Roger C.

Roger C. is the Vice President of NXT Digital Product Creation at Nike, located in Beaverton, Oregon. He has a robust background in technology and product development, having held various leadership roles throughout his career.

Professional Background

• Current Role: As Vice President at Nike, Roger oversees digital product creation, focusing on innovation and technology integration within the company's product lines.
• Previous Experience:
  • He has co-founded and led several startups, including Cosigned and Computable.
  • Roger served as a Principal at O'Reilly AlphaTech Ventures and was involved in various capacities at O'Reilly Media, including Program Chair for the Artificial Intelligence Conference.
  • His earlier roles include positions at Lux Capital and Oracle, where he contributed to research and development initiatives.

Education

Roger holds a PhD from UC Berkeley, where he specialized in nanotechnology, quantum mechanics, and photonics. He was recognized as a National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellow during his studies.

Skills and Expertise

Roger's expertise spans across:

• Digital product development
• Startup investment
• Artificial intelligence
• Engineering management

His diverse experience positions him as a key figure in Nike's efforts to innovate within the digital landscape of sportswear and technology.