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principal, product integrity

About

Seasoned Executive with experience in a broad spectrum of management disciplines. Particularly skilled at refining processes for maximum efficiency, cost optimization and profit. Proven ability to build and lead organizations, large and small. Expert program management and negotiation skills. Strategic level experience across industries and technologies: Cloud, HPC, Machine Learning, Storage, Start-up and Non-profit. Expert development of partnerships and establishing relationships with government agencies. Founder of G.I.F.T. : Girls Inspired for Tomorrow, (501c3).

Country

united states

City

san francisco

Industry

non-profit organization management

Skill

program management, leadership, management, product management, strategy, start ups, project management, business strategy, training, team building, strategic planning, consulting, operations management, strategic partnerships, cross functional team leadership, product development, business development, vendor management, entrepreneurship, financial reporting, enterprise software, cloud computing, social entrepreneurship, financial analysis, financial planning, microsoft products, google docs, veterans, professional services, business process improvement, change management

Experience

principal, product integrity

founder and chief executive officer

gift: girls inspired for tomorrow

2016-1 - 2019-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

GIFT is an organization focused on educating and inspiring young girls by providing them with role models and life lessons via newsworthy individuals. Representation from the areas of Science & Technology, Arts & Entertainment, Politics & Government, Professional Sports, and others. We are currently establishing sponsors, speakers and programs to facilitate our first event in 2017.

board advisor

humans for ai

2018-1 - 2018-1 · 1 mo

Humans For AI is focused on increasing diversity in tech, specifically AI. Focus is on broadening pipeline of minorities in AI careers, facilitation of access to experts and thought leaders, and demystifying AI for novices and non-technical interested parties. 501c3 nonprofit.

board member

guitars not guns

2005-1 - 2006-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Board Member for non-profit providing instruments and music lessons for under-served, impoverished, and at risk children.

director, channel marketing and program mgmt and director of field operations and project mgmt

netapp

2004-1 - 2006-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Product manager for all service related products targeting global Channel Partners. Financial responsibility for product development tasks, cost modeling, ROI model and pricing of service products. Provided leadership to international teams for implementation and management of partner programs, qualified new international and domestic partners, established a global network of key delivery agents and ensured quality standards were maintained. Designed and implemented global government and partner tailored service programs totaling $100M+ annually.

director of global support and services

panasas

2001-1 - 2004-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Built Professional Services and Support teams. Managed OEMs in China and Taiwan. Responsibility for building and managing partner programs.

vice president, operations - strategic, regional p and l, americas delivery vp, customer success

prism communications services

1999-5 - 2000-8 · 1 yr 4 mos

* Built company presence in Western Region comprised of seven major cities. * National responsibility for staff of 200+ personnel in Operations, Professional Services and Support. * Managed office staff in San Francisco and New York.

general manager and founder - mobile technology and consumer-based social enterprise

kanuto

2010-1 - 2015-1 · 5 yrs 1 mo

Strategy, funding, AOP development, financial planning and analysis. SWE leadership. Social entrepreneurial venture with opportunities for wider healthcare coverage prior to the Affordable Care Act. Opportunities for families.

vice president of operations - hpc, cloud ecosystem, bpo, engineering

penguin computing

2006-1 - 2008-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

* Strategic management of Operations, Engineering, Professional Services, Support and Manufacturing. Built Professional Services team. * Optimized company processes for maximum efficiency and cost control. * Managed all OEM, vendor and partner relationships. Developed strategic partnerships with complimentary product companies.

senior director: program management and new product introduction , ai software solutions

baker hughes

2017-1 - Present · 9 yrs 9 mos

I lead the team that connects the dots and drives progress between SW Development, Product Management, and the Customer for highly complex AI software solutions targeting deals in excess of $100M. Direct interaction and influence in product development coordinating Agile development schedules and roadmaps. Additionally, responsible for commercial release and go-to-market planning for all Digital products. Design and management of New Product Introduction (NPI) process spanning from market research to product launch, sustainment and end-of-life planning which integrates with global BHGE NPI initiative. Enablement of cross-functional organizations and partners.

chief of staff to president of services and director of operations - private cloud infrastructure

mirantis

2015-10 - 2016-1 · 4 mos

* Implementation and management of Operations function. Financial analysis, AOP, ROI, forecasting. * Chief of Staff for President, Services. * Business development for Services Partners and Partner management.