Anthony Laforge

Experience

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  IBM

  Jun 2001 - Jun 2004

  Software Engineer

  ● Developed complex automation applications to control and integrate semiconductor manufacturing equipment with IBM's factory control system (SiView).

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  AMD

  Jun 2004 - Jun 2005

  Software Engineer

  ● Consulted with AMD on developing 300mm semiconductor automation applications, integrating into IBM's MES product SiView.● Required broad knowledge of 300mm integration experience, SiView proficiency, and a high level of customer interaction.

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  IBM

  Jun 2005 - Apr 2007

  Project Manager

  ● Managed factory software solutions consulting engagements, integrating existing IBM technology solutions into customer facilities.● Developed extensive sizings and cost projections, requiring strong financial management skills and a high level of customer interaction.

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  Google

  Apr 2007 - Mar 2021

  Director of Technical Program Management

  ● Led Google Chrome's Flash Player EOL strategy and product feature roadmap. Worked closely with Adobe, Browser Vendors, and Key Partners to plan and execute the transition over the course of this 6+ year program.● Built and managed the TPM team for the Desktop Browser and Web Platform organizations. Put the process and structure in place to support planning, prioritization, and control across many diverse engineering groups across all of Chrome. ● Established the program management practices for the Chrome team (from triage to release planning and execution), maintaining agility and consistent on-time delivery despite being a large organization.● Served on the T/PgM Ladder Steering Committee, defining program management skills and best practices, creating and delivering training, and refining the job ladder. Show less

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  Meta

  Mar 2021 - Jun 2023

  Director of Product Technical Program Management

  ● Managed and grew a 48-person (4 directs, including 1 director) Product TPM team that drove programs to support the front-end and back-end systems for creating, managing, optimizing, and delivering ads.● Led and executed a program to convert high-volume customer service feedback into a set of continuous product investment priorities, utilizing return on effort KPIs to guide decision-making.● Collaborated with cross-functional teams to produce area-level roadmaps, driving business results, and supporting strategic objectives.● Developed and drove the rhythms of business, including reviews, check-ins, and roadmap planning, to ensure efficient execution of projects and alignment with company goals.● Introduced a customer-centered strategic planning framework, matching unmet needs with capabilities for an effective and efficient Ads organization.● Focused on talent growth and alignment, ensuring the team's efforts support top-level strategic objectives. Show less

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  Google

  Jan 2024 - now

  Director of TPM, Cloud AI

  Leading Cloud AI TPM teams, focused on empowering enterprises and developers with Vertex AI (Model Garden, Custom Training and Inference, etc.), Vertex Search AI, and Gemini API to drive transformative outcomes.