Melanie Crain
Product Manager | AI/ML Accelerators & Systems | Former Engineering Leader at Intel | Driving Innovation at the Intersection of Hardware & Software
- Role
- Director, Ai Ml Product Management at Tenstorrent
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Melanie Crain
Director of AI/ML Product Management with 20+ years of experience spanning AI accelerators, semiconductors, global operations, e-commerce, and enterprise software. I bring a rare blend of technical depth, operational expertise, and product leadership across hardware and software ecosystems.At Intel, I led validation strategy for Xeon server CPUs powering the world’s data centers. At Tenstorrent, I’ve driven global operations and trade compliance, and spearheaded the Blackhole AI accelerator launch — taking it from the early stages of product readiness to successful customer shipments.Recognized for execution in complex, cross-functional environments, I excel at shaping strategy, driving new product introductions, and bringing clarity and momentum to ambiguity. Passionate about connecting people and technology, I build high-performing teams and mentor the next generation of technology leaders.
Experience
Director, Ai Ml Product Management
Apr 2024 — Present · Austin, TX, US
AI Product Manager for Blackhole Product Family
Education
Clemson University
Bachelor’s Degree
Clemson University
Master's degree
Skills
- People Management
- Soc
- Microprocessors
- Silicon Validation
- Hardware Architecture
- Software Development
- Linux
- Semiconductors
- C++
- C
- Integration
- Debugging
- Program Management
- Computer Architecture
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