Tim Root

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GM, CTO, Engineering Leader, Startup Founder/CEO, UC Industry Expert, Company/Market/Product Builder @ Owl Labs
Tim Root's Location
Nashua, New Hampshire, United States, United States
About Tim Root

Career Highlights:An experienced executive who can impact a company technically, culturally, and provide business leadership. Tim has held 'VP/C' level positions for the last twenty years, in both public and venture backed companies. A business leader with global technology companies (UC/Telecom, IoT, Robotics, and Consumer Electronics), experience driving a P/L and growing revenues through partnerships, product/sales strategy. A unique ability to map Product Roadmaps to drive industry innovations. Technical, pragmatic, leader with the ability to develop growth strategies and motivate an organizations around a clear vision. A demonstrated history of success within multiple global markets and industries. Business development strategies that focus on win-win models and long-term revenue streams, a partnership list includes companies such as Cisco, Microsoft, Google, Zoom, and Logitech.A recognized thought leader in the UC industry with a history of leading product teams that have built the most successful products for the most recognized enterprises in the market. Product Management and Engineering leadership for the development of industry leading products, high volume manufacturing and IP management. An early adopter of Analytics and AI technology to drive innovation into product roadmaps.An entrepreneur, founder of VGo Communications (acquired by Vecna Robotics) developed the product and business model and led the venture funding. This was an early IoT and Robotics play, inventing the marketing which is now called Robotic Telepresence. Specialties: Customer Driven DesignProduct ManagementAnalytics and AI technologyP&L ResponsibilityTeam BuildingPartnershipsODM partnerships / Consumer Product Development ModelsBusiness Models and StrategyUC and Media architectures and solutionsSaaS media solutionsIoT Business models and ArchitecturesExcellent presentation skills

