Samuel Cheung

Strategic Operations Leader & Builder | GTM Transformation · Corporate Planning · AI-Driven Operations · Cloud/SaaS

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I'm a Strategic Operations leader and builder with 15+ years driving GTM transformation end-to-end — across post-IPO hypergrowth at Confluent, 0→1 product launches at Google, and AI-powered engagements across multiple industries.

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I do my best work when the problem isn't fully defined yet. I build the frameworks, programs, and infrastructure that bring clarity and structure to complex, fast-moving environments — combining operational execution with AI-driven workflow redesign and cross-functional influence to drive results that stick. Core areas of expertise: GTM Strategy & Planning · AI Strategy for Operational Efficiency · Consumption Model Transformation · Corporate Planning (LRP/AOP) · Cross-functional Program Leadership · Account Targeting & Segmentation

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GTM Index

  1. INDEPENDENTJOB
    1. AI Business Consultant
      1Y
  2. CONFLUENTJOB
    1. Dir - GTM (GTM) Strategy &…
      3Y 10M
  3. GOOGLEJOB
    1. Head of GTM Programs and O…
      4Y
    2. Head of GTM Programs and O…
      2Y 2M
    3. Senior Program Mgr, GTM &…
      3Y 4M
    4. Technical Program Mgr - An…
      3Y 11M
  4. MICROSOFTJOB
    1. Software Design Eng
      5Y 9M

Time in market 23Y 7MOpen 1Closed 6Stints 7

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  1. Job: Microsoft — Software Design Engineer · 2003-01 – 2008-10
  2. Job: Google — Head of Go-to-Market Programs and Operations - Google Maps Platform · 2018-06 – 2022-06
  3. Job: Confluent — Director - Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy & Operations · 2022-07 – 2026-05
  4. Job: Google — Head of Go-to-Market Programs and Operations - Chrome OS · 2016-04 – 2018-06
  5. Job: Independent — AI Business Consultant · 2025-08 – present
  6. Job: Google — Technical Program Manager - Android & Search R&D · 2008-11 – 2012-10
  7. Job: Google — Senior Program Manager, GTM & Business Development - Emerging Markets · 2012-11 – 2016-03

Skills

Go-to-Market StrategyBusiness OperationsBusiness TransformationSales StrategySales ProcessesAnalytical SkillsProduct Launch PlanningProduct LaunchEmerging MarketsInternational ExpansionStrategic PartnershipsEducational TechnologyOperational PlanningProgram ManagementStrategic PlanningArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentCross-functional CollaborationsPeople ManagementLeadership

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