David Kulczar
Austin,TX
Go as far as you can see, when you get there you'll be able to see further.
JP Morgan
Summary
Strategic product leader with a track record of building and launching AI-powered platforms, owning the full product lifecycle from concept through go-to-market. Key product launches include Watson Media, a machine learning-based media platform, and Weather Engine, an AI insights platform integrating weather and behavioral data to deliver API-driven business intelligence. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage P&L across multiple product lines, and champion customer-focused innovation through product evangelism, process optimization, and stakeholder alignment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Product Management - The Weather Company
IBM / The Weather Company
Austin, TX
07.2020 - 03.2025
- Led the strategy and creation of a new AI-based Insights platform (Weather Engine) powered by weather data, integrating cross-disciplinary data sources to deliver API-driven business insights.
- Managed P&L and product lifecycle for three product teams, driving programmatic advertising solutions that supported the IBM Watson Advertising mission (through December 2022).
- Spearheaded best practice initiatives and value stream mapping across a team of 50+ cross-discipline resources, significantly improving communication, process efficiency, and quality assurance.
Program Director, Data Science Manager - Cloud Pak Acceleration Team
IBM
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Directed a team of Pre-Sales Client Engineers and Data Scientists, facilitating global sales of IBM Cloud Paks.
- Collaborated with tech sales and the Data & AI business unit to drive client engagements, helping modernize environments for key clients including Walmart, Harley Davidson, and Mastercard.
- Strategized and managed interactions with high-profile clients, ensuring alignment with their modernization objectives.
Program Director, Product Management
IBM Watson Media
11.2013 - 03.2020
- Led a product management team within the IBM Watson Media group, overseeing P&L and lifecycle management for multiple product teams focused on machine learning and video technology.
- Conducted market opportunity research, competitive analysis, and business planning to support product offerings and acquisition cases.
- Worked cross-functionally across IBM (Sales, Development, Marketing, Research, etc.) to develop customer-driven product plans.
Senior Development and Product Manager
IBM Software Group
10.2010 - 11.2013
- Managed a global team of development engineers, supporting IBM Cloud products through the entire development lifecycle, including architecture, design, QA, and customer advocacy.
- Delivered multiple products on time and within budget, maintaining customer satisfaction and achieving reference accounts.
- Led critical situation resolution, managing customer escalations and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Software Architect
IBM Software Group
- Directed the architecture team responsible for IBM Service Management and ITIL-based products, defining best practices and leading cross-product initiatives.
- Demonstrated products in live settings to customers and large audiences, serving as the lead technical focal point for client deployments.
- Played a key role in critical situation management, ensuring successful client outcomes.
Development Automation Lead
IBM Software Group
- Led automation teams of up to 20 people, delivering critical IBM Service Management product releases.
- Built a comprehensive automation infrastructure that significantly enhanced development processes.
- Established and managed a test lab, improving testing efficiency and accuracy for product development.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
Skills
- AI/ML & GenAI Technologies
- Product Management
- Product Evangelism
- Advertising & Media Technologies
- Application Architecture and Design
- Organizational Leadership
- Red Hat Software and Technologies
- Agile Practices
- Service Management (ITIL)
- Critical Situation Management
- Business Intelligence / Analytics
- Mentorship
- Video Platform Technology
- Client Focus
Certification
- ITIL v3 Certification
- Red Hat Certified Engineer
Professional Development
- IBM Recognized Speaker / Presenter
- IBM Management Training
Us Patents
- 7761521, Method and system for accommodating mandatory responses in electronic messaging, 2010-07-20
- 7509509, Method and mechanism for cataloguing information on devices in a computing system, 2009-03-24
- 7478134, Dynamic information selection based on associated data, 2009-01-13
Personal Information
Title: Product Management Leader
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Director, Product Management - The Weather Company - IBM / The Weather Company
07.2020 - 03.2025
Program Director, Data Science Manager - Cloud Pak Acceleration Team - IBM
03.2020 - 07.2020
Program Director, Product Management - IBM Watson Media
11.2013 - 03.2020
Senior Development and Product Manager - IBM Software Group
10.2010 - 11.2013
Software Architect - IBM Software Group
Development Automation Lead - IBM Software Group
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Arts,
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