orchestrating innovation.
Accelerating growth.
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About ME
I’m a High-impact & versaTile innovation leader.
With deep expertise in leading innovation initiatives, I “game-change” through expertise gained from stints in tech, marketing and advertising. Combining web and systems IQ, with vibrant creativity and problem solving mojo, I produce contract winning, happy client making, outcome improving solutions for startups and enterprises, alike.
Recent Experience
Intel | 2021-2025 | Remote
Spearheaded significant transformation initiatives for Intel's Global Marketing and Partner programs. Led strategy, cross-platform solution development, stakeholder management, agencies, IT, and UX/UX teams to accelerate innovation development, increasing stakeholder usage and audience engagement
Leadership Success:
Strategic Partner Experience Transformation | 2025
AI Workforce and Platform Transformation | 2024
Sales Enablement Modernization | 2024
Adobe Target, Audience targeting and CMS Modernization | 2024
Partner Program Analytics Hub Overhaul |Q3 2023
AI Program(s) Unification and Web Migration | 2023
Interim Intel Marketing Studio Product Manager | 2023
Partner Portal Redesign with Multi-platform Integration | 2022-2024
Distributor Program Portal Redesign | 2022
Salesforce Marketplace Redesign | 2021-2022
Four-time Intel Innovation and Culture Change Winner
iHeartMedia | 2012-2021 | Hybrid | Nationwide
Managed ideation and development of custom websites, Apps, VR experiences, gamification, experiential solutions for multi-million dollar integrated regional and national marketing campaigns. Managed divisions platforms, developer and media production budgets. Also, served as lead presenter for tech focused sales pitches.
SVP of Strategy and Innovation | 2019-2021
VP of Strategy and Innovation | 2017-2019
Director of Innovation | 2014-2017
Director of Integrated Marketing | 2012-2014 | Sacramento
Accomplishments:
Helped scale a five person regional team into a 150 strong national powerhouse with $2 billion in sales during my tenure
Won numerous $10-50MM, multi-year contracts through innovative web and integrated marketing strategies
Successfully designed and launched dozens of custom gamification experiences/apps
Launched multiple custom social media solutions, games, filters and contests
Produced three virtual reality experiences (one winning our client a national award)
Implemented multiple sales operations tools to streamline proposal GTM
Implemented numerous online tools to improve integrated campaign management
Successfully manage creative teams and media production services
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
my AI experience is real, unlike this AI generated image I created.
AI Experience in a nutshell
As our team AI Integration leader at Intel, I pioneered Generative AI usage for workforce and platform(s) integration, charting AI roadmaps, unlocking high-impact use cases, and preparing leadership and teams for an AI-driven future. Certified in AI Product Management through Intel, I bridged strategy and execution to embed GenAI, ML, and advanced workflows into sales, support, UX, and content development (AIO)—transforming business and future proofing operations.
EXPERIENCE by Org type
Case Studies
Hand picked examples of my juiciest work.
AWards & RECOGNITIONs
Diverse awards across creative, media, marketing and innovation.
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 - AI Biz Architect, Intel