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Hillsboro, Or, Us

Managed the launch of multiple product lines, aligning with business goals and market demands such as first-generation Intel discrete graphics, Alchemist, with over 30 design wins before the official release.Achieved 7 new design wins for mobile Alchemist-Refresh (2023) and drove product success for desktop next-gen (2024) by creating brand narratives and marketing materials to be positioned competitively. Increased Intel Arc’s brand’s AI capabilities awareness by launching software product AI Playground, an open-source design that demonstrated Intel Arc’s AI potential, attracting over 3K viewers at launch.Restructured the public representation of 13 Arc products by conducting market analysis, ensuring product features with customer needs and business requirements to enhance user satisfaction.

Collaborated with sales and engineering teams to develop the first gaming Chromebook customizing the product features based on customer requirements to optimize for product-market fit and cost-efficiency. Partnered with cross-functional teams at Google and Intel to deliver customer-focused solutions through client Chromebook gaming initiatives, maintaining the 13-year company relationship. Contributed to the development of 3 key gaming products (Cloud, Android, and Linux gaming) by supporting product development through detailed feedback, customer insights, and competitive analysis.

Increased brand engagement and grassroots gaming community sentiment by over 14 percentage points through targeted community outreach at 7 events, reaching over 850 attendees.Developed the 'Realm of Gaming' knowledge hub to equip retail promoters with Intel’s latest gaming innovations, improving sales effectiveness and market penetration. Identified 11 key user groups through community research and created tailored communication strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and product loyalty.

Folsom, Ca

Directed the execution of product management initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders to implement customer (Lenovo) sales and marketing needs using $500K - $1M Market Development Funds (MDF).Managed training programs for internal sale teams, creating content such as a dozen on-demand virtual videos that improved product knowledge and sales performance.Utilized competitive and market analysis to inform strategic decision-making for Intel Optane in AI, contributing to products go-to-market strategy and business growth.

Chandler, Arizona

* Worked with and learned about Intel Architectures to help verify Intel’s silicone for deterministic compute.* Used kernel programming methods, in C, to program multiple kernel modules for time synchronization. * Handled hardware and software responsibilities, adapting towards the project’s requirements for its success.

Orlando, Florida Area

* Improved members’ employment success rate through improved professional events by 86%. * Increased organization’s recruitment and retention with new programs, creating recognition by the region.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

* Executed a multitude of avionics-based software to ensure their quality for our customers.* Constructed applications using Python, C++, and C# in a Windows environment to enhance work efficiency. * Documented the process of each workload for engineers, allowing for reduced overall ramp up time.

Orlando, Florida Area

* Outreached to K-12 students through volunteering events helping introduce and spark interest to STEM.* Presented plans towards increasing programming in classrooms for future improvements within the program.

Orlando, Florida Area

* Guided 9-12 incoming college freshmen by weekly checkups, ensuring academic and professional success.* Reported the mentees’ progress through documentation and bi-weekly meetings to improve the program.

Orlando, Florida Area

* Motivated and lead 8 associates in excelling at customer service, causing a rise in recognition from Original Penguin Corporation. * Assisted the store manager with financial and consulting necessities.