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Performing product marketing and management consulting services, primarily focused on consumer web, software and services projects. Projects Include:- Consumer marketing programs with a focus and user acquisition and engagement, Roku- Growth, App Acquisition, New User Experience, Product Management, Realtor.com - IoT, Voice Assistant, eCommerce, Product Management, Neato Robotics

San Mateo, Ca, Us

• Led the Product team that delivered over-the-top video consumption experiences for GoPro content resulting in over 25 minutes per session user engagement. Platforms included Xbox 360, Xbox One, Playstation 4, Roku, LG, and AppleTV.• Defined and completed development of a cross-platform Paid Premium Video platform to showcase serialized GoPro content which included VOD, Multi-camera live streaming, Subscription billing, and a robust set of community engagement features. Project included the ability to view and enjoy GoPro content on the Web, iOS, Android as well as Gaming consoles and over-the-top streaming devices.• Defined and designed VR user experiences for creating and enjoying immersive video content powered by GoPro Omni and Odyssey camera systems. Platforms included mobile head mounted displays and dedicated VR platforms including Google Cardboard, Samsung GearVR, Project Daydream, HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and PSVR

Chicago, Illinois, Us

• Product owner responsible for defining and delivering SW experiences for Moto 360 wearable smart watches and other wearable devices.• Led Agile Scrum team focused on delivery of differentiated SW features for Motorola Android Wear based devices including interactive watch faces and companion mobile phone applications.• Partnered with leading Android Wear 3rd party application and service providers including leaders in Productivity, Auto, Music, and Internet of Things to deliver compelling wrist based experiences.

New York, Us

• Product Management lead for Barnes & Noble NOOK Media Digital entry into Movies & TV EST and VOD download and streaming video service.• Defined and delivered roadmap of applications capable of accessing the NOOK video service. Projects include barnesandnoble.com, NOOK HD, HD+, Nook Samsung tablets, Roku, Android smartphones and tablets, and Apple iPad and iPhones.• Managed the integration of the Digital Entertainment and Content Ecosystem Ultraviolet initiative to serve as a means to transition Barnes & Noble retail DVD and Blu-ray business to digital delivery.• Exceeded attach rate, engagement, gross margins and ASP while on-boarding a competitive catalog of titles from studio and TV Network partners including NBC Universal, Warner Brothers, Sony Pictures, Paramount, Disney, MGM, HBO, A&E, BBC America, and others.

• Managed the Product Management and Design teams for the nascent Live Streaming social video startup.• Defined and delivered roadmap of features and applications across Web, Mobile and CE devices including solutions for GoogleTV, Boxee, Panasonic, Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Android smartphones and tablets, and Apple iPad and iPhone.• Focussed team efforts on improvements to user engagement and time on site through interactive viewing and social sharing. Drove average viewing times beyond 30 minutes per session and increased MAU’s through social sharing optimizations using A/B Testing, funneling and analytics to drive decision making.• Delivered open Pay-Per-View platform and Ad-Free Broadcaster subscription services leading to new no-cost revenue streams.

Santa Clara, California, Us

• Responsible for Multimedia Product Management for both smartphone hardware and software.• Defined applications and services across Palm’s portfolio of products including devices running PalmOS, Windows Mobile, and webOS Software• Projects included media framework, music player, camera and camcorder, web browser, location based services and customer first use experience.• Acted as lead Developer Relations Manager for new webOS platform focussed on acquiring Multimedia and Entertainment 3rd party applications including Pandora, Spotify, Shazam, Amazon MP3, Google Maps and YouTube applications

Santa Clara, California, Us

• Identified and documented technical issues for both consumers and support representatives.• Managed the training and on-boarding of customer support centers in India and the Philippines to support Palm Windows and PalmOS products.• Improved the out of box experience by streamlining documentation and PC HotSync Setup leading to reduced product returns and support costs by $5-10 dollars per unit sold.• Represented the customer during product and feature planning to ensure top call drivers and customer issues were prioritized for bug fix release and new product introductions.

Redmond, Washington, Us

• Responsible for product specifications and wireframes for advanced TV applications with a focus on maximizing on-screen data for interactive sports, music and games content.• Work can be seen on NFL Sunday Ticket, The RedZone channel, Game Mix and Player Tracker on DirecTV and Cable Networks.• Managed schedules, product delivery, feature inclusion and bug triage for advanced interactive TV services.

Redmond, Washington, Us

• Managed large scale beta tests of new hardware and software on set top boxes running WebTV software.• Responsible for surveying users and conducting focus groups on new feature introductions.• Reproduced and reported bugs back to engineering teams.