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San Bruno, CA, US

Mountain View, CA, US

• Spearheading product and software engineering advancements, along with hardware design and development at Google Cloud focusing on enhancing services, tools, and data crucial to Google Cloud’s data centers and supply.
• Streamline Operations: Reduce tool redundancy and operational complexity, transition point solutions to platform tools to accelerate infrastructure deployment for compute, networking, storage, and ML.
• Lead Data and Data Science Initiatives: Drive TI operations data and data science projects to derive actionable insights and develop high-quality AI models. Incorporates best of class CI/CD and ML Ops for scale
• Enhance Systems Design: Direct the design of operations systems, transforming AI/ML GPU, compute, networking, and storage deployment. Improve tool quality, serviceability, and safety.
• Innovate in Robotics and AI: Champion initiatives focusing on robotics-driven AI innovations in data centers, including advancements in network connectivity (5g LTE)

New York, NY, US

• Greg led the product and engineering efforts for a suite of digital apps and platforms at American Express, covering marketing, content, data, decision, and experimentation.Key Responsibilities:
• Product Strategy and Development: Drove product strategy, roadmap, and development for digital content, search, and data platforms.
• Codebase Consolidation: Transitioned monolithic codebases from 10+ business units and 10K+ developers to platforms, boosting productivity.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Negotiated feature enhancements to improve operational expenditure for various units.
• Developer Experience (Dx): Developed a product to facilitate onboarding and integration, increasing usage.
• User Experience Optimization: Introduced new testing models, enhancing SEO rankings and customer acquisition.

San Jose, CA, US

• Led product and engineering teams to enhance merchant and consumer experiences across reporting, activity tracking, search, insights, and data APIs at PayPal.Responsibilities:
• Directed product roadmap, press releases, and go-to-market strategies.
• Introduced insights and activity tracking features, reducing merchant churn.
• Launched a merchant shopping insights platform driving incremental new net adds.
• Managed marketing technology platform and automation products.
• Developed advanced tools for segmentation, SEO, and campaign management.

Santa Clara, California, US

• Greg led development in product, engineering, AI / deep learning, and data science for sales, global marketing, and manufacturing, driving incremental sales and cost savings.Key Responsibilities:
• AI/ML Strategies: Developed and implemented AI/ML models and analytics frameworks, optimizing manufacturing, marketing, and sales processes.
• Market Research: Led efforts to gain insights into market conditions, customer behaviors, and industry trends.
• Architectural Design: Designed frameworks and procedures for big data solutions and predictive models contributing to cost savings

FL, US

• Description:Teach a variety of Accounting and CIS courses from introductory to advanced levels, including financial and managerial accounting, cost accounting, taxation, programming, and networking.Responsibilities:
• Instruct students in CIS and Accounting courses (100-400 levels).
• Develop curriculum and course materials.
• Mentor students on academic and career matters.
• Evaluate student performance and provide feedback.

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

• Directed the strategy, product roadmap, and delivery of marketing technologies, including CRM, e-commerce websites, and analytics, to achieve business goals for casino patrons. Responsibilities:
• Technology Implementation: Spearheaded the integration of Salesforce, SAS marketing automation, eCommerce digital experiences, and MSBI SQL Server for the CMP platform, supporting conference bookings
• Team Management: Led multiple teams of engineers, data analysts, and product managers
• Process Improvement: Implemented agile processes that improved development

Santa Clara, California, US

• Directed software product and engineering for RAID storage server software and storage acceleration libraries, increasing demand for CPUs, chipsets, memory, and ingredient technologies.Responsibilities:
• Strategy: Led customer product marketing engineering for storage embedded chipsets and software ingredients, including memory, PCIe, SATA, USB, and audio.
• Customer Engagement: Conducted technical deep dives to capture requirements for current and next-gen features, and developed POCs to enhance performance and security.
• Product Development: Enhanced Lustre file system strategy and roadmap, contributing to licensing fee revenue
• Rapid Storage Technology Development: Directed delivery of storage and USB software and IP for client and server platforms
• Soft IP Business Development: Co-developed and acquired IP to keep development costs low

San Jose, CA, US

• Led product direction, feature development, and delivery for identity linking systems, credit systems, and checkout systems for marketplace customers.Responsibilities:
• Advanced Modeling: directed teams developing advanced models for credit and collection systems.
• Cross-Functional Management: Managed teams in checkout, billing, and collections, delivering the roadmap, strategy, and requirements, to hit 99%+ liquidation rates.
• Risk Reduction: Developed multiple process changes and models to mitigate risks in the checkout portfolio.

Raleigh, NC, US

• Led teams developing laboratory management software (LMS) built on.NET and SQL Server as a distributed system, resulting in multi-million dollar deals and fee-for-service engagements.Responsibilities:
• Software Development: Developed SaaS applications in Java, JSP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, generating revenue through both licensing and fee-for-service models.
• Global Team Management: Managed a team of engineers and analysts across the US and India.

Tucson, Arizona, US

• Committed to improving lives through research in the neuroscience / Biomedical engineering department at the University of Arizona.Responsibilities:
• Neuromuscular Junction Studies: Assisted in the discovery of synaptic transmission at neuromuscular junctions by studying Drosophila.
• Experimental Techniques: Utilized electrical excitation and histology reviews to conduct experiments and analyze results.

Charlotte, North Carolina, US

• Developed embedded software solutions in C++ for aircraft systems, specializing in auxiliary power units (APUs).Responsibilities:
• Technical Expertise: Designed and implemented embedded software to enhance APU functionality and improve reliability.
• Contributions to Aviation: Played a pivotal role in advancing software systems crucial for safe and efficient aircraft operations.

Armonk, New York, NY, US

• Led development, publications, patents, and products to advance IBM storage server product development.Responsibilities:
• Developed code for Fibre Channel RAID adapters, non-volatile storage, and high-availability cluster node management.
• Designed microcode to enhance data recovery in enterprise storage servers for field personnel
• Created a Java-based web application for mid-range storage servers.
• Patented innovations in high availability network adapters and gaming technologies.

Randolph AFB, TX, US

• Provided electrical engineering support for ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic Missile) systems as an active duty member of the USAF. Advanced to leadership roles within this specialized field.Responsibilities:
• Conducted electro-mechanical repair and maintenance for missile weapon systems.
• Provided technical expertise in troubleshooting and resolving electrical issues.
• Contributed to the enhancement of ICBM system reliability and operational readiness.
• Advanced to management ranks, leading teams and overseeing maintenance operations.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biomedical Engineering

Master’S Degree, Accounting

Master’S Degree, Computer Information System

Bachelor’S Degree, Computer Science

Bachelor’S Degree, Computer Science

Associate’S Degree, Electronic Engineering Technology

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Performance Psychology