Ian Archbell

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Seasoned Product Manager with Start-up, IPO and Enterprise experience @
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San Francisco Bay Area, United States, United States
About Ian Archbell

#IoT #Success #ParticleSeasoned, highly technical, hardware and embedded product manager with strong business acumen and a successful track record of hardware and software product development. Part product manager, part product designer, part coder, I am never at a loss for ideas and I love to see prototypes turned into products that reach the marketplace. I can conceive and execute product visions using a rapid prototype model both in hardware and software. and build hardware prototypes and reference code for proof-of-concept, demonstration, combining existing technologies in new and novel ways. Articulate and engaging with a collaborative style, I have excellent written and oral communication skills and can work with any team to realize prototypes that feel real, as well as explaining and proving concepts for ensuring user success.Although not a qualified electrical engineer, I have a broad, proven background in electronics both analog and digital, as well as a track record of success in hardware product management. I have always worked closely with industrial customers to understand their needs and create very focused MRDs/PRDs, developing a clear roadmap and product requirements.Worked with technologies like Raspberry Pi Pico, Raspberry Pi, Particle, ESP32, AVR, ARM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ILI9341 displays, xpt2046 touch screens, LoRa, RS485, MODBUS, CANbus, Quectel LTE/LTE M, Serial tech like SPI, UART, I2C, Ublox Neo GPS positioning, Bosch temperature sensors, Bosch BNO055 IMU, relays, motor and servo control, CR95HF NFC near-field communication, 433MHz communication, Ethernet, LiPo battery charging. Developed hardware and embedded software using KiCAD, Eagle CAD, VSCode, Git, PlatformIO, JTAG, SWD, C, FreeRTOS, C++, Node.js, HTTP, WebSockets, JavaScript, MongoDB, SQL, Alexa, Amazon AWS.Fully capable of hands-on development from schematic and PCB board layout, through prototyping, using stencils, reflow soldering (have own oven for prototyping), testing using oscilloscope and the usual array of electronics test equipment.At home with SAAS, mobile and traditional software environments. Well–versed and proven in new product development, able to work in an ambiguous environment without full data. Familiar with hardware development cycle, EVT, DVT, PVT. Familiar with the manufacturing process including Chinese CM, travelling to Shenzhen when necessary.

