Tech in the new era is defined by creativity.
Cloud and AI technology have democratized software, and the barrier to entry is now creativity. I embody the new world of possibilities, empowering a broader community to be a part of technology. With over 10 years of experience at major high technology companies, I bring a unique combination of technical expertise, world-class public-speaking skills, product, sales and engineering experience, and ability to lead organizational change.
I am the Head of Technical Marketing at Google Cloud, orchestrating a team of product marketers, media strategists, and editors to craft compelling narratives that blend technology with storytelling, inspiring developers and driving organic customer growth. A recognized cloud industry thought leader, I am a 7x award-winning host, global keynote speaker, and creator of viral tech content.
My multifaceted career spans B2B enterprise sales engineering, customer success, developer relations, and product management, giving me a unique perspective that bridges technical expertise with business acumen. Notably, I served as Google Cloud's first Head of Developer Engagement and Lead Product Manager for Gemini, spearheading the development of the company's pioneering AI-powered developer assistant.
I act as the voice of developers for cloud computing, pioneered developer acquisition and product strategies, and created over 2000 videos, talks, articles, posts, and podcasts that helped build a community of over 2 million enterprise developers, data scientists, startup founders, and IT leaders. I am award-winning writer and creator of several GCP Youtube series. I’ve brought viewers behind the guarded walls of a data center. You might recognize me as the host of the official weekly GCP Podcast or Google’s Next onAir broadcast.
Active in the startup ecosystem, I contribute as a CapitalG operator, Grishin Robotics Scout, and Hustle Fund Angel Squad member. A San Francisco native, I a passionate women-in-tech advocate and the founder of the Silicon Social podcast. I began as a Sales Engineer and Implementation Engineer at Oracle, where I worked with customers to deploy cloud technologies. I hold a Bachelors in Communication Studies and minor in Digital Humanities from UCLA.
Why should you work with me?
📳 Proven GTM Mastery: Expert in product launch strategies, viral developer content creation, and community building, having grown user bases to over 3 million.
🚀 0 → 1 Product Success: Spearheaded the MLOps platform behind Gemini for Google Cloud, Google's AI-powered cloud computing and coding assistant.
📚 Trusted Strategic Advisor: Currently supporting top venture firms like CapitalG and Grishin Robotics, and working with startups on:
📝 Product and content marketing
👩🏻💻 Developer relations
💻 Product strategy
My extensive experience in cloud computing spans product development, go-to-market strategies, and community building helps startups effectively communicate their vision, build a loyal user base, and differentiate themselves in competitive markets.
Product Marketing and Storytelling leader: Built a community of over 2 Million developers, IT executives, data scientists, and startup founders as the first Head of Developer Engagement at Google. Grew Google Cloud's YouTube channel from 200,000 to 1 million subscribers in 4 years. Leading a team of product marketers, media strategists, and editors to drive technical marketing with a rare ability to translate technical concepts into engaging content. I can help refine your marketing strategy and pitch to investors.
Award-Winning Creator: 7-time industry award-winning tech creator, including four Webby/Signal Awards and WICMA Award. Authored 2,000+ pieces of engaging technical content, including a viral videos and podcasts with 10M+ views. Host of the Where the Internet Lives podcast, founder of the How They Make Money Youtube Channel and Silicon Social podcast, global keynote speaker for thousands at DevFest and Cloud Next.
Product Innovation: Led the development of Google Cloud's first Generative AI developer product, Gemini for Google Cloud, spearheading company-wide adoption of Gen AI. Helped build human and automated generative AI model evaluations, while supporting feature releases for code assistance, code translation, and cloud operational assistance.
Startup advisor, early stage investor and VC operator: I am a Techstars mentor where I advise early-stage founders on GTM, product strategy, and technical marketing. I’ve worked as a CapitalG operator, Hustle Fund Angel Squad investor, and Grishin Robotics Scout, giving me unique investor perspective and ability to provide pitch refinement and founder connections.