Professional Experience

Head AI Governance and Policy

Airbnb (via Redcloud Consulting)

With a deep understanding of complex regulatory landscapes, such as the EU AI Act and GDPR, I navigate organizations through responsible AI development and deployment challenges.

• Developing and implementing comprehensive AI governance policies aligned with GDPR, NIST GEN AI, DPC, ISO 27001, CPRA, and other relevant regulations.
• Leading data privacy impact assessments (DPIAs) to identify and mitigate risks associated with AI initiatives.
• Establishing a centralized AI model registry to track, monitor, and govern the lifecycle of AI models.
• Creating a culture of data responsibility through training and awareness programs for employees at all levels.
• Presented AI governance overview to Executive Leadership Team.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate AI ethics and compliance into product development processes.
• Collaborated with engineering and legal teams to integrate AI ethics into agile workflows.
• Successfully leading audits and assessments to ensure adherence to data privacy and AI regulations.
• Leading global teams across the EU, US and APAC regions.
• Developed AI governance policies that resulted in a 75% reduction in compliance issues across the EU and US. Created a centralized AI model registry, improving model tracking and compliance efficiency by 50%.

Co-Founder, Global Product Manager

Ericsson Trusted Data Privacy Platform

Pioneered TDPP, Ericsson's flagship AI/ML platform, delivering secure data capabilities through blockchain integration. This visionary platform empowers developers across Core Data, O-RAN (xApps & rApps), 5G Network slicing, healthcare, and government sectors.

• Led the vision, strategy, and execution of Ericsson's flagship AI/ML platform, Trusted Data Privacy Platform (TDPP), empowering developers across telecom, healthcare, and government sectors.
• Achieved a 7% revenue increase and 30% reduction in customer support costs by integrating TDPP into multiple Ericsson product lines, unlocking a $42B market opportunity.
• Cultivated a high-performing, innovative team, delivering products on time, within scope, and budget.
• Effectively communicated product value to C-suite stakeholders, driving widespread adoption and securing $800K in funding.

Sr. Director Systems Management

Ericsson, Inc. Global AI Accelerator

• Spearheaded customer-centric AI innovations, enhancing Ericsson's 5G offerings and increasing customer retention by 18%.
• Supervised cross-functional teams to deliver AI features aligned with business objectives and technical goals.
• Championed an ethical AI framework, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Global Head AI Technology & Innovation

Ericsson, Inc. Global AI Accelerator

• Directed strategic AI research and experimentation, resulting in multimillion-dollar revenue generation.
• Shaped Ericsson's global AI strategy, contributing to 3GPP 5G AI standards and U.S. White House AI policies.
• Built partnerships with universities, startups, and industry leaders to foster cutting-edge innovation.
• Collaborated with the Chief Data Office to develop and implement data governance strategies that ensured compliance with evolving AI and data regulations, resulting in reduction in compliance risks.

Interim Global Head Team Neutron

Ericsson, Inc. Global AI Accelerator

• Led and mentored a team of 7 managers and 100 senior data scientists and engineers across Canada, India, and Santa Clara, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Delivered AI models and solutions in Python, rapidly prototyping products for customer needs, resulting in a 75% increase in development speed.
• Implemented a rigorous SDLC with code reviews, CI/CD, A/B testing, and agile methodologies, enhancing development practices and reducing errors by 50%.

Founder & CTO

4PIA

• Founded and led 4PIA, a successful SaaS AI/ML startup with an exit offer from Ericsson.
• Developed and deployed a cutting-edge AI/ML platform, utilizing technologies such as deep learning and natural language processing.
• Successfully managed a $35M budget to develop and scale the platform, achieving a 20% increase in conversion rates and a 15% increase in customer satisfaction.
• Led the development and deployment of a scalable SaaS platform, ensuring robust systems architecture and application architecture practices, resulting in a 58% increase in operational efficiency.

CEO & Founder

GrayCloud Technology & Navigator Technology

• Led the development of a revolutionary digital identity management solution that empowered individuals to control their data across major platforms (Gmail, Search, Maps, Chrome, etc.).
• Successfully led cross-functional teams in product development, marketing, and sales at GrayCloud Technology.
• Founded and led Navigator Technology, a successful startup acquired by a private company.
• Developed and deployed a cutting-edge AI platform utilizing machine learning, natural language processing, and blockchain technologies.
• Successfully delivered semantic search solutions for major clients, including Facebook.
• Managed 350+TB of data to power applications in identity theft, security, and analytics.
• Led a global team of 175 engineers to develop and deploy a scalable AI/ML platform, achieving 132% improvement in system performance and reliability.

Adjunct Professor & Co-Founder

Southwestern Law School & UC Berkeley

• Founder of Mobile App and Innovation, a new class now the foundation stone of a JD In Technology offered by Southwestern Law School. Rated 4.8/5.
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• Co-Founder of University of California, Berkeley Citris Mobile App Innovation/Startup Incubator, a catalyst to help make great ideas a reality by connecting student innovators to the app development process and technology community.
• Co-Founder of University of California, Merced Mobile App Challenge
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