Norman Liang
Bio
Norman Liang is part of Nokia's Business Development team in Forum Nokia. Forum Nokia connects over 3 million mobile developers worldwide interested in establishing new applications and services on Nokia platforms. Norman's focus is on working with strategic technology partners to make sure that consumers have the same great experience in the mobile web. Previously, Norman was a Business Development Executive for IBM, working with consumer electronics companies to successfully integrate new technologies into their products as part of its Technology Collaboration Solutions business. Norman brings 10 years of experience in business development, corporate partnering, and product management working with new media applications, services, and consumer online products.
Work History
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February 2008 - present
Communities can help drive growth in social media. Currently Director of Business Development at Photobucket to find great developers and partners who can help Photobucket's members take content anywhere. Currently manage partnerships across the ecosystem of people who use Photobucket to manage content for users across the web and on devices.
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June 2007 - February 2008
Established thinker in the electronics industry who identifies opportunities for innovation for today's consumer. I am driving the definition and creation of web services for consumer devices today working with application companies and service providers to define new services and business models for the future. I have a track record of being involved in early digital media companies as a part of new business models and am now thinking about ways to make the mobile web experience an extension of everyone's Internet experience. I'm an experienced dealmaker who is thinking about creative partnerships to use new technology to build better devices for the consumer.
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November 2005 - June 2007
Identify system development opportunities in digital media applications and systems for IBM's Engineering and Technology Services group. Work with startups, studios, and consumer electronics companies on solutions for digital entertainment.
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May 2005 - November 2005
Advisor to a retail digital store providing photo books and gifts to consumers. Negotiated partnerships and participated in discussions with vendors and other retail stores. Worked with industry analysts to understand opportunities to offer digital media.
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October 2003 - March 2005
Co-founder of media agency supporting digital signage industry. Lead business development and sales efforts resulting in company's engagement for design and set-up of content strategy for retail digital media/digital signage networks

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