Experience

Band of Angels

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Band of Angels Investor - Family Office

  • May 2016 - Present

  Active portfolio management in digital transformation solutions, Autonomous systems, AI/ML driven analytics in multiple verticals, edge/server solutions in security, automotive/drone defense, microfluidics/combinatorial drug discovery systems, Covid 19 / Flu Theraputic Delivery, Farm to Table Direct To Consumer food distribution. Active portfolio management in digital transformation solutions, Autonomous systems, AI/ML driven analytics in multiple verticals, edge/server solutions in security, automotive/drone defense, microfluidics/combinatorial drug discovery systems, Covid 19 / Flu Theraputic Delivery, Farm to Table Direct To Consumer food distribution.



NetApp

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• VP, Product Management

  • Jul 2015 - Apr 2016

  Multi Billion dollar company delivering All Flash Arrays and hybrid data layer OS, application software and storage systems. Defining and pricing multi cloud solutions for collaboration, devops, Backup/DR. * Business and Product Roadmap for All Flash Array Portfolio - fastest growing product at NetApp. * Business and Product Roadmap for All Flash FAS Hybrid Systems - Largest NetApp revenue line * Product Roadmap for Converged (scaleup) and hyper converged (scale out) solutions * Pricing for entire stack: Storage OS, Application software for entry/midrange/high performance Controllers, (SSD / HDD) storage Shelves, add-on storage * Bundles/Program definition: High Performance, Velocity, Value across direct and partner channels * Partner with Product Marketing to position products in on-prem, hybrid cloud, data fabric environments * Deliver data analytics, forecasts and demand planning Show less



Virident Systems, Inc. (Acquired by HGST/WD)

• Milpitas, California

• Global VP, Marketing

  • Oct 2013 - Apr 2014

  Virident has joined the HGST family now serving our customers with the broadest portfolio of SAS, PCIe, Cluster level server-side flash integration, monitoring, caching and application acceleration software solutions. HGST is the market leader in driving the quantum leap in user experience rooted in virtualized, elastic storage solutions that integrate well with software defined networks, server solutions and SAN solutions from our partners including leading server and storage OEMs. HGST products and solutions accelerate data delivery and application acceleration in environments where increasing numbers of virtual machines running on multicore servers demand storage solutions with low latency and high IOPS at significantly reduced power consumption.The verticals served include Enterprise IT, High Performance Computing Centers and hyperscale data centers. The Virident Business Unit of HGST continues to design high performance/high capacity flash storage PCIe platforms, caching and cluster fabric Flash management software. Show less



NXP Semiconductors

• Netherlands
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• VP, Mobile & Computing Segment; VP Strategy & Marketing BUP&C

  • Sep 2012 - Jul 2013

  NXP is a $4B+ global company with a large and growing position in Mobile & Computing hardware/software/applet solutions spanning Application Specific Coprocessors as well as High Performance mixed signal/analog solutions.• Responsible for over $250M in revenue at Top Mobile & Computing OEMs with 3 Global Key Account Managers and their teams of Field Sales/Applications Engineers/Operations Managers as part of my team• Responsible for the overall global Mobile & Computing Segment strategy defining winning approaches to increase market share based on a comprehensive/integrated view of key ecosystems including iOS, Android, Microsoft and the regional (Greater China) ecosystems axis • Responsible for identifying relevant Mobile white spots within which NXP can scale rapidly and deliver solutions. These include multi-protocol wireless charging solutions as well as MCU plus MEMS/CMOS sensor hub solutions. • Mobile thought leader representing NXP at Mobile World Congress 2013 presenting to over 50 leading analysts and investors• Responsible for Strategy & Marketing at BU Portable & Computing comprised of MCU, Logic and Interface Products Show less

