Chief Product & Technology Officer in the Software & Private Equity industry
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Highlights

This individual has extensive expertise in successfully scaling product organizations over a span of 20+ years. Currently serving as the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) and previously held positions as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Chief Product Officer (CPO) at a leading global enterprise software organization. Additionally, appointed as the CPO Portfolio Advisor for a prestigious private equity firm managing assets exceeding $75 billion, where they drove the formulation of portfolio growth strategies, including leveraging cutting-edge technologies like AI.

  • Manage P&L with budgets exceeding $75M and growing the business 40% YoY as CPTO.
  • As CPTO, scaled R&D division (180 to 500) to deliver worlds #1 continuous testing platform.
  • Doubled ARR and took the company through IPO in 2 years at leading global enterprise technology organization.
  • Spent 7+ years at Microsoft, responsible for significant success of the Azure platform.

About

This accomplished professional is a visionary leader specializing in product and technology, with a keen focus on digital products. They excel at creating significant value, scaling organizations, and effectively managing portfolios across diverse sectors such as startups, renowned technology enterprises, and government entities. With a unique blend of business acumen, expertise in economics, adept financial management, and a profound understanding of technical intricacies and product development, they possess a truly comprehensive skill set. Notably, they hold the esteemed distinction of being a distinguished Member of the prestigious Forbes Technology Council.

Years of Experience
20
Years in Current Role
4
Years at Current Company
1

Current Role

Industry
Software & Private Equity
Title
Chief Product & Technology Officer
Focus
Software Development

Past Experience

VP Product - Software Development
2.5 years
Director of Product
2.5 years
Principal Program Manager - Microsoft
7 years
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Industries

  • Private Equity
  • Software Development

Education

  • B.Sc. Applied Math
  • M.Sc. Economics
  • Ph.D Computer Science

Areas of Expertise

  • Generative AI / Automation
  • Mergers & Acquisitions Due Diligence
  • Digital and Process Transformations
  • Scaling R&D
  • Optimizing Product Portfolios

Technologies Used

  • Deep expertise in cloud platforms