505 Wildberry Path
Jordan, MN 55352
(612) 281-4584
robviren@gmail.com
Cross Organization Leadership
Machine Learning
Computer Vision
SaaS and IoT Platform Business Development
BA in Mechanical Engineering Iowa State
Greenbelt Six Sigma Certified
SAFe Agile and Scrum Certified
MBA Coursework and University of North Carolina Wilmington
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Product Manager
Profile
Communication makes or breaks successful product management. I pride myself on
delivering clear communication to internal and external stakeholders in a timely and consistent manner
with a focus on individual priorities. My technical background makes me especially suited to have
complex discussions involving AI, machine learning, and cloud based solutions while keeping it grounded
in delivering customer centric value.
Experience
Legrand AV, Product Manager
2017 - Present
- Manages products with an annual revenue of $60M spanning over 400 SKUs
- Coordinated with hardware, software, FPGA, and mechanical engineering, operations, QA, SQA, sales,
marketing, accounting, SAP operations, and management to ensure clear communication of launch
timing, requirements, and specifications
- Defined and managed development of the AI auto tracking camera IntelliSHOT with focus on user
configuration, calibration, and model reliability
- Delivered trainings, interviews, and convention floor speeches on AV over IP transport protocols, IoT
security, and how to understand practical AI application
Exosite, Product Manager
2016 - 2017
- Managed a portfolio of IoT SaaS products including industrial, home automation, and on premise
solutions
- Executed go-to-market strategies for the GWE remote management and Murano on premise products
- Worked with sales to communicate technical aspects of the platform’s differentiating features to key
stakeholders and customers
General Electric Hitachi
Lead Nuclear Field Engineer
- Nuclear field project management involving front line supervision, schedule development, customer
interaction, and issue resolution
- Execution of 32 plus time critical and quality focused projects with a wide variety of positions,
work group sizes, and technical scopes
- Lead product inventor, developer, and coder of a novel ultrasonic inspection machine vision system
for nuclear safety equipment based largely on customer input
- Completed a year long world class management, technical, and communication focused training course
provided by GE