About
Accomplished product executive with over 25 years of experience in designing and launching innovative digital products, leveraging emerging technologies to create impactful B2B and B2C applications. Adept at leading development teams in both startup and corporate environments, with a track record of contributing to five acquisitions and touching the lives of hundreds of millions of users. Excels in transforming challenging visions into best-in-class, user-centric products across digital media, social media, digital health, and cloud applications.
Work
Independent Product Advisor & Entrepreneur
|Product Advisor & Entrepreneur
Sunnyvale, CA, US
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Summary
Currently advising an AI fintech startup on product strategy and growth, while actively prototyping generative AI solutions for the creator economy.
Highlights
Provided strategic advisory services to an AI fintech startup, focusing on product strategy and identifying key growth opportunities.
Researched and prototyped generative AI solutions specifically designed for the creator economy, demonstrating expertise in emerging technologies.
Analyzed market trends and networked with ML community leaders to inform strategic direction and stay updated on AI innovations.
CARE INTENT
|Head of Product and Co-Founder
Sunnyvale, CA, US
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Summary
As Co-Founder and Head of Product, pioneered the development of a natural language micro-conversation platform to automate outreach and improve patient-provider communication.
Highlights
Pioneered the development of the first natural language micro-conversation platform, leveraging cutting-edge technology to automate outreach solutions and improve patient-provider communication.
Identified new market opportunities in Type 2 diabetes and chronic care management through comprehensive industry research and AI technology evaluations.
Utilized early access to OpenAI GPT for rapid prototyping, accelerating innovation in digital health solutions.
KALI CARE
|Head of Product and Co-Founder
Santa Clara, CA, US
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Summary
Co-founded and led product development for a remote medication monitoring cloud and IoT platform, aligning teams with key requirements and securing business growth.
Highlights
Created and launched a leading remote medication monitoring cloud and IoT platform, successfully aligning cross-functional teams with key product requirements.
Spearheaded ten clinical studies for top hospital systems and pharma companies, validating product efficacy and market fit.
Aided the CEO in securing funding and driving business growth through strategic product presentations.
ECHO
|Vice President of Product / Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Palo Alto, CA, US
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Summary
As VP of Product/COO, expanded Echo's graph database into a comprehensive suite of social media and SaaS platforms, boosting revenue through strategic client acquisition.
Highlights
Expanded Echo's graph database into a comprehensive suite of white-label social media applications and SaaS platforms, significantly broadening product offerings.
Aligned market requirements, strategic direction, and engineering leadership for growth, optimizing product development cycles.
Boosted company revenue by successfully assisting the CEO in securing high-profile clients, including ABC, ESPN, and NASDAQ.
Creative Venture, Freelance
|Product and Design Consultant
Sunnyvale, CA, US
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Summary
Provided product and design consulting services, accelerating new product development from concept to actionable prototypes for major tech companies and startups.
Highlights
Accelerated the development of new products for clients including Sony, eBay, Sandisk, Hitachi, and various startups.
Translated initial product ideas into actionable prototypes through precise objective setting and effective product architecture.
Designed user interfaces that enhanced product usability and overall user experience.
FILMLOOP
|Vice President of Product & User Experience and Founding member
Palo Alto, CA, US
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Summary
As a founding member and VP of Product & User Experience, managed the product design and execution of the FilmLoop photo-sharing platform, driving adoption to over 1 million users.
Highlights
Managed the product design strategy and execution for the FilmLoop photo-sharing platform, leveraging cutting-edge real-time technology.
Achieved rapid user adoption, growing the user base from zero to over 1 million users within the first year.
Integrated users' interests and founders' vision into product development, ensuring a user-centric and market-driven approach.
ROXIO
|Director, Product Design
Santa Clara, CA, US
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Summary
Directed product design, orchestrating a complete overhaul of 10 legacy applications into the world's #1 selling digital media suite, achieving 180 awards and 300 million units sold.
Highlights
Orchestrated a complete overhaul of 10 legacy applications into a cohesive, integrated digital media suite, which became the world's #1 selling product.
Contributed to the product receiving 180 awards and achieving 300 million units sold, demonstrating significant market success.
Directed the design strategy and implementation in close collaboration with engineering and marketing, integrating the latest digital media technologies.
ADOBE
|First Principal Designer - Head of Product Design - Member of Adobe's Innovation Task Force
San Jose, CA, US
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Summary
As First Principal Designer and Head of Product Design, expanded Adobe's product portfolio into new markets and steered corporate-level strategic initiatives.
Highlights
Expanded Adobe's product portfolio into new markets by introducing innovative product design concepts tailored to consumer and enthusiast segments.
Led the creation of the company's first web applications, fostering a culture of rapid prototyping and agile development.
Steered corporate-level strategic initiatives, including founding the first User Research team and introducing robust innovation systems.
Education
ENSCI - LES ATELIERS
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Master's degree
Product Design and Management
Courses
Pioneered product design's role and processes in new technologies
Skills
Product Management & Strategy
New Technology Productization, Rapid Market Entry, Product Design, UX/UI Design, Strategic Business Development, Product Strategy, Roadmapping, Product Opportunity Identification, Decision Process Communication, Prioritization, Product Concept Design, Data Workflow Design, Creative Process, Risk Reduction, User Validation, Client Engagement, Usability Testing, Brand Perception.
Leadership & Team Management
Team Leadership, Collaboration, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Executive Experience, Stakeholder Communication, Feedback Loops, Expectation Management.
Technology & Innovation
Generative AI Development, Healthcare Technology Innovation, SaaS & Cloud Solutions, Corporate Innovation, Cloud SaaS, REST API, NLP, Mobile Development, Web Development, Computer Software, Set-top Boxes, Firmware, IoT.
Market & User Research
User Adoption Strategies, Market Research (Primary & Secondary), Competitor Analysis, Trend Analysis, User Research.
Industry Expertise
Digital Health, Authoring Tools, Digital Media, IoT, Social Media, Publishing Platforms, Consumer Markets, Enterprise Markets, Regulated Markets (Healthcare).
Development Methodologies
Agile Development, Iterative Development, Rapid Prototyping.