I joined Google in 2020 and led the organization responsible for all technical platforms supporting operations, customer engagement and partnerships for Google consumer products. Since Oct/2023, been working on a time-limited assignment defining systems and platforms strategy for management of Alphabet’s contingent workforce until Jun/24. I am still interested in renewing my commitment (an L9-L10Continue reading “Marcio New Directions – Update Mar/2024”
Category Archives: Life
Marcio New Directions 2024
I joined Google in 2020 and led the organization responsible for all technical platforms supporting operations, customer engagement and partnerships for Google consumer products. It was the opportunity of a lifetime, and I feel very good about what the team has accomplished and the collective learning and impact. As that cycle closes in 2023, IContinue reading “Marcio New Directions 2024”
On joining Google
It was 1999 when this loop started. Cyclades had helped the first generation of Internet companies (notably, Yahoo!) to figure out how to manage large Internet data centers and Google called us as they prepared to build some very large ones. It quickly became our largest customer (Cyclades was acquired by Avocent in 2006). AsContinue reading “On joining Google”
Thanksgiving and meaning it
This week is the time of the year when we in the US take a break from our busy lives to express Gratitude. I have plenty to be thankful for this year. Gratitude is a positive emotion we feel in acknowledgment of a benefit we have received. Saying “Thank You” is the way to express that emotion whichContinue reading “Thanksgiving and meaning it”
Thanksgiving 2013
It is again that time of the year when we in the US take a break from our busy lives to express Gratitude (and eat, shop, etc). Gratitude is a positive emotion we feel in acknowledgment of a benefit we have received. Saying “Thank You” is the way to express that emotion which is the basis of life inContinue reading “Thanksgiving 2013”
Beer Tasting: A Visit To An English Pub.
A group of friends get together once a month to try different beers. I happen to be the host of this month’s meeting and the theme will be “A Visit to an English Pub”. England brews beer since pre-historic times, mostly top-fermenting Ales. Originally, a brew was an “Ale”. Add hops to ales and youContinue reading “Beer Tasting: A Visit To An English Pub.”
A Sub-Atomic Particle walks into a bar…
A couple of days ago, Simon Allen, a friend in the UK got a “Neutron walks into a bar…” joke from Carla (from Oxford High School) and posted it in his Facebook timeline: This neutron walks into a bar, orders a drink, opens his wallet to pay when the barman shakes his head and says……….Continue reading “A Sub-Atomic Particle walks into a bar…”
Thanksgiving in a Social World
This week is the time of the year when we in the US take a break from our busy lives to express Gratitude (and eat, shop, etc). Gratitude is a positive emotion we feel in acknowledgment of a benefit we have received. Saying “Thank You” is the way to express that emotion which is the basis of life inContinue reading “Thanksgiving in a Social World”
Marcio Looking for New Directions
Marcio is looking for a new job or professional project. Let him know if you have or know someone who has ideas of what that project could be.
Thanksgiving, Social Business, Community
Gratitude is a positive emotion we feel in acknowledgment of a benefit we have received. Saying “Thank You” is the way to express that emotion which, I believe, is the basis of life in community. It recognizes the fact that we depend on one another to live, to be ourselves.
Marcio Saito 