I thrive on bridging complex technology with tangible business value, specializing in AI and platform product management. My passion lies in creating ecosystems that empower users and drive significant business impact, particularly within enterprise AI and telecommunications.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led product strategy for platform and infrastructure at VMware, significantly impacting tier-1 service providers.
Currently driving AI product initiatives at Google, focusing on enterprise adoption and ecosystem development.
Can offer strategic guidance on product development for AI and platform technologies, and share insights on enterprise technology adoption.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Networking Expertise
Began in internet research, moved to network operations at MCI/UUNet, and gained insights from a world-class test lab.
✦ R&D
✦ Network Operations
✦ Testing
Driving Software Transformation in Telecom
Played a key role at VMware, guiding the Communication Service Provider industry towards virtualization and software-defined networking.
✦ VMware
✦ NFV
✦ SDN
✦ Virtualization
Product Leadership in AI and Platforms
Currently leading product strategy at Google, focusing on bringing AI solutions to enterprises and building impactful ecosystems.
✦ AI
✦ Product Management
✦ Ecosystems
💪🏻 Superpowers
Platform & Ecosystem Architect
Building bridges between technology and market adoption.
✦ Orchestrated product strategy for platform and infrastructure at VMware, impacting tier-1 service providers.
✦ Fostered industry collaboration, working with numerous vendors and service providers on NFV and SDN initiatives.
✦ Spearheaded go-to-market planning and technical engagement for complex solutions.
AI for Enterprise Innovator
Translating cutting-edge AI into enterprise solutions.
✦ Leading AI product initiatives at Google, focusing on enterprise adoption.
✦ Combines deep networking background with forward-looking AI strategy.
✦ Aims to extract business value and enhance end-user experiences with AI.
Technical Visionary & Translator
Making complex technology accessible and actionable.
✦ Deep technical expertise from IP/MPLS to NFV and 3GPP standards.
✦ Skilled in translating technical capabilities into business value for network operators.
✦ Excels in both lab environments and customer-facing strategy sessions.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering new AI applications that drive significant enterprise value.
✦ Connecting with leaders who are shaping the future of AI adoption.
✦ Exploring strategic partnerships to accelerate ecosystem growth for AI solutions.
I can help with
✦ Offer strategic guidance on product development for AI and platform technologies.
✦ Share insights on navigating the complexities of enterprise technology adoption.
✦ Provide a unique perspective on building and scaling technology ecosystems.
I would love your help on
✦ Identify emerging AI trends impacting enterprise infrastructure.
✦ Connect with pioneers in enterprise AI implementation.
✦ Find collaborators focused on building open AI ecosystems.