering to first paying customers in North America (US and Canada) within 12 months. Implemented a unique global payment system for purchasing digital goods. Designed and built a cloud-agnostic CDN on Amazon and Azure. Managed the entire process including integrating a stack with multiple Social and eCommerce partners including Gigya, Moneris, CCH Tax, byDesign MLM.Developed engine for promoting fan rewards, contests, and media events at concerts, clubs, and competitions, such as the annual Emerging Artist Competition at the Grammy's. Built a mobile-first solution for cloud streaming of digital content on a global scale.
  • Liveglass
    Architect / Co-Founder
    Liveglass Apr 2009 - Jun 2011
    Lead Developer and designer for the electronic systems for innovative line of fire, safety and insulative glass for commercial and residential installation (see www.liveglass.com). Developed several patent applications in the electronic and software applications for next generation glass systems, patent application filed on scavenging heat off glass and converting into electricity. Worked with principles to raise capital and launch the business. Managed software product development and collaboratively developed the MRD’s with all stakeholders.
  • Zilliontv Corporation
    Co-Founder, Vp Engineering
    Zilliontv Corporation Dec 2006 - May 2010
    Sunnyvale, Ca, Us
    Created the first Proof-of-Concept and helped to raise the initial $4 Million A round led by Sierra Ventures. Programmed and managed staff of engineers and product managers, developed specs, MRD’s & PRD’s. Helped to define and design the architecture for the IPTV operation with hands in every part of the system, from the back end micropayment system to the 10 foot viewing experience on the TV. Helped design and specify the overall business model and innovative ad serving platform.Formulated the platform strategy to a device neutral, open-source like JSON/REST based API/Toolkit. Implemented and QA’d the web front-end (.NET) as well as worked as primary interface between internal development and external embedded developers in the CE, middleware, advertising and custom ITPV device space. • Supported the ZillionTV API toolkit - SaaS model based on JSON/REST• Specified, coded and tested the ZillionTV TV/Web catalog using the ZillionTV JSON/REST API. Documented and validated all API functions to create the toolkit. • Wrote the client and XML converter and front end code in a combination of .NET, JavaScript, Flash and AJAX, and several other integrated technologies• Produced or acquired many of the messages, graphics, and designs• Scripted for cross browser compatibility and tested on: IE 8/7/6, FF, Safari, Chrome, iPhone, iPad and Android• Designed, created and tested the IPTV customer acquisition and user management web applications using JSP/Java with Hibernate and TMT Validator JavaScript library: • Managed relationships with embedded device and IPTV integration companies and supported their development effort: • Delivered on several POC’s and prototypes with JS/AJAX and Flash on Sigma and other SOCsWrote 5 patent applications (See below), and Achieved PCI (Payment Card Industry) certification for the Micropayments System on a Television connected.After 22 months, ZillionTV was released to paying customers nationwide in September 2009.
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  • Gnuterra Corporation
    Division President - Engineering
    Gnuterra Corporation Sep 2003 - Apr 2008
    Programmed and oversaw development of Morpheus and NeoNet, a revolutionary Peer-to-Peer and eCommerce digital media platform. I held responsibilities for software development, media business development, copyright protection, FTC and Supreme Court Case (Grokster et al, June 2005) management, micro-transactions, technology acquisition, scaling strategies, hybrid distributed application integration. I also had business development and P/L responsibility for the unit, with teams of engineers, contractors, customers and vendors distributed around the world. Morpheus was the 3rd most downloaded software product on Download.com in 2003/2004, surpassed only by WinZip and Adobe Acrobat, with about 132 million users worldwide and 60 million files at its peak.Provided technical expertise in the 2005 U.S. Supreme Court case of Grokster et al (Remanded to 9th circuit in 2005). Specified, coded and managed development of the applied filtering software technology in compliance with court mandates.
  • Wiredpocket
    Cto / Chief Architect - Wireless
    Wiredpocket Jul 2002 - Aug 2003
    Architect for mobile/wireless web application system focused on the Japanese telco market
  • Unisite Software
    Cto/ Mobile Architect
    Unisite Software Jan 2001 - Jul 2002
    Architect and programmer for wireless web products focused on Japanese market and carries such as Docomo. We built early 1G and 2G solutions for the web on small hand held devices. Developed a suite of apps and n-Tier services for deployment within the telco environment. Worked onsite with telco’s in Japan to integrate with their infrastructure.
  • Congruity Corporation
    Vice President, Product Management And Engineering
    Congruity Corporation Aug 1998 - Jul 2002
    Software developer and product manager for technology consulting and contract-programming firm that specialized in developing client/server applications with focus on the web for cell phones. Accomplishments included successful project management, market research, development and QA for fortune 500 companies and VC backed startups. • AlterEgo Networks -Managed Operations and QA certification process for customer acceptance at Lab Morgan, JP Morgan’s test lab. I was responsible for acceptance testing at ATT Wireless and Sprint wireless portal sites.• Centura Software -Built a Sales Tracking WML Application in Centura using COM and ASP. Coding in WAP WML and testing using Phone.com UP.SDK v4.0 beta 2. • Everypath.com -Wireless Web QA test automation using Rational Robot for WAP and WML application on Java and Oracle 8.Java development, • New United Motors Corporation -Did application-debugging development and test for NUMMI's in-house purchasing system. • Advantage Software Corporation - Stored Procedure development for SQLBase application. Project management and consulting for SQLBase to SQLServer 7.5 migration project. • Wells Fargo Bank - Designed, programmed and tested a large PL/SQL program to capture Automated Debit information from the Oracle database and output to NACHA format for the mainframe to process. • Terrace Consulting - Programming and administration for a Vehicle insurance application for a mid-size insurance company on the west coast. • Hewlett-Packard - STAR$ 4.0 Contracted to port Aurum's (now BAAN's) 16-bit 'Enterprise' sales tracking client / server system to 32-bit.
