Product leader with expertise in AI and data-driven design, experienced in building and scaling technology products. Co-founder and CPO of Infraware, driving product vision, GTM alignment, and cross-functional leadership for an AI-powered CloudOps platform. Holds a Master’s in AI & Data-Driven Design, blending design, data, and business strategy. Recognized for translating complex technical frameworks into scalable, user-centric products that instill confidence in both investors and clients.

Francesco Niccolò Garau

Product leader with expertise in AI and data-driven design, experienced in building and scaling technology products. Co-founder and CPO of Infraware, driving product vision, GTM alignment, and cross-functional leadership for an AI-powered CloudOps platform. Holds a Master’s in AI & Data-Driven Design, blending design, data, and business strategy. Recognized for translating complex technical frameworks into scalable, user-centric products that instill confidence in both investors and clients.

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Product leader with expertise in AI and data-driven design, experienced in building and scaling technology products. Co-founder and CPO of Infraware, driving product vision, GTM alignment, and cross-functional leadership for an AI-powered CloudOps platform. Holds a Master’s in AI & Data-Driven Design, blending design, data, and business strategy. Recognized for translating complex technical frameworks into scalable, user-centric products that instill confidence in both investors and clients.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

AI Designer at MediaMonks
January 1, 2022 - September 19, 2025
Led end-to-end AI product design for Growth Management initiatives, conducting user interviews, task analysis, prototyping, and usability testing; partnered with the Sr. Director of Innovation EMEA on rapid prototyping cycles; established feedback loops with enterprise clients to improve usability and adoption; contributed to cross-functional collaboration in a distributed team.
AI Designer at MediaMonks
January 1, 2024 - September 19, 2025
Established and scaled a unified brand identity across digital channels; directed cross-functional collaboration in a remote team; shaped a digital platform to foster an engaged fitness community and drive early adoption; led innovation in wearable technology and XR systems and produced 3D animation and video content for campaigns.
Founding Lead Designer at Xrit
January 1, 2023 - Present
Founding design lead (remote) driving product design strategy and early-stage UX across the product portfolio.
Co-founder & Chief Product Officer (CPO) at Infraware
January 1, 2025 - Present
Co-founded Infraware, an AI-native CloudOps platform; defined product vision, GTM strategy, and cross-functional leadership; designed a next-generation terminal interface to improve DevOps productivity; aligned engineering, design, and strategy toward MVP and rapid prototyping; managed investor relations and demonstrated scalability to accelerators and VCs.

Education

Bachelor in Industrial Design at University of Bologna
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Master of Arts in AI & Data-Driven Design at Hogeschool Utrecht
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Liceo Scientifico Diploma at Liceo Scientifico G. Marconi, Sassari
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

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