Hi, I'm Kev Perkins - Books. Ice Cream. Coffee.
I'm driven by the challenge of translating complex technical ideas into elegant, user-centric solutions. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can bridge engineering with product strategy, building impactful products that delight users.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Interned at Google Maps as an Urban Mobility Data Engineer.
Currently a Product Solutions Engineer at Google, focusing on innovative tech solutions.
Can help others by sharing strategies for optimizing technical solutions to enhance user engagement.
🚀 Career trajectory
Technical Foundations
Began career in Technical Support Engineering and Fullstack Engineering at Taboola, building a strong technical base.
✦ Support Engineering
✦ Fullstack Development
Product Technology Leadership
Transitioned to Product Technology Manager role at Google, focusing on Ads and strategic product direction.
✦ Product Management
✦ Ads Technology
Product Solutions Engineering
Currently driving product solutions engineering at Google, leveraging technical expertise to solve complex user challenges.
✦ Product Solutions
✦ Engineering
💪🏻 Superpowers
Bridging Tech and User Needs
Translating complex technical concepts into user-friendly products.
✦ Engineered product solutions, focusing on user experience and technical feasibility.
✦ Developed full-stack internal applications, enhancing team productivity and efficiency.
✦ Provided technical support, ensuring seamless user interaction with complex systems.
Strategic Product Evolution
Guiding product development from concept to successful implementation.
✦ Managed Product Technology for Ads, aligning technical roadmaps with business objectives.
✦ Transitioned from engineering to product management, driving strategic initiatives.
✦ Currently contributing to Product Solutions Engineering, optimizing platform performance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Fostering collaboration between engineering, product, and support teams.
✦ Worked across different roles at Taboola, gaining broad technical and operational insight.
✦ Collaborated with diverse teams to deliver integrated technical solutions.
✦ Experience in both startup and large tech environments, adapting to different team dynamics.
I'm excited about
✦ Looking to connect with innovative minds shaping the future of technology.
✦ Seeking opportunities to explore new product domains and contribute to groundbreaking projects.
✦ Eager to find collaborators for ventures that blend creative problem-solving with technical excellence.
I can help with
✦ Offer insights into product development best practices for tech platforms.
✦ Share strategies for optimizing technical solutions to enhance user engagement.
✦ Provide guidance on navigating career transitions within the tech industry.
I would love your help on
✦ Discover emerging trends in consumer tech and innovative startups.
✦ Find mentors with expertise in scaling AI-driven product features.
✦ Connect with individuals exploring novel approaches to sustainable technology.