Francis deSouza — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Chief Operating Officer, Google Cloud at Google (since 2025).
Co-founded SynthLabs (AI Alignment), IMlogic (IT security), and Flash Communications (instant messaging).
Served as CEO of Illumina and President of Products and Services at Symantec.
Board Member at Oath Inc. (since 2025) and Deel Inc.
Holds Master of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Biography

Francis deSouza is an American entrepreneur and business executive currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer of Google Cloud at Google, a position he has held since 2025. His career is marked by significant leadership roles in major technology companies and the successful co-founding of multiple startups.

DeSouza's entrepreneurial journey began in 1997 when he co-founded Flash Communications, a corporate instant messaging provider that Microsoft acquired in 1998.