- Results-driven professional with 16+ years experience in product management and marketing in the High-Tech, Software, Mobile Apps, LBS, Advertising and Telecommunications markets. - Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and oversee innovative products. Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and organizational skills. - Consistently successful in building consensus and driving cooperative relationships with staffs, vendors, and business associates. - Consultant & advisor to investors, VCs & angels on technological due-diligence, feasibility/go-no-go evaluation of ventures & startups. Specialties: - Unique combination of skills with a deep understanding of technology and ability to commercialize on emerging market trends. - Experienced in managing and evangelizing in online customer communities including extensive customer communication, features discussions and roadmaps; based on GetSatisfaction and Jive platforms. - Strong technical background with more than 20 years experience in the IT industry. - Deep understanding of technology. Ability to analyze and predict complex business processes including corporate strategy, competitive analysis and technology-valuation. - Solid understanding of legal aspects with significant experience in international contract negotiations. - Avid early adopter and beta tester of new mobile applications, web services and software. Member of "erli bird" beta testers.