I’m a believer.My life’s purpose is to uplift people and transform businesses through technology. I fulfill this purpose by leading teams to build innovative products, architecting systems that drive impact, and enabling organizations to thrive using Artificial Intelligence and automation.I’m a builder.As the founder and CEO of Zafar Labs, I focus on transforming customer business outcomes through AI and advanced technologies. I’ve built companies, communities, and nonprofits from the ground up. I’ve partnered with executives to align technology with strategic goals. One of my software startups reached a $XM valuation and grew to 40+ employees before I left to join Google. At Google, I formulated product visions and technology roadmaps, built and led global engineering teams, and mentored fellow PMs.I’m a product leader.At Zafar Labs, I now lead my team in developing intelligent systems that revolutionize business operations through advanced automation. Previously, I led the development of award-winning products and secured major customer contracts. At Google, I bridged business and technology to simplify the complex and bring big ideas to life. My teams built automation, ML/AI, and data platforms that earned engineering awards and dramatically improved efficiency. I also ensured the responsible development of AI across Google products, impacting billions of users.I’m an engineer.I began my career as an engineer and system architect, creatively applying technical solutions to solve complex business challenges. My expertise includes Applied ML/AI, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLM), AI system architecture and design, production Machine Learning, large-scale systems, data and software engineering, cloud, IoT, infrastructure automation, and advanced computer networking. I’m also passionate about exploring web3 and blockchain technologies.I’m a lifelong learner.I constantly explore emerging technologies and pursue new knowledge. I eagerly learn from anyone, anywhere, anytime and hold over a dozen certifications. I have an engineering degree and an MBA.I’m a storyteller.I excel at zooming out for the big picture and zooming back in to rally people toward ambitious outcomes. I share my experiences to inspire others about working at Google, product management, technology, startups, and life as a global worker. I’ve been a Cisco Live speaker, mentor, and advisor for Google for Startups, and I currently advise the next generation of builders.I live in Dubai but travel and #workfromanywhere.Follow my stories at instagram.com/hnugroho.