Sector Experience

Manufacturing
Business Services
Technology

Languages

English
34
years

Years of Experience

12/18

Member Since


Experience

 
Jeff Orr Consulting Management Consulting
Principal Consultant
01/2018 - Present
Collaborate with businesses on the identification, business case, and implementation of emerging technologies. Drive enterprise change using strategy, data-driven decisions, and desired outcomes. Develop unique content and market insights on emerging technology topics delivered through leading media outlets. Key topics: AI, Deep Learning, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Change, IoT, Future of Work, UX

Cambridge Innovation Institute Other
Content Director and Editor
04/2018 - Present
Leading the conference program architecture and speaker development for the largest independent conference and expo in North America focused on harnessing AI, machine learning, and intelligent technologies in the enterprise. Identified 120+ enterprise practitioners to speak at the event. Introduced keynotes, hosted track, and moderated panel.

ABI Research Management Consulting
Research Director, Strategic Technologies
12/2008 - 01/2018
Deliver value to companies seeking to transform business through the application of disruptive technologies. Methods included development and maintenance of research reports, market forecasts, client presentations, white papers, client insight bulletins, press releases, support journalist articles, and participation in conferences and trade events. Also led US consulting team and managed staff of analysts.

The Walt Disney Company Corporate Strategy & Development
Corporate Technology Strategy
01/2007 - 09/2007
Led wireless technology assessment across global new technology teams. Implemented technology pilot programs including sourcing, procurement, and physical installation. Created and presented project summary reports to business unit executives. Developed, scripted and narrated multimedia video of high-profile projects. Developed a 5-year global telecommunications plan in coordination with IT and procurement. Achieved $1M first-year OpEx savings in every project.

WiMAX Forum Marketing
Director of Marketing
12/2005 - 01/2007
Manage the brand activities of an industry trade association consisting of 300+ leading telecom companies. Hire & manage staff/contractors for membership services, web/Internet marketing, events, & PR/external communications. Developed internal processes, establish value propositions & strategic objectives, manage marketing, sponsorships, & general assembly agenda for 3 annual member conferences. Launch & maintain the WiMAX Forum Certified brand program.

Proxim, Inc. Marketing
Director, Worldwide Product Marketing
10/1998 - 12/2005
Introduced 1st consumer wireless networking products generating $300MM+. Contributor to CableLabs and Wi-Fi Alliance. WiMAX Forum board member.
Managed product marketing, PR, web, and marcom teams. Set corporate messaging & positioning strategy for broadband wireless & Wi-Fi. Integrate sales & marketing platform, deliverables and process. Define market requirements. Communicate corporate strategy to industry analysts. Corporate spokesperson for technology, product & market strategy.

Diamond Multimedia Systems Marketing
Sr. Product Line Manager
04/1989 - 10/1998
Introduced and managed several industry-first products including the graphics accelerator card, high-speed analog modems, and ISDN/DSL CPE, generating US$700+ million revenue.
Active contributor to Intel/Microsoft PC Interoperability Lab.
Member of corporate due diligence team for new market development (M&A, alignment, and integration)
Led product management team for Communications Division upon acquisition of Supra Corporation.