Troy Angrignon

Troy Angrignon has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. In 2010, they started their own business called Troy Angrignon Public Speaking, Writing, Advisory Services, where they specialized in emerging technologies, offering services such as speaking, authoring, presenting, and advisory work.

From 2010 to 2013, Troy worked at Cloudscaling, where they held several roles, including VP of Sales, Marketing, and Partnering. During their time there, they led the global sales effort, targeting service providers and telecommunications companies, with key accounts such as AT&T and Korea Telecom. Cloudscaling was eventually acquired by EMC-Dell.

In 2013, Troy joined SwiftStack Inc., a cloud storage startup, as a Management Consultant responsible for sales, marketing, and partnering. Troy played a significant role in selling the company's services to large enterprise and service provider clients. SwiftStack Inc. was later acquired by NVIDIA.

Alongside their role at SwiftStack Inc., Troy also worked as a Management Consultant at Cloud Technology Partners, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company. Troy advised clients on cloud computing migration and build-outs, working with key accounts like America Movil and Rackspace. Cloud Technology Partners eventually exited to HPE.

From 2015 to 2019, Troy joined Cisco as a Product Sales Specialist, focusing on cloud networking equipment and security products. Troy catered to major enterprise, service provider, and government clients in the Northwest U.S., including Apple, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and CalPERS.

In 2021, Troy took on a managerial role at TWIML, where they oversaw the development of the TWIML Solutions Guide. This guide aimed to assist data scientists, ML engineers, and AI practitioners by providing a directory of machine learning tools and platform technologies. Troy managed the guide until their departure in December 2022.

In 2020, Troy founded their own company, Productive AI, where they served as the Founder and CEO. Additionally, they started The Productive AI Podcast, where they acted as the podcaster.

Troy's most recent work experiences include being the Head of GTM at AI Technology Partners since March 2023 and the Head of GTM and Partnerships at Blue Arcus Technologies since April 2023.

Troy Angrignon completed their Bachelor of Arts with a focus on Environmental Studies and Pacific & Asian Studies from the University of Victoria. Troy attended the university from 1992 to 1994, during which they completed their third and fourth years of study. Prior to that, from 1989 to 1991, Troy Angrignon also pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree at Okanagan University College.

In addition to their formal education, Troy Angrignon has obtained various certifications in different fields. In May 2020, they achieved certifications such as "AI for Everyone," "Demystifying AI/ML/DL (Business Decision Maker Path)," "Exploring the Machine Learning Toolset," "Machine Learning Terminology and Process," and "Machine Learning for Business Challenges" from institutions such as Coursera and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Earlier certifications include "SEALFit Certified Mentor" from SEALFIT in October 2014, "ICS-300 Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents" and "ICS-400 Advanced Incident Command System" from FEMA in June 2014, "Emergency Management Institute IS-00100.b Introduction to Incident Command System" and "Emergency Management Institute IS-00700.a National Incident Management System (NIMS)" from the US Department of Homeland Security and FEMA/Emergency Management Institute in May 2013, "Be Your Own Bodyguard personal self-defense course" from Blauer Tactical in July 2012, "Krav Maga Level 1" from Krav Maga SF/Krav Maga World HQ in January 2012, "MovNat 1 day fundamentals" from MovNat in December 2011, "Crossfit Level 1 Coaching Certificate" and "Crossfit Olympic Lifting Trainer Course" from Crossfit HQ in April and March 2011 respectively, and "Crossfit Running and Endurance Certification" from Crossfit HQ in August 2009.