About

I write the "Enterprise AI Trends" newsletter, which has over 3,000 subscribers. I also own and operate multiple profitable AI apps, and advise companies on AI product and sales strategy.

Previously, I was at AWS and Alexa in senior product and engineering roles.

Work with John

I'm available for consulting on AI product and sales strategy. Book a session here.

How to Reach Me

Email: public@nextword.dev

Previous Work

I have first hand experience building and delivering AI solutions in multiple sectors and verticals. Previously, I was a Generative AI Architect at AWS, and a product manager at Alexa, where I led the Alexa Developer Experience, VUIs, and in-car Alexa experiences. Prior to that, I was a full stack engineer at multiple AI startups.

Prior to tech, I spent 7 years as a quantitative derivatives trader at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, where I was the Head of VIX Index Trading. I hold a BS in Computer Science from Stanford University.

Other Affiliations

In 2019, I was Adjunct Lecturer at University of Washington, where I taught server-side engineering for two semesters.

In my personal life, I am an avid player of Tennis (USTA 5.0) and a runner (PR 2:57 at the Chicago Marathon).

Public Profile

John Hwang (@nextworddev) helped bring AI products to market at Alexa, AWS, Graphiq (acquired by Alexa), and Morgan Stanley. He holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Stanford in Computer Science and Operations Research.