Roberto Carlo Santana

R.C. Santana is a seasoned Product Management executive with a strong background in building ML/AI platforms and applications in both startup and large company settings.

Notable achievements include leading the development of Google's GenAI flagship product, Vertex AI (VAI), with a focus on training, evaluating, deploying, and monitoring Generative AI models and AI agents.

With a track record of designing, launching, and scaling AI-driven products, Santana has experience in pioneering speech-to-text and text-to-speech APIs for healthcare, as well as vertical search & recommendations solutions for retail/e-commerce and education sectors.

Educationally, Santana holds an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, along with MS degrees in AI/ML from Stanford University and University of Oklahoma, and a BS in Engineering from Universidad Simón Bolívar.

Having held key roles at notable organizations such as Google, Coursera, Zendesk, and Medable, Santana has demonstrated expertise in product management, AI/ML, go-to-market strategies, and team leadership, with a proven ability to drive product innovation and growth across various industries.

Santana's collaborative approach in working with diverse teams and stakeholders has been integral to successfully aligning visions, driving market-leading products, and delivering results within budget and timelines.