Kenny Nguyen

Co-Founder at GPS Dashboard

Kenny Nguyen has extensive work experience in the telematics and IoT industry. Kenny is currently working at Choice Wireless as the Head of Product & Partnerships, where they collaborate with Senior Management to diversify telematics products and revenue streams. Kenny also drives partnerships to help scale and grow product lines, while modeling and proving go-to-market and pricing strategies.

Prior to their current role, Kenny founded OLIGRAY LLC in 2020, where they worked as an Independent Telematics/IoT Consultant. During this time, they formulated and implemented telematics/IoT strategies for startups and Fortune 500 companies. Kenny also facilitated partnerships to scale and grow product lines, while providing telematics research and knowledge for product development and market direction.

In 2007, Kenny co-founded GPS Dashboard, Inc., where they served as a Salesforce AppExchange partner. The company integrated Fleet Telematics with Salesforce.com's CRM and Field Service Lightning, resulting in improved productivity, customer service, driver safety, and vehicle maintenance, along with reduced costs.

From 2016 to 2020, Kenny worked at Sierra Wireless, a leader in IoT/Telematics solutions, as the Director of Product & Business Development. In this role, they contributed to the growth and development of the company's products and business strategies.

Before joining Sierra Wireless, Kenny was a founding member and General Manager at GenX Mobile, a Vehicle Telematics Platforms/Solutions company that was later acquired by Sierra Wireless. Kenny played a crucial role in the company's foundation and growth.

Prior to GenX Mobile, Kenny co-founded goMRM Inc., a Telematics and IoT Services company that was acquired by GenX Mobile. In their role as Co-Founder and Head of Product, they established product strategies and oversaw their implementation.

Kenny's career in the telematics industry began in 1998 when they joined @Road, a pioneer in Vehicle Telematics. As a Founding Member and Head of Product, they led the product management team and successfully launched a first-of-its-kind SaaS product, driving substantial revenue growth. Kenny was also responsible for designing, implementing, and scaling field operations, call center, and customer satisfaction.

Throughout their various roles, Kenny has consistently demonstrated their expertise in the telematics and IoT industry, contributing to the development and success of multiple companies.

Kenny Nguyen completed their education in the field of Biology/Biological Sciences at the University of San Francisco from 1990 to 1994, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. Later, from 1994 to 1996, they pursued further studies at the same university and obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, specializing in Marketing and International Business.

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  • Co-Founder

    October, 2007 - present