Hi, I'm Joseph Schliffer - Head of Customer Solutions Engineering - US Retail at Google
I am driven by the intersection of complex data architecture and business growth. I thrive in high-stakes environments where I can translate technical possibilities into meaningful retail solutions.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Developed early technical foundations through ETL design and cloud R&D at Navisite and Verizon.
Directs the strategic vision for Customer Solutions Engineering within the US retail sector at Google.
Can help others by translating complex architectural challenges into clear, actionable business strategies.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundations in Engineering
Began as a Business Analyst and ETL Designer, building the baseline for data integrity.
✦ ETL
✦ Data Design
Cloud R&D Evolution
Shifted to Senior Software Engineering at Navisite, focusing on cloud infrastructure and virtualization.
✦ Cloud Architecture
✦ R&D
Strategic Leadership at Scale
Currently scaling Customer Solutions Engineering for US Retail at Google, bridging tech and commerce.
✦ Retail Tech
✦ Executive Leadership
💪🏻 Superpowers
Technical Architect
Building robust data foundations
✦ Architects high-performance data systems using Python and SQL.
✦ Optimizes large-scale environments for maximum reliability.
Strategy Navigator
Aligning technology with retail goals
✦ Translates high-level business objectives into technical execution roadmaps.
✦ Facilitates collaboration across cross-functional retail stakeholders.
Solutions Mentor
Leading and scaling engineering teams
✦ Mentors engineers through the entire pre-sales and post-sales lifecycle.
✦ Fosters environments of continuous technical excellence and delivery.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring cutting-edge intersections of cloud computing and retail business strategy.
✦ Connecting with peer leaders to exchange insights on scaling global engineering teams.
✦ Discovering emerging opportunities to influence the next wave of retail-tech solutions.
I can help with
✦ Advising on the transition from technical engineering to strategic solutions leadership.
✦ Sharing best practices for managing large-scale, cross-functional engineering organizations.
✦ Mentoring early-career professionals in mastering the art of stakeholder management.
I would love your help on
✦ Gaining fresh perspectives on shifting retail industry dynamics and future trends.
✦ Learning about innovative approaches to building inclusive engineering team cultures.
✦ Finding new opportunities for cross-industry knowledge exchange and professional networking.