Product Manager Machine Learning
Resume:
Howard Wu
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Bellevue, WA
Summary:
Experienced as a Product Manager with a proven track record in product strategy and roadmap development for cloud-based applications, with significant achievements in e-commerce and AI-driven solutions.
Led innovations in Microsoft Azure Data Platform and implemented advanced machine learning models for security and recommendation systems, enhancing data-driven decision-making.
Currently serves as Product Manager at Huawei Technologies, providing strategic guidance across multiple product groups, including Cloud + AI and Telecom Networks.
Adept at fostering teamwork among diverse groups, optimizing communication, and streamlining processes to improve product development efficiency.
Successfully implemented change management initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and operational readiness for new technologies and processes.
Conducts comprehensive market research to identify trends and customer needs, shaping product strategies that enhance competitiveness and relevance.
Skilled in securing strategic partnerships and favorable terms through effective negotiation, while building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Frequent speaker at major conferences and advisor to technology companies, contributing to industry knowledge and fostering innovation in product development.
Before Huawei, he was a visionary technical and product leader in Microsoft (Cloud&AI, e-commerce, Xbox, MSN, Bing, etc.) and had an impressive track record.
Skills:
Strategic Business Planning and Execution
Industry Leadership and Strategic Alliance
Technology Evaluation and Integration
Digital Transformation and Change Management
Digital Services Software Development and Emerging Trends
Influencing Communication
Recruiting and Team Building
Product and Project Management
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning
Big Data, Advanced Analytics
Cloud Computing Technologies
IoT and Device Computing
Mobile and Web Application
Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Industry Standards
Audit and Compliance
Process Optimization
Client Engagement Management
Contract Negotiation
P&L Financials
Education:
Master of Science in Engineering, University Of Washington
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, University Of Science And Technology, Beijing
Professional Experience:
Huawei Technologies October 2016-Current
Director of Product Management
Lead a team of product managers to own product strategy and road maps for cloud-based high-volume e-commerce applications.
Drive user experience of high-priority security project: Huawei Payment, Huawei Cloud next IAM project to ensure ease of use and secure identity & access management, with advanced security AI integrated along with traditional MFA capability in the application flow and Big Data processing and advanced analysis with Hadoop, Spark, Synapse, etc.
Identify inefficiencies in product development processes and workflows and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline communication, prioritize tasks, and optimize resource allocation for maximum output.
Lead change management initiatives to facilitate the successful implementation of product strategies and initiatives.
Negotiate with suppliers, vendors, and external partners to secure favorable terms, pricing, and service levels, optimizing cost-effectiveness and value delivery.
Adapt product strategies and roadmaps in response to market dynamics, regulatory changes, and competitive pressures, ensuring sustained relevance and competitiveness.
Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels to foster collaboration and negotiation to drive shared goals.
Identify inefficiencies in product development processes and workflows and implement operational improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Communicate effectively with senior management and partners across organizations to facility initiatives and make things happen
Navigate complex group dynamics and foster collaboration among cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, designers, and stakeholders.
Expert in enterprise Agile methodologies and project management best practices.
Microsoft Cloud And AI Group- ISD March 2014-Septermber 2016
Principal Product Manager
Drove Microsoft Azure Data Platform technical innovations by holistically analyzing the market, identifying great product opportunities, and producing disruptive market-leading products (Azure Synapse, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Data Lake, etc.) that contributed significantly to Microsoft’s multi-billion-dollar Cloud business.
Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape, informing the product strategy.
Anticipate market challenges and proactively develop contingency plans to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
Led change management initiatives to facilitate the implementation of product strategies and initiatives, ensuring smooth operational transitions.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to product operational Improvement development and iterate on processes to continuously improve operational effectiveness.
Lead negotiations with key stakeholders, partners, and vendors to secure strategic partnerships, licensing agreements, and other business arrangements.
Drive digital transformation initiatives by championing organizational change and fostering a culture of innovation and agility.
Provide Business strategic direction and leadership for product development initiatives, leveraging deep industry knowledge and technical expertise to identify emerging trends, evaluate market opportunities, and drive product innovation.
Led deep dives on products and services, including technical and business strategy results, outcomes, and initiatives, with global product and business stakeholders for continuous business growth.
Microsoft E-Commerce January 2012-March 2014
Sr. Product Manager
Built the crucial product platform that contributed to the top line and bottom line of a billion-dollar e-commerce business strategy. Key platform security components (Network Intrusion Detection, Risk& Fraud Detection, Recommendation Engine) were built with advanced Machine Learning algorithms and models that were coupled with high-performance distributed cloud computing for real-time fraud detection and product recommendation.
Engage with customers, partners, and industry experts to gather insights and feedback, informing product decisions and strategies.
Utilize strong negotiation skills and industry insights to drive favorable outcomes and maximize value for the organization.
Develop and execute change management strategies to successfully implement new processes, technologies, and initiatives.
Driving Security programs to ensure applications are following strict security practices modeling, security testing, penetration testing, etc to comply with industry and government security regulations, such as PCI-DSS.
Built Windows App Store as the marketplace for global digital distribution of 1 million Microsoft mobile and Windows Apps and Developer Portal for thousands of app developers.
Integrated with internal and external (Barnes and Noble, Visa, etc. ) platforms to build a rich e-commerce ecosystem.
Microsoft Xbox January 2011-December 2011
Product Manager
Built disruptive online gaming features to serve 50 million Xbox Live subscribers.
Develop change management plans, communication strategies, and training programs to ensure organizational readiness and adoption of new processes, technologies, and products.
Communicated effectively with stakeholders across all levels of the company for new Xbox Live Cloud initiatives.
Proactively identify and address barriers to change and engage stakeholders at all levels to ensure buy-in and alignment.
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