Experience

DZS

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Chief Product Officer

  • May 2022 - Present

  Dallas, Texas, United States DZS (Nasdaq: DZSI) offers cloud software and networking systems that empower communications service providers to reimagine their access network and transform their businesses to deliver outstanding broadband access experiences to their customers. • Corporate Officer with Global P&L responsibly for the entire DZS Product portfolio: Cloud Software, Optical and Access Networking Systems, and Connected Premises Equipment. • Lead the 500+ person, Global Product Management, Engineering,… Show more DZS (Nasdaq: DZSI) offers cloud software and networking systems that empower communications service providers to reimagine their access network and transform their businesses to deliver outstanding broadband access experiences to their customers. • Corporate Officer with Global P&L responsibly for the entire DZS Product portfolio: Cloud Software, Optical and Access Networking Systems, and Connected Premises Equipment. • Lead the 500+ person, Global Product Management, Engineering, Technology, Cloud Operations, Service and Customer Success organizations with centers of excellence in North America, Europe, and Asia.

• Vice President, Global Product Management

  • Oct 2020 - May 2022

  Dallas, Texas, United States



Nice North America

• United States
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Vice President of Product Management

  • Nov 2018 - 2020

  Carlsbad, CA Executive product management leadership with P&L responsibility for the Home Automation Business Unit delivering IoT and Software solutions for residential and commercial spaces.



mandal.ai

• CEO

  • Mar 2018 - Mar 2019

  San Francisco Bay Area Created new company based on the foundational idea that AI applied to data produced by mobile networks will transform the business of mobile operators and disrupt the digital advertising industry. • Recruited investors, advisory board and key members of the startup team. • Achieved key funding milestones by developing and implementing company and product strategy, business plan, go to market plan, and operational execution plan. • Delivered first MVP and deployed PoC with customers… Show more Created new company based on the foundational idea that AI applied to data produced by mobile networks will transform the business of mobile operators and disrupt the digital advertising industry. • Recruited investors, advisory board and key members of the startup team. • Achieved key funding milestones by developing and implementing company and product strategy, business plan, go to market plan, and operational execution plan. • Delivered first MVP and deployed PoC with customers within 6 months of operation. Show less



Calix

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President, SaaS Business Unit

  • Oct 2010 - Mar 2018

  San Jose, CA Senior executive leader with P&L responsibility for the Calix SaaS Business Unit, focused on applying analytics and AI to data generated by the broadband access network to transform the way Broadband Service Providers run Marketing and Support organizations. • Created and executed the SaaS BU Business Plan which reached over 100% YoY steady state sales growth at almost double the company average margins. • Recruited, and led Product Management, Architecture, Design, Engineering, Test,… Show more Senior executive leader with P&L responsibility for the Calix SaaS Business Unit, focused on applying analytics and AI to data generated by the broadband access network to transform the way Broadband Service Providers run Marketing and Support organizations. • Created and executed the SaaS BU Business Plan which reached over 100% YoY steady state sales growth at almost double the company average margins. • Recruited, and led Product Management, Architecture, Design, Engineering, Test, and Network Operations teams. • Launched the "Marketing Cloud", a subscription based product to deliver growth of new service take rates and service tier upgrades for broadband service providers. • Launched the "Support Cloud" subscription based product to minimize support call duration and number of truck rolls of broadband service providers. • Energized the customer base through executive briefings and public speaking engagements at major industry events. • Experiences included: Public Cloud, Private Cloud, Analytics, Behavior Analytics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, SDN, NFV, Virtualization, ODL, Mobile Apps, SaaS, WiFi, Home Automation, IoT, Device Management, Resource Orchestration.

• Director of Product Management

  • Jan 2001 - Oct 2010

  Petaluma, CA Product Management and P&L responsibility for the company's first product during start up and pre-IPO growth phases of the company. • Grew the business to over $200M in profitable yearly sales achieving over 70% market share in telecom markets in North America with independent broadband service providers, leading to a successful Initial Public Offering for the Company. • Launched over 15 major system product releases including the integration of three company… Show more Product Management and P&L responsibility for the company's first product during start up and pre-IPO growth phases of the company. • Grew the business to over $200M in profitable yearly sales achieving over 70% market share in telecom markets in North America with independent broadband service providers, leading to a successful Initial Public Offering for the Company. • Launched over 15 major system product releases including the integration of three company acquisitions. • Secured an average of over $30M per year in funding to invest in strategic product development.

• Director of Product Marketing

  • Dec 1999 - Jan 2001

  San Jose, CA Built product marketing team, evangelized the company’s vision with prospects and at industry forums, and provided product marketing leadership to influence customer strategic multi-year network build out decisions.



Advanced Fibre Communications

• Telecommunications
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Director of Sales, CALA

  • Mar 1996 - Oct 1999

  Petaluma, CA Direct responsibility for growing sales in the region, develop and implement business plan, and expand sales into new territories

• International Applications Engineer

  • Sep 1995 - Mar 1996

  Petaluma, CA



FrontRow

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Engineer

  • Jul 1993 - Sep 1995

  Petaluma, CA



Olivetti Systems and Networks

• Marketing Manager, Services Division

  • Jul 1992 - May 1993

  Barcelona Area, Spain