• VP, Worldwide Engineering; Identification Business Unit

  • Jul 2009 - Sep 2012

  Identification BU (ID) Leadership Team member. Initially collaborated with Bain Management consulting, formulated strategic change for ID BU In 36 months, ID BU gained 10 percentage market share and participated in IPO.. Implemented significant redesign of every function, and assumed Strategy & Engineering leadership role. Achieved 10% market share gain, BU grew from $370M to $1B run rate in 3 years. Consolidated and led multi-platform SOC, RF, Software solutions engineering organization with 500+ engineers worldwide. BU became fastest growing, most profitable NXP Business Unit with #1 global market share.• Led Management Team with Direct responsibility for managing over 500 person, global engineering organization with over $100M budget delivering record number of leading IC hardware/OS/module platforms/products.• Team delivered world leading products in NFC/secure microcontroller Mobile transactions bringing payment, ticketing transactions from smart cards to mobile phones. Partnered with Google on Google wallet pursuing vision of search, advertising, payment, rewards integration• Key technologies developed: 8-32 bit secure microcontrollers ranging from Ultra Low Power (ULP) custom to high performance ARM, security coprocessors, ULP energy harvesting analog/RF and RFID logistics and gaming subsystems, Java Card OS, Trust Provisioning• Key subsystems delivered: hardware layer with RTOS and Java Card Operating Systems; integrated NFC/Secure Element/OS with middleware for all major phone OS including Android.• Managed hypergrowth in platform and derivative product deliverables in hardware, software and solutions, led the optimized growth in the Engineering organization in Europe, USA and Asia by over 50% and with a balance in European Centers of Excellence and Low Cost Regions Show less



LSI, an Avago Technologies Company

• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• VP/GM, Emerging Markets & Technologies; VP, Strategic Marketing Storage Business Unit

  • Feb 2006 - Nov 2008

  •Focused on accelerating growth in HDD/SSD BU through product roadmap definition and strategic partnerships. Drove adjacency opportunities in Mobile connected storage systems integrating HDD/flash storage, WLAN/BT, RTOS and attractive industrial design. Agere achieved $1.5B in ICs and subsystems sales after turnaround. Company sold at nearly $4.2B. • Emerging Business: VP/GM responsible for global EM&T group. Oversaw all aspects of worldwide engineering, marketing, operations, and cross-BU sales responsible for expanding the TAM beyond the core HDD business into mobile devices Flash controllers and the Wireless Connected Drive. Inventor of BluOnyx - Best of CES 2007 and Best Product of the Year. Recipient of 7 patents • Core business: VP Strategic Marketing HDD, Defined new product platforms/roadmaps that led to 20% share gain for SOC/Read Channel, Preamps • Led BU and cross BU cost saving analysis leading to COGS and Opex savings: 35% at BU-level and $40M annually at corporate-level. Led Scenario analysis in global M&A analysis/initiatives • Core Member of CTO Technology Planning Council focused on Storage & Networks Roadmaps Show less



Intematix

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VeNova Management Consulting: VP, Marketing & Sales

  • Aug 2004 - Feb 2006

  •Pioneered global sales and marketing organization from ground-up in Green Markets and electronics micro/nano materials. Co-developed strategic vision for 4-year old start-up transforming the company from service to product/manufacturing leader with globally recognized brand. Lead fundraiser for 7 figure Convertible Debt. Partnered with CEO on series B and C. Company representative at investor conferences. VC Key investors: DFJ, Sumitomo • Increased sales run rate by 15x in 14 months. Developed innovative product roadmaps for clean energy markets, solid state lighting(LEDs), digital imaging, Fuel Cells and sub 45nm ICs • Implemented marketing strategies leading to globally recognized brand. Best of Nanocommerce Finalist in Product of the Year. managed web presence and PR in-house • Executed low cost Marketing & sales strategy using global distribution on VAR and reps • Secured partnerships with global Fortune 50 companies in distribution and joint R&D. Show less



Trebia

• Venova Management Consulting: VP, Engineering

  • Feb 2003 - Dec 2003

  • Drove multiple ICs and SAN Network Processor Chipset/software product development for iSCSI to Fiberchannel and iSCSI to Ethernet connectivity for switch, server and client cards • Led 60-person engineering organization delivering IC, firmware, applets, reference systems and application engineering in record time. Transformed struggling engineering organization. Result: High performance team deploying 2 major product platforms and 6 personalized software derivatives Built a customer acclaimed design team and an end-to-end product delivery process. • Delivered chipsets and reference designs for HBA/switch iSCSI and FCsolutions. Led global Development and integration of sophisticated firmware, application software and hardware IP Partnered with CEO and CFO to secure bridge financing and employee carve-out bringing the funds raised to $50M. Company Sold. Key investors: Atlas Ventures, Kodiak Ventures, Raza Show less



