Lani Bertino
About Lani Bertino
Lani Bertino serves as the Vice President of Production at Trigger - The XR Agency, where she has worked since 2022. She is an advocate for women in technology and actively mentors individuals in their tech careers while contributing to the development of innovative XR products.
Current Role at Trigger
Lani Bertino serves as the Vice President of Production at Trigger - The XR Agency, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is part of the leadership team, contributing to the development of innovative XR products and solutions for top global companies. Her responsibilities include overseeing production processes and ensuring the successful execution of projects within the organization.
Mentorship and Advocacy
Lani Bertino is actively involved in mentoring and coaching through various programs. She participates in initiatives such as Codess, DigiGirlz, the SPU Center for Applied Learning Mentor Program, the Women’s Association of Verizon Employees, and the Society of Women Engineers. She advocates for women in technology and mentors both women and men, supporting their career development in the tech industry.
Education and Training
Lani Bertino studied Information Technology and Dance at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. She also completed a Certificate in Communication through Dale Carnegie Training. Additionally, she attended Gonzaga University, where she studied International Political Science and Philosophy. Her educational background is complemented by various training programs at Microsoft, focusing on communication, strategic thinking, negotiation, and achieving results.
Professional Experience
Lani Bertino has extensive experience in the technology sector. She worked at Microsoft for 23 years in various roles across multiple locations, including Redmond, WA, and Dublin, IE. Following her tenure at Microsoft, she served as the XR Innovation Product Manager - Distinguished Engineer at Verizon from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, she owned and operated God of Games, where she worked as a Game Designer and Publisher from 2018 to 2022.
Career Philosophy
Lani Bertino's career is shaped by key principles that include autonomy and independence, a desire for challenges, technical and functional competence, service dedication, and entrepreneurial creativity. These anchors guide her professional decisions and influence her approach to leadership and mentorship in the technology field.