Valerie Nilsson
New York
Summary
Driven product- strategy and operations leader, passionate about visionary innovation through human-centric design and behavioral science;; experienced in effectively leading and building through rapid change. Polyglot, capable of building strong partnerships with 3P and XFN stakeholders
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
AI/ML Product Strategy & Operations Lead
Office of the CIO, Corporate Engineering, Google
02.2025 - Current
Developed a GTM strategy plan for AI/ML Engineering organization, focusing on organizational alignment and XFN collaboration to drive enterprise adoption of Google ML technology, LLM, content and knowledge platforms.
Strategy & Operations Manager
Google Cloud Apps
07.2022 - 01.2025
- Lead strategy and ops; key product areas s.a Gen AI and Security GTM Strategy
- Spearhead XFN programs, s.a partner development
- Built a BI "Command Center" tool for Jerry Dischler to organize and align XFN strategy
GTM Manager
Google
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Oversee high risk programs involving change management
- Lead a team of designers & engineers building tools in support of product excellence processes
- Tech B2B focused global expansion consultancy
- Launched Business- and Market Intelligence tools with $2B+ revenue impact
International Growth Consultant, Product Manager
Google International Growth Team
07.2015 - 03.2021
Market Advisor, International Strategist
Google Global Expansion Team
10.2012 - 07.2015
Business Development & Partner Manager
Google Enterprise EMEA
03.2011 - 10.2012
Education
Ph.D. - International Law & Economics
University of Milan, Italy
Cyber Security
NYU Professional Coursework
01-2022
Data Science
Harvard Online Course
01-2020
Master of Science - Behavioral Sciences, Organizational Anthropology
University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
01-2009
Skills
Startups and business development
Executive presentations
Change management and organizational effectiveness
Qualitative and quantitative research
Digital marketing
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Dutch
Native or Bilingual
German
Professional Working
Italian
Full Professional
Russian
Professional Working
Timeline
AI/ML Product Strategy & Operations Lead
Office of the CIO, Corporate Engineering, Google
02.2025 - Current
Strategy & Operations Manager
Google Cloud Apps
07.2022 - 01.2025
GTM Manager
Google
03.2021 - 07.2022
International Growth Consultant, Product Manager
Google International Growth Team
07.2015 - 03.2021
Market Advisor, International Strategist
Google Global Expansion Team
10.2012 - 07.2015
Business Development & Partner Manager
Google Enterprise EMEA
03.2011 - 10.2012
Ph.D. - International Law & Economics
University of Milan, Italy
Cyber Security
NYU Professional Coursework
Data Science
Harvard Online Course
Master of Science - Behavioral Sciences, Organizational Anthropology
University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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