Hi, I'm Gilles Drieu - Technology Executive Council Member at CNBC Technology Executive Council
I am passionate about creating technology that feels intuitive and human. I thrive in the complex intersection of AI, IoT, and privacy, where I build products that protect and enhance everyday life.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Helped define global mobile and platform strategies during formative years at Adobe and Motorola.
Currently leads technology at a major security brand, driving the integration of AI into smart home ecosystems.
Offers deep expertise in scaling complex consumer products and balancing technical innovation with user privacy.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Platform Development
Spent early career building core infrastructure and developer platforms at Adobe, setting the stage for deep technical fluency.
✦ Platform Architecture
✦ Core Engineering
Executive Scale & Mobile Growth
Scaled software and mobile experiences as a VP at Motorola and Zendesk, mastering the art of SaaS delivery and mobile integration.
✦ Executive Leadership
✦ Mobile Strategy
Smart Home AI Leadership
Currently leading technological transformation at ADT, focusing on Presence Intelligence and the next generation of automated home protection.
✦ AI Transformation
✦ IoT Leadership
💪🏻 Superpowers
Architect of Intelligent Systems
Engineering platforms that learn and adapt to user behavior
✦ Architecting complex AI-driven ecosystems at massive scale
✦ Integrating advanced machine learning into residential hardware
✦ Driving hardware-software convergence through intuitive design
Strategic Scaler
Navigating the complexities of high-growth technology transitions
✦ Managing large-scale, cross-functional engineering teams globally
✦ Aligning product roadmaps with rapid market changes
✦ Optimizing platform modernization to drive organizational agility
Privacy-First Engineering Leader
Championing security and ethics within consumer technology
✦ Implementing rigorous privacy standards in smart home tech
✦ Balancing user convenience with ironclad data protections
✦ Setting the benchmark for consumer-trusted product security
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring cross-industry partnerships to push the boundaries of AI integration in physical spaces.
✦ Connecting with visionary leaders to debate the future of consumer privacy and IoT standards.
✦ Seeking opportunities to influence the ethical framework of next-generation smart home technology.
I can help with
✦ Mentoring engineering leaders on navigating complex technical organizational transitions.
✦ Advising startups on product-market fit for consumer-facing AI and IoT hardware.
✦ Sharing insights on scaling global cross-functional teams in competitive tech environments.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying emerging trends in decentralized privacy-focused edge computing platforms.
✦ Learning from industry leaders regarding successful strategies for hardware-software integration.
✦ Expanding professional circles to include innovators working outside the traditional home security sector.