Great product managers deeply understand their customers and can empathize with their needs, desires, and challenges. The best products are built from the intersection of empathy, innovation, and a relentless focus on creating value."
Marty Cagan, Inspired: How to Create Tech Product customers
About Me
Professional Journey
Tech Expertise & Philosophy
Tech Expertise & Philosophy
Welcome to Geoff's Desk, the digital home of a seasoned Innovative Product Leader and tech enthusiast.
I've enjoyed an illustrious career spanning startups and global tech giants such as Salesforce, Cisco, Broadcom, and Google.
My journey has taken me from driving the success of prominent Canadian startups like Hootsuite, Hubba, and OMsi
Welcome to Geoff's Desk, the digital home of a seasoned Innovative Product Leader and tech enthusiast.
I've enjoyed an illustrious career spanning startups and global tech giants such as Salesforce, Cisco, Broadcom, and Google.
My journey has taken me from driving the success of prominent Canadian startups like Hootsuite, Hubba, and OMsignal, to steering strategic directions for 300+ person product and tech teams at multinational enterprises.
Raised in the vibrant tech ecosystems of Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, and Halifax, I've significantly contributed to their growth and emerged as a dedicated mentor fostering high-performing product management teams.
Tech Expertise & Philosophy
Tech Expertise & Philosophy
Tech Expertise & Philosophy
My passion lies in the intersection of technology and leadership. With expertise in AI/ML (yes including LLM and Generative AI an spanning to the early days of NLP being applied to social media), IoT in Agriculture, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, Developer Platforms and Tools, I've navigated the complex terrains of the tech world.
My prod
My passion lies in the intersection of technology and leadership. With expertise in AI/ML (yes including LLM and Generative AI an spanning to the early days of NLP being applied to social media), IoT in Agriculture, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, Developer Platforms and Tools, I've navigated the complex terrains of the tech world.
My product management approach centres around user-centric design and evidence-based decision-making. Leveraging data and business analysis for rapid execution, I deliver remarkable results.
As a left-handed individual, I also understand the importance of inclusive design and love exploring tech tools that cater to different user needs.
Personal Interest
Tech Expertise & Philosophy
Personal Interest
Outside of my professional realm, I'm an avid gamer and a fan of cyberpunk culture and tech-oriented, futurist sci-fi.
On GeoffsDesk, you'll find weekly blogs where I explore various tech trends, share personal insights, and discuss the future of technology.
You'll also find curated product recommendations, from books I've read and loved
Outside of my professional realm, I'm an avid gamer and a fan of cyberpunk culture and tech-oriented, futurist sci-fi.
On GeoffsDesk, you'll find weekly blogs where I explore various tech trends, share personal insights, and discuss the future of technology.
You'll also find curated product recommendations, from books I've read and loved to tech gear I've found invaluable. So, whether you're an aspiring product manager, a fellow tech enthusiast, or just curious about the future, I invite you to join me on this exciting journey.
Let's navigate the future together, right here at GeoffsDesk