Systemonic

• VeNova Management Consulting: VP, Corporate Ventures & Strategy

  • May 2001 - Oct 2002

  • Defined corporate vision, strategy for transforming DSP/software technology platform company into vertical marke focused Wireless LAN company. Defined product roadmaps, IP acquisition strategy and overall business plan. Directed investment bankers and internal M&A process. Developed global IP licensing and alliances.Led integration of acquisitions. • Led 9-person acquisition team consisting of bankers, attorneys, and due diligence technologists. Rebuilt and focused company on integrated 802.11a/b/g WLAN chipset market. Drove acquisition of RF chipset and team to deliver total system solution. Merger Result: A world-class analog RF and MAC/Baseband team and total system solution value product roadmap. • Partner to the CEO in securing $30M series B. The company was sold to Philips Semiconductor Inc. in San Jose. Key Investors: Atlas Ventures, Robertson Stephens, Lehman Capital , Krone Show less



SurfControl

• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer & GM, Americas

  • Apr 2000 - Mar 2001

  • Spearheaded corporate strategy, marketing, sales, finance, and engineering across North America. Responsible for 80-person P&L focused on Web Access Management market. • Fused total of 4 companies into single cohesive global organization with unified product roadmap, infrastructure, and sales and marketing functions. • Positioned company as leading worldwide brand, and represented enterprise before press, financial community and in Washington DC to deal with Privacy and Congressional groups. Show less



Creative Labs Pte Ltd

• Singapore
• Wholesale Computer Equipment
• 200 - 300 Employee

• VP, Product Development; President, SEI; VP Engineering, SEI

  • Sep 1995 - Mar 2000

  •Transformed SEI into an established brand in IP block development and Professional Services focused on ASIC, 3D graphics, storage and communications IP and chipset markets. For Creative Labs, Led Chipset Product Development for MP3 portable audio devices and I/O connectivity cards. • Responsible for company P&L general management and engineering. Grew the company from 12 people to 50 person team. Grew revenues 10x over 5 years. • Built sales pipeline and delivered Professional Design Services to 1st Tier customers in storage, media processing. Delivered over 35 ASIC and custom ICs. Selected By Microsoft to build full 3D chipset as part of Microsoft Talisman Media card alliance along with Samsung and Philips Show less



Hewlett Packard Enterprise

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Semiconductors: Design & Applications Engineering

  • Mar 1987 - Sep 1995

  • Responsible for Design and Applications Engineering using external ASIC and foundry methodologies and fab technologies in CMOS, BiCMOS and bipolar. • Responsible for a team of 30 engineers. The team delivered 45 ASIC solutions in a number of market segments. These were: Enterprise switches and routers as well as Ethernet, ATM, FDDI adapters, core logic and cross bar switches for use in servers, storage element controllers. • Co-Defined corporate ASIC CAD methodologies, Responsible for establishing high reliability processes with numerous ASIC, RF and CAD suppliers including Synopsys, Cadence and Mentor as well as internal CAD tools • Introduced & supported large scale adoption of ASICs across all divisions of a full custom centric company. Marketed ASIC design services to external companies Show less



NXP acquires Freescale Semiconductor

• United States
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Design Engineer; Strategic Planner

  • May 1983 - Jan 1986

  • Designer in the 68010 and 68020 microprocessor full custom team. Transistor level design, simulation and layout of various microcode control sections. • Device Engineer responsible for Yield enhancement of 68HC11 microcontroller which integrated EEPROM, ROM, RAM, I/O and processor core. • As part of Finance & Strategic Planning Team, led the evaluation of strategic programs within the logic and memory divisions of Motorola Semiconductor Sector. • Identified ASICs and DSPs as key competitively differentiated IC categories with large potential financial return. • Developed business plan for two new business lines. Motorola generated hundreds of millions in revenues from these two investments. Show less