FirstRain is a premier provider of Natural Language-based business text classification and web discovery, selling an enterprise-class SaaS business intelligence tool. I reported to the CEO. I drove technology advancement, represented the company technology to customers, directed all research and engineering functions, all technical teams, and product delivery. Over 9 years, I managed diverse teams of total size 10-20 in the US and total size 20-40 in India.

Helped invent algorithms for more efficient bidding in AdWords and other online keyword auctions

Designed and developed a business-focused chat/messaging service which leveraged NLP techniques

Optonics invented a unique, photon-counting microscope used to monitor real-time IC behavior at the transistor level. Its customers included Intel, AMD, and TSMC. I was responsible for all software engineering, including software development and testing, algorithm development, recruiting, hardware/software integration, technical contractors, customers, and patents. After acquisition by Credence, I managed a team developing a new product line focused on circuit navigation and layout editing.

Part of a small team developing admin functionality for an online auction service and marketplace

This company developed custom enterprise collaboration tools. I managed a team of 5 Java engineers.

Used statistics and regression techniques for price optimization and revenue management in shipping industry

Taught courses in probability, group theory, linear algebra, and calculus. Research in topology.