Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to lead teams of designers, producers, makers, and dreamers to bring to life interactive and immersive experiences in the physical world, with a specialization in experiential retail and flagship environments.
I’m currently leading the global technology and R&D effort bringing Google to life in the physical world through interactive experiences and immersive environments. In my technology lead role, I collaborate with product managers, engineering, designers, strategists, marketing and leadership to bring new products & services to market. In addition, I drive the R&D agenda focused on creating groundbreaking retail experiences that connect customers to the magic of Google.
In my role as VP Technology for Second Story and SapientRazorfish, I had the opportunity to lead the technology effort to launch some of the world's most immersive retail environments, including T-Mobile Signature flagship stores, Audi City digital dealership showrooms, AT&T flagship & fleet store experiences and the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Shanghai. In addition to retail, I've had the opportunity to lead the activation of environments across the brand and public sector landscape, including work for Delta, Microsoft, Mercedes-Benz, Adobe, Ford and the San Francisco International Airport.
As part of my role, I am responsible for providing leadership and inspiration to the team, driving new business, ensuring team career growth, recruiting top talent, negotiating strategic partnerships, fostering team collaboration, and ensuring continued delivery of industry-leading experiences and environments across client engagements.
In addition to the in-market client work, I lead internal R&D and prototyping activities, with a focus on destination-based mixed reality experiences that combine physical-world sensation with virtual-world immersion.
Outside of work, I enjoy traveling with my wife, amateur photography and hanging out with our two cats.
-Steve