Dean L. Young

Senior Product Manager at Cisco

Dean L. Young is a Senior Product Manager at Cisco, specializing in Cisco DNA Spaces. He has a background as an entrepreneur and product leader, with over 15 years of experience in technology and product management.1 3 His work focuses on leveraging IoT, sensors, and data to enhance digital interfaces and customer experiences.2 3

Education and Experience

Education: Dean holds a degree from Stanford University, which contributes to his expertise in the tech industry.1
Professional Background: Prior to joining Cisco, he gained experience at various companies, including Awair, where he focused on innovative product development.2 3

Current Role

In his role at Cisco, Dean is involved in developing solutions that integrate advanced technologies to improve customer engagement and operational efficiencies within organizations.1 3 His contributions are pivotal in driving Cisco's initiatives in smart spaces and connected environments.

Experience

Senior Product Manager at Cisco (June 2022 - Present)

Head of Product / Director of Product Management at Awair (January 2019 - June 2022); Senior Product Manager at Awair (June 2018 - January 2019); Product Manager at Awair (July 2017 - June 2018); Product and Marketing Strategy Consultant (January 2016 - July 2017); Marketing and Operations Manager at Lark Technologies (June 2014 - November 2015); Product Marketer at WePay (October 2012 - May 2014); Co-Founder at D.C. Revolutions (June 2011 - September 2012); Marketing Associate at CrowdFlower Inc. (June 2011 - March 2012); Research Aide for US Senator Jon Tester (June 2010 - September 2010); Global Estimating Intern at Bechtel Corporation (June 2008 - September 2008)