Pablo Azcurrain
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Experienced Product Manager and Innovator
New York, NY
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- BSenior AdvisorBitHub – Blockchain Wallet as a ServiceJan 2018 - Current (7 years 6 months)- Lead programmatic revenue optimization strategies - Improve fraudulent supply/demand detection - Spearhead trading desk platform development
- NChief Product Officer/co-founderNotto Entertainment NetworkJan 2016 - Apr 2018 (2 years 4 months)- Created multi game business model concept and brought in investors - Designed two games - lottery and sports prediction - developed iOS/Android versions - Defined algorithms to power our dynamic ad revenue based cash Jackpots - Sourced team to design and develop the gaming platform - Planned marketing strategy based on social media and media buying - Developed a backend platform to support the adoption of new games - Managed the localization of the apps into over 10 languages - Led marketing effort: created video commercials and social media strategy - Integrated third party analytics and attribution, fraud detection and content vendors
- NChief Product Officer/co-founderNuevo Media GroupJul 2011 - Dec 2015 (4 years 6 months)NMG was a programmatic advertising trading desk primarily in the video space. - Designed a RTB algorithm that helped reach revenue goals of upwards of $10MM yearly - Architected video ad network that transacted 100MM monthly imp - Managed P&L for mobile, display and video programmatic revenue - Integrated with various exchanges such as AppNexus and Rubicon Project - Partnered with third party audience data and fraud detection services - Managed relationship with all demand and supply partners - Built white labeled real-time ad monitoring, P&L and analytics dashboards
Senior Product/Account ManagerPaginarApr 2010 - Jul 2011 (1 year 4 months)- Responsible for developing their US business - Landed various top accounts such as ESPN international app and SONY's Crackle - Maintained client relationships and serviced their accounts - Generated upwards of $500K in revenue- FProduct DirectorFox Panamerican SportsJun 2008 - Apr 2010 (1 year 11 months)- Strategic advisor to the General Manager and CFO - Managed product development for USH and Latin American markets - Led global teams editors, product managers, designers and engineers - Spearheaded and oversaw all business development initiatives - Prioritized development initiatives for product and sales groups - Negotiated deals with strategic content, gaming and technology partners - Generated cross platform sponsorship offerings
- YHead of Product ManagementYahoo IncJan 2005 - Jan 2007 (2 years 1 month)- Supervised all product development associated with fifawoldcup.com - Hired and managed a team of over thirty direct reports - Lead integration of cross-platform products (Mail/Messenger/Mobile) - Managed and ensured hosting capacity for industry record breaking traffic peaks - Developed customized products for multi-million sponsors - Localized site and products in real time into 9 languages - Produced a custom CMS and translation tool used by +60 editors - Implemented first ever WC highlights video player / +100MM streams - Developed the first official FIFA World Cup Fantasy Game - Built a MatchCast, a very popular real time match application - Launched the first ever World Cup ticket sales e-commerce destination
- YSenior Product ManagerYahoo IncJan 2003 - Jan 2005 (2 years 1 month)- Developed products for all Latin American markets - Co-branded property with Fox Sports to increase user acquisition by a MM - Hired and managed team of designers, editors and producers - Localized Yahoo! signature products such as Mail and Messenger - Oversaw product development cycle, prototyping to launching - Supported all marketing, sales and business development efforts
- YProduct ManagerYahoo IncApr 2002 - Dec 2004 (2 years 9 months)Developed products for all Latin American markets. Co-branded property with Fox Sports to increase user acquisition by a MM - Hired and managed team of designers, editors and producers. Localized Yahoo! signature products such as Mail and Messenger. Oversaw product development cycle, prototyping to launching. Supported all marketing, sales and business development efforts.
- PVice President of ProductPSNMar 2000 - Apr 2002 (2 years 2 months)- Developed a multilingual sports portal to support TV broadcast - Built interactive products to enhance broadcast shows - Managed a product development team of 20 developers and designers - Created global editorial team of +50 editors and columnist - Acted as the main liaison between PSN TV and PSN.com
- SProduct ManagerStarMedia NetworkApr 1998 - Jan 2000 (1 year 10 months)- Managed sports channel targeting USH and Latin American users - Contracted & curated Spanish and Portuguese content providers - Negotiated with partners and sport personalities for live chat events - Implemented cross-promotional efforts within StarMedia - Contributed as an on-site columnist for the World Cup France 98
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- MS in Software EngineeringUNIVERSIDAD DE MICHIGANSep 2017 - Current (7 years 10 months)
- VMaster of Information Technology, Texhnology Leadership & Software EngineeringVirginia Tech2017 - Current (8 years 6 months)
- BS, BiologyUNIVERSIDAD DE MICHIGAN1988 - 1993 (5 years 1 month)
- SSociology1987 - 1988 (1 year 1 month)
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- FFront-End Web UI Frameworks and Tools: Bootstrap 4