  • Bitfone
    Wireless Web Sr. Product Manager
    Bitfone Jan 2002 - Jun 2002
    Ca
    Lead product manager for a mobile app focused on the Japanese market. Congruity Corp. Contract Position - Nokia backed startup
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  • Alterego Networks
    Mobile Product Manager
    Alterego Networks Aug 2000 - Jan 2002
    Lead architect for a wireless web system that converted web sites for mobile phones. We fit entire web sites onto 1G and 2G phones back in those days. 1G phones were three lines of twelve characters. Very constrained screens and network speeds - this was before WiFi. Built the first wireless web implementation for USA Today nationwide in 2001. Also was integral to mobile projects for Cisco, United Airlines, and others.. This was Congruity Corp Contract Position
  • Unwired Planet, Inc
    Director Qa And Operations
    Unwired Planet, Inc Sep 1997 - Sep 1998
    Built OPS and QA process from ground up and hired and trained several QA specialists. Developed WAP/WML tools like the Hardy Phone Driver for automated testing. Designed and developed a scripting language that processes keystrokes into the test application, logs results, does screen captures and comparisons with a known good benchmark. Designed, developed and rolled-out several Web enabled WAP/WML Business Solutions with workflow, electronic signature approval, global e-mail notifications and replication outside the firewall. Built and managed a team of Operations engineers, Build and Release Engineers, QA engineers and Contractors.
  • Cornerstone Imaging
    Director Qa
    Cornerstone Imaging Nov 1992 - Oct 1997
    Hired and managed a team of over 20 people in the tools development area, release and build and QA engineering. Managed the team that successfully delivered over 200 product releases in the span of 5 years, including several custom ASIC designs. Led the ISO-(001 initiative and received ISO-9001 certification. Provided engineering leadership, training and guidance, and spent some time assisting the ASIC development team verifying their designs. Worked on Quick Turn FPGA device emulating a 60,000 gate custom ASIC. Worked on board-level test and bring-up, EEPROM BIOS and Device Driver quality. Built and managed test lab.
  • Mondo Media
    Consultant
    Mondo Media 1995 - 1995
    Game Developer
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  • Vertex Design Systems
    Engineering Product Manager
    Vertex Design Systems Jul 1990 - Jul 1992
    Plano, Texas, Us
    Designed, implemented and verified several custom electronic catalog applications for building products (expert systems) for customers using OOP (Gane-Sarson, Yourdan) techniques including: JPS Elastomerics Hi-Tuff Roofing application, 3M Scotch-Clad Brand application, Fry Reglet Architectural Moldings application, Brick Institute of America application, Finestone Finish systems application, Manville Roofing application, ASC Pacific Steel Roof application, Ruskin Louvers application, and AFM R-Control system.
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  • Dti Security
    Sr. Product Manager
    Dti Security 1985 - Jun 1990
    Managed engineering and supported sales. Developed product specifications and managed hardware and software development teams for home and commercial security products. Developed and managed marketing collateral, trade shows, web sites, multimedia productions and special events. Worked in a cross-functional role to ensure that product expectations and resource allocations met.
  • Protection Electronics Corporation
    Vp Engineering
    Protection Electronics Corporation 1980 - 1985
    Co-Founded a start-up that provided security systems and services for commercial and residential customers. Programmed my first commercial software for the business on a Commodore PET with cassette storage. Wrote all our own operation software including the financial software, billing, CRM and fully customized central station security monitoring system for residential and commercial sites. Worked with pioneering early dial-up remote system control and reporting. My role encompassed full P/L responsibility and gave me my fist soup-to-nuts experience running a successful business. I sold the business to Guardian systems in 1985.

🗽Drew Anderson Skills

Start Ups Mobile Devices Product Management Mobile Applications Cloud Computing E Commerce Strategy Entrepreneurship Saas Strategic Partnerships Software Development Digital Media Management Business Development Networking Iptv Content Strategy Social Networking Product Development Crm New Media Business Strategy Product Marketing Web 2.0 Enterprise Software Advertising Integration Digital Marketing Mobile Technology Streaming Media New Business Development Leadership Wireless Executive Management Online Marketing Online Advertising Mobile Marketing Social Media Television Sales Seo Gaming Entrepreneur Product Strategy Strategy Development P2p Analytics Mobile Sdk Digital Strategy

🗽Drew Anderson Education Details

  • California State University, Northridge
    California State University, Northridge
    English
  • El Camino Real Charter High School
    El Camino Real Charter High School
  • Leamington College
    Leamington College
    English

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