Hi, I'm Andrew Chappell - Director of Technical Program Management at Avalara
I bridge complex technical challenges with strategic vision, driving innovation in AI/ML and leading high-performing teams. My career spans Google, Workday, and Avalara. I thrive on empowering individuals and executing incrementally on big ideas to deliver exceptional results.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Worked at Google, managing large-scale Search Discovery portfolios.
Director of Technical Program Management at Avalara, focusing on AI/ML initiatives.
Can help others by offering strategic guidance on AI/ML implementation and program management.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundation in Enterprise Tech
Began career building foundational experience in enterprise applications and IT strategy at companies like Cisco.
✦ Enterprise Architecture
✦ IT Strategy
✦ Process Improvement
AI/ML Product Leadership
Transitioned to AI/ML product management at Workday, defining strategies for intelligent applications.
✦ AI/ML
✦ Product Management
✦ Business Technology
Scaling Impact at Tech Giants
Drove significant technical programs at Google, managing Search Discovery initiatives and complex portfolios.
✦ Technical Program Management
✦ Portfolio Management
✦ Agile Methodologies
Visionary Leadership in SaaS
Currently leading Technical Program Management at Avalara, focusing on AI/ML and driving strategic growth.
✦ Director
✦ SaaS
✦ AI/ML Initiatives
💪🏻 Superpowers
AI/ML Innovation Driver
Pioneering advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
✦ Leading AI/ML initiatives at Avalara, shaping future product strategy.
✦ Managed enterprise AI/ML applications at Workday, focusing on product lifecycle.
✦ Expertise in NLP, Computer Vision, and Applied Machine Learning.
Strategic Technical Leadership
Translating complex business needs into actionable technical roadmaps.
✦ Director of TPM at Avalara, overseeing critical technology programs.
✦ Staff TPM at Google, managing large-scale Search Discovery portfolios.
✦ Expert in IT strategy, enterprise architecture, and SDLC best practices.
Team Empowerment & Execution
Building and leading high-performing teams with a focus on clear execution.
✦ Philosophy centers on empowering everyone to achieve ambitious goals.
✦ Skilled in cross-functional team leadership and fostering collaborative environments.
✦ Proven ability to drive results through incremental execution and focus.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring emerging AI/ML trends and their application in the SaaS landscape.
✦ Connecting with innovators and leaders in the AI and data science community.
✦ Seeking opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge technology development and strategic initiatives.
I can help with
✦ Offering strategic guidance on AI/ML implementation and program management.
✦ Sharing best practices for building and scaling high-performing technical teams.
✦ Providing insights into navigating complex technical challenges in large organizations.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying potential collaborators for AI research and development projects.
✦ Learning about new applications of graph databases and NLP in business contexts.
✦ Gaining perspectives on emerging market opportunities in the cloud and AI sectors.