Augustine Walker
About Augustine Walker
Augustine Walker serves as the Senior Director of Product Management at Veritone, Inc., where he has worked since 2018. He has a strong background in software engineering and product management, with previous roles at companies such as Quandis, Inc. and LA Fitness.
Current Role at Veritone
Augustine Walker serves as the Senior Director of Product Management at Veritone, Inc., a position he has held since 2018. He operates from Costa Mesa, California, and manages a portfolio of seven platform products that are critical for public safety and legal service organizations. His leadership has contributed to significant revenue growth and product enhancements within the company.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Prior to his role at Veritone, Augustine Walker worked at Virtru as the VP of Product: Applications starting in 2023. He also held positions at Quandis, Inc. as a Senior Software Engineer from 2007 to 2014, and at LA Fitness as a Software Engineer from 2002 to 2004. His diverse experience in software engineering and product management spans over two decades.
Education and Qualifications
Augustine Walker studied at McMaster University, where he earned a Combined Honours Bachelor of Arts in English and History. He also attended the Information Technology Institute, obtaining an Applied Information Technology Diploma. His educational background supports his extensive career in technology and product management.
Achievements in Revenue Growth
During his tenure at Veritone, Augustine Walker outpaced quarterly revenue targets for 2022 by 10-25% through timely product releases. He secured over $10 million in revenue by providing customized support for major clients and managed a $1 million budget while enhancing team capabilities during resource rebalancing cycles.
Innovations in AI Technology
Augustine Walker spearheaded the expansion of AI platform capabilities, integrating natural language processing and vision technologies for government agencies and Fortune 500 companies. He played a key role in sourcing and acquiring business entities that developed innovative AI models, targeting new surveillance markets in Europe and Asia projected to reach $69 billion by 2026.