Ian Archbell's Current Company Details
Particle and Others

Particle And Others

Seasoned Product Manager with Start-up, IPO and Enterprise experience
Ian Archbell Work Experience Details
  • Particle And Others
    Product Management Consultant
    Particle And Others Apr 2021 - Present
    Now an independent Product Management consultant, I have operated as the Particle Hardware Product Manager responsible for the complete product line and others.
  • Oddwires
    Investor And Founder Of Oddwires And Iot-Bus
    Oddwires Jan 2012 - Present
    Developed well-respected product and solutions based company from start-up to thriving business delivering to over 28,000 customers worldwide.Set growth strategy that coped with changing market dynamics and competition. Deep knowledge of embedded software and hardware components. Strategic product design and component selection.Enabled fast and efficient board design, product build and delivery. Established cost efficient production cycles and processes. Provided strategic direction for the development of new cloud based IoT. Built strategic relationships. Established reliable supply chain for sourcing quality products.
  • Particle
    Group Product Manager
    Particle Mar 2020 - Apr 2021
    San Francisco, California, Us
    I am now responsible for Particle 's hardware portfolio and the Asset Tracking segment. In this position I am able to leverage my background as an Enterprise product leader, innovator in the IoT space and as an entrepreneur. See the latest version of the Particle Tracking System below.
  • Particle
    Product Management Embedded Platform
    Particle Jun 2019 - Mar 2020
    San Francisco, California, Us
    I am delighted to say that I joined Particle in 2019to run Product Management for the Embedded Platform, including all hardware and Device OS. In this position I am able to leverage my background as an Enterprise product leader, innovator in the IoT space and as an entrepreneur. We have just completed a 'C' round. See what Forbes has to say here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkoetsier/2019/10/30/particle-raises-40m-to-make-iot-easy-connect-the-next-15b-devices-and-maybe-even-fix-californias-fires/#1e44d04da8abWe are hiring! Take a look at https://www.particle.io/careers/
  • Tiburon Inc
    Chief Marketing Officer
    Tiburon Inc Oct 2010 - Aug 2011
    Executed on the vision – revitalized the marketing mix, renewed the brand, messaging and positioning, expanded demand generation, introduced telemarketing, launched complete solution portfolio. Integrated PM, pricing, proposals, contracts. Grew revenues by 40%. Introduced IQResponse as mid-tier solution built over the three previous years and complemented by an iPad mobility solution to capture a new market for mobile public-safety systems.
  • Positron Front Line
    General Manager
    Positron Front Line Oct 2009 - Sep 2010
    Ca
    Led the acquisition of Positron Data Applications from Intrado including due-diligence and negotiation. Re-branded and re-launched in a SAAS model driving Tiburon’s sales today. Successfully ran Positron FrontLine to achieve double the plan EBITDA. Turned it from loss making to a profit in one quarter. Negotiated five-year strategic partnership with Intrado leveraging their sales team as a force multiplier.
  • Tiburon
    Vice President, Product Management And Marketing
    Tiburon Jun 2008 - Oct 2009
    San Ramon, Ca, Us
    Grew Product Management team, created strategic vision and segmented market into three tiers. Identified need for only 6 out of 21 products. Clarified product portfolio & roadmap, brought in life-cycle strategy, formalized the PDLC. Identified holes in middle and lower tiers. Gained additional investment from investors to organically build mid-tier solution and acquire new product to address lowest tier. Implemented consistent and more profitable pricing policy and systems (Salesforce). Negotiated and closed largest deal in Tiburon history – city of Houston – almost $30M.
  • Micro Focus
    Vp Product Management
    Micro Focus 1999 - 2006
    Newbury, Berkshire, Gb
    Built a world-class team of 11 product managers working closely with the whole organization to create an “outside-in” view of the world. Created a product vision and strategy to support the IPO of Micro Focus on the London Stock Exchange. Strengthened portfolio management & focus. Revenues increased from $80M to $200M. Implemented the Product Council as the primary focus for overall product strategy and developed a heartbeat for development with regular joint reviews of product direction and the roadmap with Engineering. Closely worked with Engineering & Sales to build a single, simple vision for the organization. Re-positioned product line around modern application development models and the internet. Communicated and sold the vision internally and externally. Became the voice of Micro Focus with clients, prospects and the press. Micro Focus is one of the most profitable software companies in the world with an EBITDA of approximately 40% - $173M on $432M revenue in 2010. Developed and leveraged strategic partnerships and channels with Microsoft, EDS, HP & IBM. Multi-level marketing message focused on C-level, LOB and technical audiences.
  • Micro Focus
    Various Positions
    Micro Focus 1992 - 1999
    Newbury, Berkshire, Gb
    Re-positioned distributed computing product line to leverage existing corporate applications in internet applications. Utilizing back-end server technologies and a new HTML form designer ensured Micro Focus was successful at marketing and selling existing solutions into the e-business marketplace. Successful in re-vitalizing a traditional product line in what was then an emerging market to achieve new relevance and leverage existing investment.Developed unique technology enabling existing procedural COBOL applications to be utilized in an object-oriented environment. Created a unique HTML form designer enabling COBOL programmers to develop applications for the internet in a WYSIWYG fashion. Together with back-end server technologies this enabled Micro Focus NetExpress to be positioned as the leading development environment for developing COBOL applications for the internet. Today, it remains the world’s most popular distributed COBOL development platform.
  • Mmi Associates And E-Partners
    Partner
    Mmi Associates And E-Partners 1988 - 1992
    Co-founded a successful start-up technology-marketing consultancy offering branding, full range of marketing communications services. Early pioneer of the web building web sites for a whole range of companies. Became IBM Global Services business partner with many successful clients including IBM, Toshiba, Ogilvy and Mather, Hills Pet Foods and Aztec Communications. Sold e-partners to News International.
  • Ibm
    Various Positions
    Ibm 1980 - 1988
    Armonk, New York, Ny, Us
    Many successful years with IBM culminated in being the Product Manager for all enterprise systems products prior to and following the launch of the IBM PC in the UK. A strong technical background in IBM as a Systems Programmer (VM – an early convert to virtualization) and Systems Engineer together with a personal passion for building PCs gave a unique insight into the product requirements and positioning of the PC in the enterprise. Introduced over 50 products to the market. Drove third-party product acquisition and revenues. As UK PC Software Marketing manager, sales grew by 300% over two years.

Ian Archbell Skills

Early Convert To Virtualization Channel Development Ibm Sales Trained Ibm Systems Engineering Trained Software Development Engineering Architecture Middleware Channel Marketing Strategy C# Enterprise Software Sales Mobile Applications Strategic Leadership Virtualization Product Management Saas Leadership Professional Services Product Marketing Strategic Planning Strategic Partnerships Crm Cloud Computing Marketing Start Ups Business Development Salesforce.com Management Program Management Strategy Demand Generation Mobile Devices Selling Solution Selling P&l Management Integration Integrated Marketing Go To Market Strategy Mergers And Acquisitions Executive Management Sdlc Business Alliances Cross Functional Team Leadership

Ian Archbell Education Details

  • Cranfield School Of Management
    Cranfield School Of Management
    Business Administration
  • Magdalen College School, England
    Magdalen College School, England

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