Product Management Machine Learning

Alex Jakovleski

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area Remote

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Accomplished Director of Product Management with extensive experience in digital media, cloud computing, advertising platforms, and machine learning. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, develop innovative strategies, and deliver significant revenue growth. Expertise includes media strategies and technologies, data platforms, AdTech, and MarTech. Professional Experience

Akamai Technologies – Director of Product Management Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area (Remote)

Sep 2023 – Present

● Spearheaded the development of Akamai Cloud Media Strategy and AI Roadmap, defining the company’s direction for the next two years.

● Partnered with Sales and Customers to share product knowledge, identify gaps, and craft effective sales strategies.

● Collaborated with executive leadership to align product strategies with business goals, ensuring efficient resource allocation.

Wayfair – Director of Product, Data & ML Customer Intelligence Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Aug 2022 – May 2023

● Led centralized CDP initiatives, consolidating client data across 10+ platforms.

● Reduced data processing time, enhanced marketing campaign effectiveness, and optimized CRM operations.

● Managed a team of 2 product managers and 24 engineers. Swiftly Systems, Inc. – Principal Product Manager Advertising San Francisco Bay Area

Mar 2021 – June 2022

● Directed ad platform strategy for Retail Media Network, integrating automated campaign tools with mobile app ecosystems.

● Launched data-driven targeting features, boosting customer lifetime value (LTV) and revenue growth.

Amazon

● Principal Product Manager, Video Advertising

Jan 2020 – Mar 2021

Innovated contextual targeting solutions for Amazon DSP, managing Twitch sales platform integration.

● Sr. Director of Product, Ad Platform

Jan 2017 – Jan 2020

Developed and launched an end-to-end ad-serving solution, driving 98% YoY revenue growth.

Oversaw teams in video and live-streaming ad products, leading programmatic ads to achieve 300% growth.

Google – Global Head of Media Services & Ad Products Various Roles 2006 – 2015

● Expanded Media Revenue Operations from 3 to 300+ personnel globally.

● Launched YouTube Preferred and Audience-Based Billing, driving 100% growth in YouTube Reserve Business.

● Managed ad trafficking and monetization tools, ensuring seamless integration across Google properties.

Skills

● Digital Media Strategy

● Cloud Computing and AI Integration

● Advertising Platforms and Video Advertising

● Product Management and Cross-Functional Leadership

● Data-Driven Decision Making

● Machine Learning and Customer Data Platforms

Education

University of California - Riverside

Degree in BA (Double Major)

1996

Achievements

● Delivered transformative ad technologies, driving 300% growth in revenue.

● Successfully centralized platforms, reducing inefficiencies and enhancing operational impact.

● Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives that aligned business strategies with technical execution for market leaders.

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