Chris G.

Product Management & Growth | AI-Native Platform Operator | PLG, SLG, Monetization, GTM, Partnerships, Carrier Economics

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SignalWireex-Civic Technologiesex-Apple

Scaling an AI-native communications control plane by aligning product, monetization, and ecosystem strategy into a unified growth Product & marketing leader with a track record of building and scaling tech-enabled businesses.

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I specialize in defining product strategy, launching and refining products, and driving go-to-market impact. Across my work, I’ve collaborated closely with engineering, design, sales, and operations to deliver measurable growth—from engagement and retention to revenue and market Core strengths include:-Product roadmapping & execution-Product marketing: positioning, messaging, launch strategy-Growth & go-to-market initiatives-Operational systems & cross-functional alignmentI apply a data-informed yet customer-centric mindset, and thrive in dynamic environments where speed, clarity, and quality matter.

Career TimelineNOW → PAST

GTM Index

  1. SIGNALWIREJOB
    1. Executive VP, Commercial S…
      3Y 9M
  2. U.S. NAVY RESERVEJOB
    1. Commanding Officer
      2Y 3M
  3. STARTUPSJOB
    1. Investor and Advisor
      7Y 11M
  4. CISCOJOB
    1. Senior Dir
      3Y 4M
  5. VMWAREJOB
    1. Dir, Cloud Solutions (Prod…
      2Y 11M
  6. CIVIC TECHNOLOGIESJOB
    1. VP of PMM and BD
      2Y 11M
  7. APPLEJOB
    1. GTM+RTM Strategist
      1Y 11M
  8. BARRACUDAJOB
    1. President of Third Iris (a…
      4Y 11M
  9. GENERAL DYNAMICSJOB
    1. Program Mgr and Product Ow…
      2Y 11M
  10. MICROSOFTJOB
    1. Product Mgr and PMM
      1Y 11M

Time in market 18Y 7MOpen 2Closed 8Stints 10

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  1. Job: Civic Technologies — VP of Product Marketing and Business Development · 2016 – 2018
  2. Job: Apple — GTM+RTM Strategist · 2015 – 2016
  3. Job: SignalWire — Executive Vice President, Commercial Strategy & Growth · 2022-11 – present
  4. Job: Barracuda — President of Third Iris (acquired by Barracuda Networks) · 2011 – 2015
  5. Job: Startups — Investor and Advisor · 2015 – 2022
  6. Job: General Dynamics — Program Manager and Product Owner · 2009 – 2011
  7. Job: VMware — Director, Cloud Solutions (Product Management, Marketing, Data & GTM) · 2017 – 2019
  8. Job: Cisco — Senior Director | Product Marketing, Digital Experiences, & Data Insights · 2019-07 – 2022-11
  9. Job: U.S. Navy Reserve — Commanding Officer · 2024-05 – present
  10. Job: Microsoft — Product Manager and Product Marketing Manager · 2008 – 2009

Skills

Platform StrategyEnterprise ExpansionPricing & PackagingRevenue StrategyEcosystem & PartnershipsMonetization StrategyTeam ManagementDaily OperationsSpace PlanningSpace OperationsProduct ManagementProgram ManagementCloud ComputingProduct MarketingGo-to-market StrategyProduct-Led Growth (PLG)Carrier Operations / Telecom EconomicStrategyStart-upsManagement

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