robert michael account profile
Personal details
robert michael
he/him
Lives in San Francisco, United States
Highlights
Value Chain Management Specialization (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)
Business Value and Project Management Specialization (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)
Highlights
Value Chain Management Specialization (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)
Business Value and Project Management Specialization (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)
Additional info
As a product professional, I have orchestrated the full product lifecycle effectively, blending advanced algorithm development with strategic management practices. My career highlights the adept integration of data science into product development, initiating projects ranging from precise problem identification to robust model deployment. I have specialized in refining algorithms to boost model accuracy and system performance tailored to specific business problem types.
Experience
Work history
Sr. Director, Platform Architecture, Watson & Watsonx at IBM
R. Michael Merritt, has worked extensively at the intersection of AI and productivity at IBM. Michael’s journey into product management began at Google Vertex (G4E), where he evaluated and mentored startups and learned the AI/ML ecosystem. Over time, he transitioned into product management, where his roles involved launching significant AI products such as IBM Watson Health and scaling IBM Watsonx Assistant Virtual Agent to 300 million users and over 4 billion monthly interactions.
Education
Credentials
University of Texas - Austin - McCombs School of Business
Professional school degree in Computer Science
the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Professional school degree in Computer Science
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Master's degree in Business
Courses
Meta · Course
Introduction to iOS Mobile Application Development
Completed February 2025
University of Pennsylvania · Course
Retail Marketing Strategy
Completed January 2025
Università Bocconi · Course
Management of Fashion and Luxury Companies
Completed January 2025
