Manager at Google Ireland
Ireland
- Current
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- Manager, Technical Operations at Google
- Past
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- Regional VP at Metia Inc
- Group Technical Director at Metia
- Senior Analyst at Orbit Communications
- Senior Analyst at Orbit Communications
- Internet Coordinator at Learned Information
- Internet Coordinator at Learned Information Europe Ltd
- Education
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- University of Cambridge
- Churchill College, Cambridge University
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Dave Franklin’s Summary
I'm a senior manager with an international technical consulting background. I have over 15 years expertise in high tech industry, 10 of which have been as a business and technology consultant. My consulting experience covers a number of international ITC companies including Microsoft, eBay, Xerox, Intuit and Cingular (now AT&T). I am now at Google where I manage a team of specialists who prioritise the Product requirements for the Sales team, and insure that the Sales teams are prepared for product launches.
I have an in depth knowledge of both Cloud based computing (though my work at Google) and Microsoft products (I've worked as a vendor and certified partner of Microsoft for 8+ years), having successful overseen numerous multi-million dollar projects.
I have a proven ability to manage diverse teams of technical, creative and business specialists at all levels - through Agile and Iterative methodologies, and have experience managing the P&L for a small (50 person) office.
Dave Franklin’s Specialties:
marketing software, sales software, advertising industry, online advertising, product management, google, online advertising, search advertising, open standards, open source, microsoft technology, intranet development, program management, product management, project management, technical and business consulting.
Dave Franklin’s Experience
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Regional VP
Metia Inc
(Information Technology and Services industry)
April 2003 — June 2007 (4 years 3 months)
Responsible for P&L of Seattle operation, and for aligning the company strategy, and offerings with evolving client needs.
- Created client advocates by managing key strategic clients - including Microsoft, eBay, Cingular and Xerox
- Developed and maintained telented staff
- Grew revenue and maintained profitability
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Group Technical Director
Metia
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
October 1998 — April 2003 (4 years 7 months)
Established a new team of web developers to include technology solutions as part of the offering for this marketing technology consultancy. I was responsible for:
- Establishing the web development team and growing its revenue
- Managing key strategic clients, and directing the technical account management team
- Managing IT budget
- Winning new clients by developing service offerings within new sectors -
Senior Analyst
Orbit Communications
(Information Technology and Services industry)
February 1998 — October 1998 (9 months)
Company Overview: Orbit is a digital satellite television and radio network
Responsibilities
Web site development: redesign and maintain the company web sites
Team management: manage the team of designers, business owners and content providers
Achievements
Implemented a Web based subscription renewal system that generated over $150,000/qtr
Re-launched the company Web site, leading to a 150% increase in page requests
Creation of a real-time World Cup Web Site, raised the profile of sports coverage -
Senior Analyst
Orbit Communications
(Broadcast Media industry)
January 1998 — October 1998 (10 months)
Responsible for web site development: redesign and maintain the company web sites. Included team management: working with the team of designers, business owners and content providers
Achievements included: Implemented a Web based subscription renewal system that generated over $150,000/qtr. Re-launched the company Web site, leading to a 150% increase in page requests. Created a real-time World Cup Web Site, to rais the profile of sports coverage -
Internet Coordinator
Learned Information
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
1994 — 1998 (4 years )
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Internet Coordinator
Learned Information Europe Ltd
(Information Technology and Services industry)
September 1994 — January 1998 (3 years 5 months)
Company Overview: Publisher and event organiser focused on the online information industry.
Responsibilities
Web site development and maintenance: develop and maintain the company web sites.
Internet product development: Lead the company's generation of revenue through their Web Site.
In-house education and training: Provide talks, presentations, workshops and written material to
drive the understanding of the internet as a new medium.
Achievements.
Created an online registration system that registered 19% of delegates, and 30% of ticket
requests and reduced admin overheads
Increased the number of Web site visitors by five-fold to over 6,000/month
Collected lead information on over 300 new potential customers
Created a system that allowed non-technical staff to update the web sites
