Brian O.
5.0
Career Development Coach | Level Up Your Career |
Studied at North Carolina A&T State University
Works at Apple
Available tomorrow at 12:30 AM UTC
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Brian’s Career Development Qualifications
Experience level: Manager
10+ people coached for Career Development
Brian has helped clients get into these companies:
Welcome to my profile! I'm Brian Oulds, an experienced Program Manager with a passion for technology and consumer electronic products. With a background in chemical engineering and a focus on new product introduction and supply chain operations, I have a proven track record of delivering best-in-class solutions. Throughout my career at Apple and Microsoft, I have successfully launched multiple high-profile products, including the MacBook Pro and Surface Audio Devices. My expertise lies in program management, schedule development, cost management, and process improvements. If you're looking to break into the consumer electronics industry or advance your career in product management, I'm here to help you navigate the path to success. Let's connect and discuss how I can support your career development goals.
Brian can help with:
Skill Building
Career Planning
Professional Networking
Personal Branding
Networking Strategy
Why do I coach?
As a former chemical engineering student who transitioned into New Product Operations roles at Microsoft and Apple, I have always been driven by a passion for problem-solving and innovation. This background, coupled with my experience, has uniquely equipped me to guide individuals in realizing their potential both personally and professionally through coaching. Witnessing individuals achieve their goals, whether it is advancing in their careers or finding fulfillment in their personal lives, is what motivates me to continue coaching and making a positive impact.
Work Experience
iPhone Product Ops
Apple
January 2022 - Present
Launched MacBook Pro 16” with M3 Pro/Max (Oct 2023) Launched MacBook Pro 14” with M2 Pro/Max (Jan 2023) Launched MacBook Pro 13” with M2 (July 2022)
Product Manager, Digital Surfaces
Microsoft
August 2019 - December 2021
Launched Surface Headphones 2+ (April 2021) Launched Surface Headphones 2 (May 2020) Launched Surface Earbuds 1 (May 2020)
Product Manager, Digital Surfaces
Microsoft
July 2017 - October 2019
Launched Surface Hub 2
Board Member
HBCU Travelers
May 2016 - May 2018
Education
North Carolina A&T State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Chemical Engineering
2012 - 2017
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is a public, doctoral/research, 1890 land-grant university committed to exemplary academics, scholarly and creative research, and effective engagement and public service. NC A&T graduates the nation’s largest number of African American engineers at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels.
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Overall Rating
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