orchestrating innovation.
Accelerating growth.
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About ME
I unleash strategy through seamless technology solutions and experiences.
I am an experienced product and innovation leader with deep expertise leading transformations in marketing, sales and partner focused orgs.
Recent Experience
Intel | Transformation Manager | 2021-2025 | Remote
Spearheaded significant transformation initiatives for Intel's Global Marketing and Partner programs, driving strategy, cross-platform solution development, stakeholder management, agencies, IT, and UX/UX teams to accelerate innovation.
Strategic Partner Experience Transformation Manager | 2025
AI Transformation Manager | 2024
Leadership Analytics Hub Overhaul |Q3 2023
Integrated Platforms and Experience Product Manager | 2022-2024
Marketplace Redesign | 2021-2022
iHeartMedia | Strategy and Innovation Leader | 2012-2021 | Hybrid | Nationwide
Provided marketing and innovation strategy for one of the largest multi-media companies in the world’s strategic partnership division.
SVP of Strategy and Innovation | 2019-2021
VP of Strategy and Innovation | 2017-2019
Director of Innovation | 2014-2017
Director of Integrate Marketing | 2012-2014 | Sacramento
ENTREPRENEUR & Consultant | 2000-2011 | Contract | Worldwide
Pitched, won and product managed numerous marketing, media and technology projects.
Co-Founder & Product Manager of two start-ups for chat-tech and short form video - 2008-2011
Product Manager for NetMusicMakers - early social network - 2007-2008
Producer & Product Manager for Hansen Technology streaming video channel - 2006
Creative Director and Producer - commercials and marcom for political commercials and Silicon Valley giants
EXPERIENCE by Org type
AWards & RECOGNITIONs
Diverse awards across creative, media, marketing and innovation.
Case Studies
Hand picked examples of cross-functional leadership.
Take their word for it
“Zaq was a high impact CHANGE AGENT… an All-Star, and a secret weapon for any team.”
Andrew Marsee - General Manager, Intel Partner Program
“Zaq’s ability to speak fluently across technical, design, and business domains made him an indispensable partner in every major product decision.”
Michael Gill - Chief Technology Officer
“Transformation isn’t just about ideas. It’s about execution. It’s about timing. And it’s about people who can see the big picture while still rolling up their sleeves.
Grateful to have partnered with someone who embodies all of that.”
Cynthia Kolbe - Biz Architect, Intel