Tim Root's Current Company Details
Owl Labs

Owl Labs

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GM, CTO, Engineering Leader, Startup Founder/CEO, UC Industry Expert, Company/Market/Product Builder
Tim Root Work Experience Details
  • Owl Labs
    Executive
    Owl Labs Apr 2024 - Present
    Boston, Ma, Us
  • Dell Technologies
    Gm/Vp Products & Peripherals Group
    Dell Technologies Nov 2021 - Aug 2023
    Round Rock, Texas, Us
    VP/GM of the Peripherals Product Group (PPG). Responsible for the Gaming, Keyboards, Mice, and Collaboration peripherals strategy/roadmaps/ and business. Managed a ~$800M/yr revenue portfolio, transitioned the organization from a strategy of branding other companies products with low margins to an internally developed (with partners and ODMs) portfolio - delivering higher value products with significant increases in margin contribution. Team was split between North America and Singapore/Taiwan.
  • Nureva Inc.
    Vp Of Strategy
    Nureva Inc. Jan 2021 - Nov 2021
    Calgary, Ab, Ca
  • Chester Technologies, Llc
    Ceo Chester Technologies
    Chester Technologies, Llc Nov 2016 - Nov 2021
    I have started up my management consulting company, Chester Technologies. Currently working with companies in the AV/UC industry as well as Robotics to help define product and technology strategies.Please reach out to me if you are looking for a seasoned CTO/Product Manager who also is skilled in business development and business financing + building.
  • Poly
    Vp And Gm Of Room Collaboration Business
    Poly Mar 2019 - Jan 2021
    Santa Cruz, California, Us
    Leading the Video Collaboration Business at Poly (the Polycom portion of the company). For FY2020 delivered record revenues and led a 400% increase in product growth. My team delivered a full USB Video solution set (most recently the "Personal" Products P5/P15/P21), MTR solutions with MS (G10/G40/G85), and Android based products (Studio X30/X50/G7500). Revenues of ~$600M/yr.
  • Polycom
    Vp Of Product Management
    Polycom Aug 2017 - Mar 2019
    San Jose, California, Us
    Leading the Business for the Collaboration products, including all of the conference room products and services. Part of the new management team at Polycom, working to rebuild the business strategy since the company was taken private.
  • Gordon School Of Leadership, Northeastern University
    Guest Lecturer
    Gordon School Of Leadership, Northeastern University Oct 2011 - Mar 2019
    Once a semester I have the privilege of teaching a class at the Gordon School of Leadership at NU. Always a fun experience to interact with such a strong group of professionals and students.
  • Yamaha (Formally Revolabs)
    Executive Vp Of Business Development And Cto
    Yamaha (Formally Revolabs) Jan 2012 - Nov 2016
    Sudbury, Ma, Us
    Management of Business Development, Product Management, Program Management, and Engineering. Highlights:Responsible for over 60% of the P/L for the Division. Grew revenues by 400% over 4 years, instrumental in selling the company to Yamaha Corporation. Initiated the companies UC strategy and partnerships with UC software vendors and channels. Transitioned a wireless microphone startup to the #2 UC speakerphone manufacturer in the world. Defined the product roadmaps, drove innovation (49 patents to date), and led major partnerships including Cisco, Mitel, BlueJeans, Google, and Zoom which built the foundation for the market growth.Cisco relationship, they are OEMing their 8831 UC Conferencephone from Revolabshttp://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps12969/index.htmlThe Executive Elite wireless microphone systemhttp://finance.yahoo.com/news/revolabs-unveils-next-generation-executive-144500108.htmlThe UC1000/500 Conference phonehttp://www.revolabs.com/News/Press-Releases/Revolabs-and-Cisco%C2%AE-Collaborate-on-Development-of.aspxBusiness Relationship with Googlehttp://conferencing.tmcnet.com/topics/conferencing/articles/422406-better-meetings-with-google-chrome-thanks-revolabs.htm
  • Vgo Communications
    Founder And Cto / Vp Of Engineering
    Vgo Communications Sep 2007 - Feb 2012
    Us
    VGo Communications is the leader in Robotic Telepresence. We developed the first product of its kind that can be deployed in volume to the enterprise, health care, or education market. The product is a combination of Digital Media, Robotics, and SaaS. I was the initial Founder of North End Technologies, which then changed its name to VGo Communications. Developed the product and business plan for the company, recruited co-founders to the idea. Led initial financing campaign which successfully completed with closing of venture financing, company now has raised over $14M as of 2011.Responsibilities at VGo were around the product development, running and hiring for all functions of the company. These included software development, mechanical engineering, robotic engineering, electrical engineering, SQA, customer support, and operations/manufacturing. As the architect for the solution I was responsible for all technology decisions, product schedules, features, and budget. Successfully shipped the VGo solution on a budget that was 50% of what other communication startups required to get to market and they did not require a robotics or tooling expense.As a board member I recruited our VP of Sales and VP of Marketing into the company. I was also instrumental in the business strategy that the company pursued.Example of Media around the VGo Product:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKVY0V1sEPEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQQ5VXvxdAMhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1188682/1/index.htmhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_OkQyKsWaQhttp://www.vgocom.com/sites/default/files/vgo_businessweek_feb2011.pdf
  • Vgo Communications
    Ceo
    Vgo Communications Jan 2007 - Sep 2007
    Us
    Initial CEO of the North End, later became VGo Communications. After developing the concept and establishing VC financing I transitioned to building the development team and the product.
  • Chester Technologies
    President And Ceo
    Chester Technologies Nov 2006 - Feb 2008
    Chester Technologies is a small consulting group focused on helping companies develop and execute on strategies in the video commuications industry. We leverage our knowledge of the technology and business issues associated with the changing telecommunications landscape to create new products and business revenues for our clients. Some of our current clients include Avaya, RemoteReality, and Revolabs.
  • Ozvision
    Cto And Vp Product Management
    Ozvision Jan 2005 - Oct 2006
    Ozvision is a venture backed startup that focuses on delivering video streaming (SaaS) solution to the security industry. The companies development team was located in Isreal, with the investment the headquarters were moved to the US. My contribution was focused on moving the product architecture from PSTN to IP, architecting a web-based VOD solution for Central Stations to offer to their clients instead of CCTV solutions. The product was successfully rolled out as the "Ozvision Secure Network, OSN" and is still the cornerstone of the company today.In the CTO role I also managed the relationships with our resellers, TYCO and Honeywell, defining products and negotiating terms.
  • Polycom Video Division
    Cto And Vp Business Development
    Polycom Video Division Jan 2003 - Sep 2004
    San Jose, California, Us
    As CTO my responsibilities included defining the divisions technical direction, developing business development relationships when appropriate, and overseeing the Patent activity for the division and company.While in this role the division doubled its unit volume, and had revenues of over $300M.Highlights:- Lead a team of 12 highly skilled engineers, developing early prototypes in front of the engineering team.- Educated the organization on IP architectures and the need for a 'system' approach rather then a box model.- Lead the business development and technical business strategy that developed relationships with Avaya, Microsoft, and Juniper.- Laid the foundation for the HD video architecture, evaluating the available chipsets and defining the feature requirements.- Managed the standards activity, H.264 was the focus at this time.- Supported the VSX product roll-out.
  • Polycom Video Division
    Vp Strategy
    Polycom Video Division Sep 2001 - Dec 2002
    San Jose, California, Us
    Corporate Strategy for technical and business direction. Development of a fully integrate product strategy for 3 major divisions (Audio, Video, and Network) within Polycom.
  • Picturetel Corporation
    Chief Technology Officer
    Picturetel Corporation Jun 1995 - Oct 2001
    Us
    2000 - 2001 CTOJoined the executive management team to take over the technical vision of the company. continued to develop the iPower product line which led to the successful sale of the company to Polycom (PLCM).1999 - 2000 Director (GM) of the Set-top ProductManager of the Set-top video conferencing product line. Took over the Swiftsite product line, added the iPower 680 via a joint development with Sharp Electronics. Responsible for the transition of the development team and the success of the 680 development and market entry.1995 - 1999 Engineering Management / DeveloperHands on manager for the Media Processing team; Audio, Video, and other real-time software development. The team was a corporate resource delivering core components to all of the product groups from embedded to desktop. Technologies implemented included H.261, H.263, G.722, G.711, Siren7, Siren14.
  • Raytheon Corporation
    Engineer
    Raytheon Corporation Jun 1988 - May 1995
    Arlington, Va, Us

Tim Root Skills

Product Management Engineering Management Start Ups Saas Enterprise Software Strategic Partnerships Telecommunications Product Development Strategy Business Development Digital Media Wireless Integration Networking Mobile Devices Inventor Unified Communications Video Conferencing Ip Software Development Digital Signal Processors Leadership Embedded Systems Streaming Media Telepresence Software Engineering Product Marketing Cross Functional Team Leadership Software As A Service Business Strategy Digital Video Wireless Technologies Program Management Software Executive Management System Architecture Consumer Electronics Architecture Robotics Embedded Software Architectures Autodesk Inventor Internet Of Things Big Data Analytics

Tim Root Education Details

  • Mit Sloan School Of Management
    Mit Sloan School Of Management
    Engineering And Management
  • Worcester Polytechnic Institute
    Worcester Polytechnic Institute
    Dsp And Video
  • Northeastern University
    Northeastern University
    Computers

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