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Oliver Newth

Oliver Newth

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Analytical AI focused Product Manager with over 10 years of extensive experience in AI and Machine Learning, specializing in leading innovative tech projects from inception to deployment. Skilled in crafting advanced API solutions and driving product-led growth, while emphasizing safety and ethical considerations in technology development.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Manager, AI Robotic Kitting

Covariant
Emeryville, CA
09.2022 - Current
  • Spearheading the global rollout of a 1,000-unit robotic kitting system with a projected $100M+ CARR, overseeing strategy and cross-functional coordination.
  • Developed product roadmaps to help guide the development of new products.
  • Conducted market research and competitive analysis for existing and potential products.
  • Participated in design reviews to ensure usability standards are being met throughout the product development cycle.

Product Manager, Calling & Metaverse Exp

Instagram
San Francisco, CA
04.2020 - 01.2022
  • Led the launch of Instagram Calling, delivering real-time, user-centered experiences and significantly contributing to Meta’s engagement metrics by achieving 78% of the annual connectivity goal.
  • Collaborated with privacy and integrity teams to ensure secure user interactions within new digital environments.
  • Participated in design reviews to ensure usability standards are being met throughout the product development cycle.

Product Manager, Core Growth, ML Ranking

Meta
Menlo Park, CA
10.2018 - 04.2020
  • Directed a multi-disciplinary team responsible for refining growth algorithms, reducing harmful interactions by 30% and driving a 1.5M increase in global MAUs.
  • Developed new user engagement frameworks that adapted dynamically to evolving market trends and user behavior.

Product Manager, AR/VR, AI Assistant

Meta
Menlo Park, CA
08.2017 - 10.2018
  • Pioneered Meta’s first AI assistant, a foundational component for enhancing user interaction within VR platforms, coordinating with over 60 engineers and securing crucial partnerships across the company.

Program Manager II, Azure ML APIs

Microsoft
Redmond, WA
07.2014 - 06.2017
  • Developed and launched advanced natural language processing APIs, significantly enhancing text analysis capabilities for enterprise clients in over 20 languages.

Education

Master of Science - High Performance Structures

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
06-2014
  • Kennedy Scholarship Recipient

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

University of Warwick, UK
07-2012
  • Top Ranked: 100%

Skills

  • Product Roadmaps
  • Product Vision and Strategy
  • Stakeholder Alignment
  • User and UX Research
  • Competitive Analysis

Affiliations

  • Creating awe-inspiring public art installations in partnership with Illuminate.org

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Product Manager, AI Robotic Kitting - Covariant
09.2022 - Current
Product Manager, Calling & Metaverse Exp - Instagram
04.2020 - 01.2022
Product Manager, Core Growth, ML Ranking - Meta
10.2018 - 04.2020
Product Manager, AR/VR, AI Assistant - Meta
08.2017 - 10.2018
Program Manager II, Azure ML APIs - Microsoft
07.2014 - 06.2017
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Master of Science, High Performance Structures
University of Warwick - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Oliver Newth