Hi, I'm Nicole Hu - Investor, Experimenter, Inventor, Author, Xoogler, Ex-Appdynamics 📚 First Job to First Promotion: An Engineer’s Guide to Navigating Your Career in the Age of AI. Read on Kindle.
I thrive on translating complex visions into actionable strategies, especially in AI and deep tech. My passion is building and scaling high-impact engineering teams, and I love connecting with founders and technologists exploring cutting-edge ventures.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Managed Google engineering teams with multi-billion dollar impact.
Currently founding Foundry One Lab to invest in and foster innovative technology.
Can provide strategic guidance on AI implementation and team building.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Engineering
Built a strong technical base across various domains like device, web, mobile, and gaming.
✦ C/C++
✦ Java
✦ JavaScript
✦ Mobile
Scaling SaaS & Cloud
Drove engineering excellence at AppDynamics, progressing to Director of Engineering.
✦ SaaS
✦ Cloud
✦ Engineering Management
✦ AppDynamics
AI & ML Leadership at Google
Managed high-performing teams at Google, focusing on AI/ML and large-scale impact.
✦ AI
✦ ML
✦ Engineering Management
Venture Building & Investment
Founding Foundry One Lab to invest in and foster innovative technology.
✦ Founder
✦ Investor
✦ Startup Advisor
✦ AI
💪🏻 Superpowers
AI-Driven Innovation Catalyst
Pioneering AI and ML solutions for tangible business impact.
Expertise in RAG, Vector Databases, and AI Ops.
Developed and managed teams delivering AI initiatives.
Published author on navigating AI in engineering careers.
Strategic Engineering Leadership
Bridging vision and execution for high-impact teams.
Managed Google engineering teams with $X Billion impact.
Excel at resolving ambiguity and managing stakeholders.
Proven ability to install processes for strategic initiatives.
Startup Ecosystem Navigator
Investing in and advising early-stage technology ventures.
Experience with startups achieving IPOs and acquisitions.
Active angel investor and startup advisor.
Mentoring and growing emerging talent.
I'm excited about
Discovering novel AI applications and research.
Connecting with founders and technologists in deep tech.
Exploring investment opportunities in cutting-edge startups.
I can help with
Provide strategic guidance on AI implementation and team building.
Offer mentorship for engineers navigating career growth.
Share insights from scaling engineering teams in top tech companies.
I would love your help on
Identifying promising early-stage AI and ML startups.
Connecting with experts in specialized AI research areas.
Finding co-founders or key technical advisors for new ventures.