Martin Stack / Curriculum Vitae

Experience

Product leader with 15+ years of experience building AI, infrastructure, XR, security and enterprise software products. Proven track record leading 0 to 1 initiatives, translating complex technical systems into usable products, and aligning executives, engineering, and customers around product vision. Deep experience spanning GPU infrastructure, AI platforms, trusted compute, and next-generation user experiences.

Experience

Enterprise Product Lead
EQTY Lab

2026–Present

Lead product strategy and execution for Gateway Guardian, an AI governance and trusted compute platform, including its flagship product Governance Studio.

Role details
  • Own product roadmap, prioritization, and long-term platform vision
  • Lead Scrum execution across engineering teams from concept through release
  • Drive development of Governance Studio for enterprise AI governance and operational control
  • Translate Fortune 500 customer requirements into scalable product capabilities
  • Partner with executive stakeholders on go-to-market strategy and adoption

Staff R&D Engineer
VMware by Broadcom

2023–2025

Core member of the VCF AI design team focused on infrastructure management for AI-accelerated environments.

Role details
  • Designed product interfaces for administering GPU, TPU, and custom accelerator infrastructure
  • Led UX strategy for AI HPC workflows within VMware Cloud Foundation
  • Simplified complex infrastructure operations for enterprise administrators
  • Partnered with VMware Research and UC Berkeley on next-generation AI infrastructure innovation
  • Co-inventor on four patents related to cryptographically secure AI infrastructure

Lead Product Designer
VMware

2019–2023

Led advanced product design initiatives spanning AI/ML, security, XR, and future platform concepts.

Role details
  • Designed VMware’s immersive Workspace ONE platform for XR environments
  • Helped define secure operating system concepts for VR/AR enterprise platforms
  • Led exploratory AI product initiatives tied to VMware infrastructure strategy
  • Managed strategic design partnerships with Intel
  • Served as liaison with UC Berkeley SKY Lab on emerging AI systems research

UX Designer / Developer
General Dynamics

2016–2019

Designed mission-critical systems across telecom, defense, manufacturing, and telemedicine environments.

Role details
  • Led UX design for MUOS situational awareness, a 4G global telecom platform
  • Built first-generation AR/VR telemedicine applications for the U.S. Navy
  • Established collaborative HoloLens development partnership with Microsoft

UX Designer / Developer
New Digital Services LLC

2014–2016

Founded a digital product studio delivering websites and mobile products for startups and enterprise clients.

Role details
  • Delivered client work for organizations including USC
  • Led product design, development, and client strategy engagements
  • Supported local design community through AIGA and IXDA sponsorships

Education

Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA, BFA, Web Design & New Media, 2013