Jeff Phillips

Serving as TalentCheetah’s Strategic Advisor and Chief Technology Innovation Officer (CTIO), Jeff brings over 30 years of executive management success leading strategic programs at Fortune 50 Companies as well as start-ups in hypergrowth.

His career can be traced back to the early days of the UNIX Operating System and the time he spent working at AT&T Bell Laboratories to develop innovative technical product solutions. Jeff then transitioned to product development at NEC Corporation, where he led product R&D programs in their PC Division.

Never one to shy away from a challenge, Jeff moved on to work for Sony, where he was integral in pioneering proprietary technology that ultimately led to the launch of their first generation VAIO 505 laptop. He has also held technical and leadership positions at Microsoft, Technicolor, and Pace (now CommScope).

A respected community leader and published author (Hi Gear, Lo Intensity), Jeff has volunteered as a mentor and coach for Project Management Institute (PMI) Chapters in both Northern and Southern California. He has developed and delivered bespoke project management training courses that empower project leaders to upskill and prepare for PMI Certifications, including the PMP®.