Product definition, development, go-to-market planning, and launch of core cyber security product platforms for critical infrastructure systems (CIS) / IOT / IIOT / Financial verticals.

Product Management: consumer premise equipment and associated software and hardware strategy, roadmap and planning. Drove the development and deployment of new devices under compressed timeline. Defined go-to-market plan, timeline and functional requirements.Directed and coordinated reliability and continuous process improvement efforts with Care, Marketing, and Operations, resulting in significant reduction of repair calls within one year. Defined with Engineering team, a new Linux based IP client device, vetting and bringing on-board a new hardware vendor. Spearheaded the development of new remote control units to bring universal interoperability for operational and customer complexity reduction, and to enable new customer functionality for UX team.DLNA standards body, alliances, CE industry liaison.

Promoted exploration of cloud-based navigation for IP based products. Created business justification for HTML5 / XML based approach to reduce development cost and time by leveraging non-proprietary solutions.Defined and managed development road map for consumer premises equipment hardware and software by coordinating features and timeline of microprocessor and equipment vendor suppliers.Conducted benchmark and competitive analysis of consumer electronic industry and technology trends as input into regular corporate technology strategy recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.

Product and project management responsibilities to deploy Java based, open standard middleware and consumer devices. Led cross-functional team of engineering, marketing, legal, finance, billing, technical support and operations to define deliverable milestones, dependencies and timelines.Acted as Managing Director of a joint venture with Comcast. Oversaw technology license agreements and cross license agreements. Transferred software and IP rights to industry R&D lab for use as industry reference implementation.Engaged with primary stakeholders at consumer electronic companies to coordinate product development roadmaps and timelines.Represented company in cross-industry policy and specification activities and as liaison with CE companies.

Led business development and technology licensing efforts in US and Europe leading to initial series of strategic partnerships and MOU's that resulted in $14 million seed & series A funding.Product management responsibilities to define features and functionality. Led market and competitive analysis to formulate pricing structure and produce marketing collateral.Led partnership efforts with 2 key industry leading head-end suppliers for integrated business development and sales efforts to target major broadcasters and operators. Created partnership program with semiconductor and application development companies to offer full bouquet of services to customers.Started first overseas branch in US and directed commercial engagements resulting in a product strategy shift from content creation software to head end, middleware, and custom applications solutions for broadcast, MVPD, CE industry.Created Professional Services team to augment product based revenue with recurring service revenue by providing worldwide middleware porting, software development, installation, integration, and training services.