Hi, I'm Grigori Somin - Vice-chair Steering Committee at Contact Center AI Association
I thrive on building innovative AI-powered products that delight users. My passion lies in translating complex technology into elegant solutions and leading high-impact teams to achieve ambitious goals.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led AI product strategy and delivered user-centric solutions at tech giants.
Currently driving innovation in AI-driven customer service solutions and democratizing ML/AI.
Can help others by providing strategic leadership in AI product development and team building.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Engineering Foundations
Began career as a Software Development Engineer at Microsoft, building a strong technical base.
✦ Software Engineering
✦ Microsoft
Analytics and Leadership Growth
Transitioned into leadership roles, serving as Director of Analytics at Microsoft, honing strategic and analytical skills.
✦ Analytics Leadership
✦ Strategy
✦ Microsoft
AI Product Leadership
Focused on AI and product vision, driving innovative solutions in customer service technology at Connectly.ai and advising startups.
✦ AI
✦ Product Management
✦ CTO
✦ Startup Advisor
Industry Influence
Currently contributing to the broader AI ecosystem as Vice-chair Steering Committee for Contact Center AI Association.
✦ Industry Leadership
✦ AI
✦ Contact Centers
💪🏻 Superpowers
AI & Product Visionary
Translating complex AI into impactful product strategies
Driving innovation in AI-driven customer service solutions.
Defining product roadmaps with deep technical and market understanding.
Creating intelligent customer experiences powered by ML/AI.
Organizational Architect
Building high-performing teams and fostering talent
Leading engineering teams with a focus on mentorship and coaching.
Implementing agile methodologies for efficient product delivery.
Cultivating environments for technical and professional growth.
Democratizing ML/AI
Making advanced AI accessible and applicable
Simplifying complex ML/AI concepts for broader adoption.
Developing strategies to embed intelligence into user experiences.
Empowering teams with data-driven decision-making tools.
I'm excited about
Connecting with fellow innovators shaping the future of AI.
Exploring emerging technologies and their application in customer experience.
Finding collaborators for cutting-edge AI product development.
I can help with
Providing strategic guidance on AI product development and implementation.
Mentoring aspiring technology leaders and product managers.
Sharing insights on building scalable AI-driven customer solutions.
I would love your help on
Identifying novel applications for AI in niche industries.
Discovering emerging talent in the AI and machine learning space.
Connecting with potential partners for strategic AI initiatives.