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Since 1995 I have created and led digital product organizations for companies large and small at the forefront of internet technology. I have a track record of building high-performance teams, developing innovative technology solutions and driving customer engagement and satisfaction. Over my career I have built successful ad-driven web and mobile products for the mass market, cloud-based social software platforms for small, medium and enterprise businesses, video management and distribution systems for large media companies and consumer mobile applications based on a virtual currency. I have experience successfully evaluating and integrating companies as part of M&A transactions and understand the challenges of operating a company at every stage, from pre-revenue to publicly traded.I began my career writing code in startup environments and have been a proponent of the lean approach to software product development since before it was a movement. I believe that winning is about listening to consumers and reducing waste wherever possible. Software products are never "done."Specialties:Product strategy & development using agile methodsMobile products & advertising (native apps and HTML5)Cloud-based software solutions for small and medium-sized businessesOnline video platforms & advertisingFacebook platformSocial mediaSearchGamificationBuilding teams from scratchRehabilitating established teams that I inheritedDeveloper platforms and ecosystemsEngagement analytics

Listed skills include Product Management, Digital Media, Social Media, Mobile Applications, and 31 others.

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  Columbia University

  Political Science