Expert in marketing and strategy with a specialization in Data-Driven Marketing, AI in Marketing and PR, Business Analysis, Strategy & Operations. Educational credentials include an Executive MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, a Certified Marketing Program from Stanford University, and a Digital Transformation Certification from The University of California, Berkeley.
Boasting over 20 years of experience in marketing, media, and strategy within major international corporations, consulting, and advertising sectors. A recognized speaker at industry events and conferences such as Digital Brand Day, AdIndex, POPAI Awards, Retail Week, and DIY Retail. Serves on the board of trustees for Silver Mercury and is a member and jury chair for Effie Awards, Silver Mercury, Popai, and Perspectum.
Awarded as the #1 Marketing Director in the Kommersant Top 1000 Ranking for Consumer Goods Production. Also, an expert for the Forbes Council on Marketing and Strategy, and the winner of the Best Marketer in the 2022 National Business Communications Award (NBCA), Russia. Areas of professional interest include business strategy, data analysis, digital transformation, e-commerce, marketing communications, branding, and PR.More...
A versatile and results-driven professional, I bring a wealth of experience in marketing, community development, strategic partnerships, and large language models to help companies thrive. With a track record of success in a variety of industries, including telecom, fintech, telemedicine, entertainment and startups, I leverage my unique blend of technical expertise and creative flair to drive exceptional outcomes.
Since 2019, I've been actively working with and implementing large language models, staying ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. This expertise, combined with my background in marketing and community development, positions me as a valuable asset to organizations seeking to leverage the power of AI for growth and innovation.
As the former Chief Evangelist at Cisco/Tropo, I led marketing, PR, developer outreach, and community development initiatives. I'm also the proud founder of Geeks Without Bounds, an accelerator for humanitarian tech projects, and co-founder of Factur Makerspace in Orlando. Over the years, I have had the honor of organizing and advising events such as Random Hacks of Kindness, International Space Apps Challenge, and #Everyonehacks. As a seasoned mentor and advisor, I've worked with organizations such as Startup World, AngelHack, Code for America, and TADHacks.
In my earlier career, I co-founded Voxeo, where I served as COO and VP of Community Development. I played an instrumental role in securing $35 million in venture funding and building a robust developer community. Prior to Voxeo, I co-founded unified messaging startup IRdg, which was later acquired by MediaGate (eventually Elron) in 1997.
Beyond the world of tech, I'm a passionate entertainer and public speaker, often found dueling pianos at venues like Howl at the Moon. As a producer, I helped bring the indie feature film "The Karaoke King" (2007) to life.
As a dual citizen of the US and Ireland (EU), I embrace opportunities to connect with diverse perspectives and drive global impact. My strengths (StraMore...