Director Product Management
Resume:
JASON TODD
**** ********** *****, ********, ********** 95035
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DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Remarkably astute and growth-driven professional with proven accomplishments in all aspects of product development
management with digital entertainment technology leaders. Recognized for integrity, unparalleled work ethic, exceptional
marketing expertise, and the ability to successfully complete concurrent high-profile projects within established budgets
and schedules. Expert at formulating innovative and strategic solutions, translating action plans, resolving complex
situations, and improving overall operational efficiency and productivity. Recognized as a hands-on manager with
outstanding leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Equipped with articulate communication,
negotiation, and interpersonal acumen, and strong capability to interface with professionals of all levels of the
business.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Product Development Life Cycle ~ Personnel Management ~ Project Management ~ Competitive Analysis
Client, Vendor, and Contractor Relations ~ Cross-functional Team Collaboration
Budget Management and Forecasting ~ Pre-Sales, Marketing, and Public Relations Campaign Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Samsung MSCA - San Jose, CA
Head of Products, Sports and Gaming 2013–Present
Play a lead role in the development of strategic sports products that will set standards in technological innovations.
Develop new software and service ideas, and build strategic partnerships with major sports leagues and organizations to
bring key services and technologies to improve sports viewing experience in TV and mobile. Work in partnership with
content developers, sports leagues, pro athletes, and broadcasters to establish a unique user experience in Samsung’s and
major professional leagues applications. Take charge of recruiting and interviewing internal staff for development,
quality assurance, customer service, and operations.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
- Provided strategic leadership to a team of content, product, and partner management experts to develop and rollout
engaging and widely-distributed products, such as the NBA Game Time for Galaxy, MLB At-Bat for Galaxy, and the LeBron
James application
- Served as main spokesperson during public events and media tours to advertise products launched, which brought
forth positive press in numerous top-tier sports and technology publications, including ESPN and Bleacher Report
- Pioneered the development of an innovative way to enable fans to closely track NBA and MLB games on Samsung
devices by setting their phone’s lockscreen to their favorite team with real-time scoring data; success
- Developed an innovative way to enable fans to closely monitor NBA and MLB games by setting their phone’s
lockscreen to their favorite team with real-time scoring data; project success gained recognition from other pro-leagues,
consequently receiving requests to develop similar programs for their teams
- Spearheaded the successful development of a global sports consumption platform, which included sports content
curation algorithm, statistics, social consumption, and friendly wagering; platform is currently being used by millions of
users across Asia, Europe, and South America
Rovi, Inc. - Santa Clara, CA
Product Management Team Manager 2011–2012
Senior Product Manager 2010–2011
Pioneered the development of all marketing, presales, and public relation initiatives, establishing a positive media
response for DivX, heightened consumer anticipation, and expanded brand reach. Supervised a team of eight in formulating a
Rovi-connected platform strategy to establish cross-functional capability for cable operator equipment and CE devices. Led
the rollout of the white label personal media manager desktop software and mobile application with three Tier 1 partners,
such as Verizon Mobile, JVC/Kenwood, and Harman/Kardon.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
- Earned fast-track promotion within nine months of tenure, pioneering product management strategy to support the
company’s highest-profile new product suite, DivX Consumer Software, used by more than 700 million end users globally
- Seamlessly led a team of 30 in the development and implementation of strategic data-driven product solutions,
business plans, and marketing programs for DivX Consumer Software suite, which secured more than 100 million downloads
with a projected revenue growth of 15–20%
TiVo, Inc. - Alviso, CA
Product Manager 2008–2010
Product Marketing Specialist 2005–2008
Spearheaded product conceptualization, development, and marketing campaigns for TiVo Slide Remote, TiVo Wireless Network
Adapter, and TiVo App for iPad. Demonstrated exceptional marketing, project, and product management expertise in defining
product roadmaps, developing revenue model, and formulating and implementing marketing and go-to-market plans across the
entire product life cycle for eight TiVo products and services from three businesses.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
- Built and strengthened positive and long-term business partnerships with major companies, including Broadcom,
Qualcomm, Intel, HP, and Amazon
- Functioned as product review lead technical resource to generate positive media coverage with notable national and
technology media outlets and industry blogs, such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Engadget, and Gizmodo
- Received the CES Innovations Design and Engineering Award for Video Components in 2009 and for Home Theater
Accessories in 2011
OTHER EXPERIENCE
FedEx - Santa Clara, CA
Program Manager, International Auditing 2002–2005
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Science in Aviation Flight Operations
Double Minor in Science and Business (Finance, Operations, and Accounting)
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY - SAN JOSE, CA
Product Management Certification
TRAINING
Executive Education Program, Haas School of Business (2009)
Product Management Training, Silicon Valley Product Group (2008)
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