Allan Erbes

Managing Partner, Los Gatos, CA

Allan Erbes is a veteran of Apple Computer, Microsoft and Dataproducts Corp.  He has over 20 years of experience in product development, strategic planning, market intelligence and program management.  He has a proven track record in delivering innovative consumer products to market.

At Microsoft, Allan was a Product Manager in the Technology Planning group, developing marketing requirements, doing strategic planning and competitive analysis for the UltimateTV line of products.  Prior to that, in his role as Licensing Engineering Manager, he helped to develop and launch multiple releases of the Philips/WebTV Internet Receiver line of products.

At Apple Computer, Allan served as the Engineering Manager of the Image Capture and Ink Jet Projects Group.  In this capacity he directed the development of the ink jet printer, digital camera and scanner product lines.  He has extensive experience in strategic planning, staffing and working with off-shore OEM vendors.

As Managing Partner Allan oversees the day to day operations, including finance and accounting for The Pachera Group.

A California native, Allan grew up in the SF Bay Area and works out of our Los Gatos office. He has a BSME from UC Davis.

Contact Allan aerbes@thepacheragroup.com