olivernewth/affine

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Oliver Grosvenor-Newth

Senior Product Manager | AI & Machine Learning Leader | Trust & Safety Expert

With over 10 years of experience at the forefront of AI and machine learning, I specialize in delivering scalable, user-centric products that drive growth while ensuring safety and ethical alignment. I lead cross-functional teams, balancing innovation with risk mitigation to create AI-powered solutions that empower users and enhance trust in digital ecosystems.

🚀 Key Achievements

• Covariant: Spearheaded the development of a vision AI robotic solution projected to deliver $100M+ ARR within 3 years.
• Meta: Achieved a 75% increase in Instagram Calling engagement over 6 months through strategic UX optimizations.
• Microsoft: Drove a 55% increase in Azure Cognitive Services adoption through targeted go-to-market strategies.
• Deel: Streamlined global contract management processes, improving compliance and scalability across 80+ countries.

💼 Professional Experience

Company	Role	Period
Covariant	Senior Product Manager, Safety-Critical Robotic Systems	2022 - Present
Deel	Lead Product Manager, Contracts & HRIS	2022
Meta	Product Lead, Calling & Metaverse Experiences	2020 - 2022
Meta	Product Lead, Core Growth & Integrity	2018 - 2020
Meta	Product Manager, AR/VR Voice Assistant	2017 - 2018
Microsoft	Product Manager, Azure Cognitive Services	2014 - 2017

🛠 Expertise

• Product Management: Product strategy, go-to-market execution, full product lifecycle management.
• AI & Machine Learning: Computer vision, NLP, generative AI, ethical AI development.
• Data & Analytics: Data-driven decision-making, A/B testing, business intelligence, product impact analysis.
• Trust & Safety: Risk assessment, content moderation, platform integrity, policy development.
• Leadership: Cross-functional team leadership, stakeholder management, agile/scrum methodologies.

💻 Tech Stack

🎓 Education

• Master's in High Performance Structures, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (2013 - 2014)
• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, University of Warwick (2009 - 2012)

🏆 Awards & Recognition

• Build Social Value Award, Meta (2020)
• Kennedy Scholarship, Kennedy Memorial Trust, UK (2014)

📚 Publications & Speaking Engagements

• The Future of AI in Product Management – AI Product Conference (2023)
• Balancing Innovation and Safety in AI Products – Tech Ethics Symposium (2022)

🌐 Let's Connect

I'm always open to discussing AI product strategy, ethical AI innovation, and collaboration opportunities. Feel free to connect with me!