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Abe Cytryn

CTO/Vice President, Consumer Technology at Time Inc.

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Summary

Digital leader in the media and entertainment industry with responsibilities for Product Development,

eCommerce, Mobile, User Experience, Content Management, Search, Business Intelligence, CRM, Video,

Digital Asset Management, Digital Marketing and Business to Business API implementations. All in support of

product development with subscription and advertising support.

A proactive, knowledgeable and business-oriented leader that can provide vision and execution needed in

implementing technology solutions. Management style is one that inspires high energy, staff retention and

dedication.

Experience

CTO/Vice President Consumer Technology at Time Inc.

February 2014 - Present (5 months)

Responsible for all web and mobile development efforts. Coordinate development teams across all brands

domestic and globally. Lead efforts in eCommerce and for strategy in adopting big data tools for consumer

marketing and driving new digital initiatives.Provide design leadership and agile methodologies for product

and platform development.

Chief Technology Officer at Time Inc.

January 2009 - February 2014 (5 years 2 months)

Provide strategy and core digital technologies in support of new business models and product development

for our Digital, Internet and mobile efforts. Drive innovation thru support of user experience and digital

marketing.

Establish direction for enabling technologies and platforms in support of eCommerce, mobile development

and digital marketing.

3 recommendations available upon request

Vice President, eCommerce and Production Systems at Time Inc

October 2000 - December 2008 (8 years 3 months)

Developed a leading publishing industry platform for eCommerce in support of multiple subscription models.

Established core platforms for supply chain, production and delivery of magazines to consumers.

1 recommendation available upon request

Vice President, Application Development IT at HBO

1984 - 2000 (16 years)

Responsible for development of all business systems in support of Marketing, Finance and Direct to

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Consumer product offerings. Developed and sustained a high performance team with a reputation for on-time

delivery and quality. Enjoyed a partnership with business leaders that translated into innovation and industry

leadership.

2 recommendations available upon request

Skills & Expertise

E-commerce

Social Networking

Customer Relations

Content Management

Business Intelligence

Mobile

Search

B2B

Advertising

Digital Asset Management

Product Development

Subscription

Mobile Content

B2C

Online Marketing

Promotions

Data Warehousing

Marketing Strategy

Account Management

Market Research

Product Management

Budgeting

Strategic Planning

New Business Development

Social Media

Negotiation

Digital Marketing

ERP

E-business

Mobile Devices

Budgets

Customer Service

Mobile Applications

Digital Media

SEO

New Media

Strategy

Executive Management

Start-ups

Analytics

Software Development

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Digital Strategy

Leadership

Strategic Partnerships

Web Analytics

Mobile Marketing

User Experience

Content Strategy

Management

Creative Direction

Education

City University of New York-Brooklyn College

BS, Computer Science, 1976 - 1980

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Abe Cytryn

CTO/Vice President, Consumer Technology at Time Inc.

***.******@*****.***

6 people have recommended Abe

"Leadership is gift that is afforded to very few, many can manage but few can lead. Abe is a leader in very

sense of the word, his immense knowledge in the digital space is exemplary. Abe's vision allowed Time Inc.

to move from publisher to digital innovation as he lead various teams in multiple initiatives to reinvent our

publishing space. Always thinking about the future and setting paths in place to achieve that progression,

Abe's mastery of leadership easily displays the reasoning to put him at the heart and soul of any company.

Abe is a natural mentor and his integrity is second to none. I firmly believe anyone who has worked for him

would follow him down any path."

William Barbery, Quality Assurance Manager eCommerce & Mobile, Time Inc., reported to Abe at Time

Inc.

"Abe Cytryn is one of the most energetic, innovative and entrepreneurial technology executives in the media

industry. As my senior technology business partner, Abe built numerous enterprise systems for information

planning, workflow and content management that have become foundational technologies within the

company. Abe is a top line technologist who thinks like a CEO. He engages effectively across the

organization, from systems developers to senior executives."

Peter Meirs, Vice President of Production Technologies, Time Inc., worked with Abe at Time Inc.

"“I worked with Abe at Time Inc. for over 4 years. He was an excellent mentor and supervisor. He was

always willing to provide support and leadership in challenging situations. His constructive and personable

demeanor always made him approachable...it was pleasure to work Abe.”"

Christine Falcone, Office Coordinator, Executive Assistant, Time Inc., worked directly with Abe at Time

Inc.

"Abe and I have been colleagues for more than 6 years at Time Inc. Abe has always impressed me with his

intelligence, technical knowledge and management capability. He has led a talented team and delivered solid,

creative solutions for Time Inc."

Bill Cage, Sr. Director, IT, Time, Inc., worked with Abe at Time Inc

"Abe brings focus, flexibility, and determination when delivering complex technical solutions. He maintains

control with minimum bureaucracy and partners with clients to make sure his product exceeds expectations.

Abe will direct and manage staff in a entrepreneurial manner while staying aligned with corporate mission

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and culture."

Bill Ramirez, Project Manager, HBO, reported to Abe at HBO

"I worked for Abe during his time at HBO. He was really good to work for since he has a technical

background and understood what the problems and hurdles would be on a project. He was great at working

with our clients to really get a good understanding of what their true needs were."

Doug Nadle, worked indirectly for Abe at HBO

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