NPI: Ship Happens
Earworm Data
Dinner with a Dynamo
Unlisted Skills
The Food Framework
100
This specific type of NPI covers two efficient scenarios: an online buy-flow that operates with zero human intervention, or an offline flow where existing system features are sufficient to support deal automation without any net new development.
Standard NPI
100
John’s favorite artist is this global superstar; while her "Eras" might be the ultimate data set for record-breaking tours, her "earworms" range from "Shake It Off" to the 10-minute version of "All Too Well."
Taylor Swift
100
Sandhya’s top pick for a dinner companion is this current CEO of Alphabet and Google; they might discuss his journey from Chennai to Silicon Valley or how he successfully "searched" his way to the top of the tech world.
Sundar Pichai
100
Based in Sunnyvale, this manager leads a team of business analysts supporting NPI; while he orchestrates complex data workflows by day, his "unlisted skill" involves the delicate fingerstyle and nylon-stringed melodies of the classical guitar.
Christian Charles
100
Born in Manila, Hannah is a huge fan of the sour soup Sinigang; to get that signature mouth-puckering flavor she loves, you’ll need the pulp of this tangy, pod-like fruit.
Tamarind
200
This intake engine is where the team receives its launch requests; in a high-octane 2025, the team used this system to process a staggering 981 NPI requests.
Turbo (go/turbo)
200
This German progressive quartet is Sean’s favorite band; known for the virtuosic "slap" guitar style of Manuel Gardner Fernandes, they provided a 2026 Super Bowl highlight when they joined Bad Bunny on stage for a genre-bending performance.
Unprocessed
200
Ann’s top choice for a historical dinner guest is this 39th U.S. President; while they might discuss his 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, she’d likely have to skip the steak, as he is famously associated with his family’s Georgia peanut farm.
Jimmy Carter
200
This Sunnyvale-based TPgM is a fresh addition to the NPI team as of December; while he manages new product introductions by day, his "unlisted skill" involves analyzing market data and executing trades in the financial world.
Prasanna Kumar Ruppa Yadhindran
200
This Japanese noodle soup is the one dish John absolutely cannot live without; whether it’s a rich tonkotsu or a savory shoyu, it always features wheat noodles served in a complex, umami-packed broth.
Ramen
300
While the team’s scope naturally covers all Cloud products, they also support a diverse portfolio including Maps, DeepMind, Core, and this ubiquitous browser that shares its name with the 24th element on the periodic table.
Chrome
300
Prasanna’s favorite genre is this devotional style; though it’s a spiritual "earworm" for the soul, its most famous data points include the poetry of Rumi and the powerful, rhythmic Qawwali performances of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
Sufi music
300
Christian’s top pick for a historical dinner guest is this German Baroque master; however, they’d need plenty of chairs, as he fathered 20 children and wrote over 1,000 works, including The Brandenburg Concertos.
Johann Sebastian Bach
300
This Sunnyvale-based TPgM on Jayaram’s team certainly stands out in a crowd due to his impressive height; however, his "unlisted skill" involves stepping onto the diamond to mentor the next generation as a coach in Little League.
Rajat Chaturvedi
300
This handheld staple of Mexican-American cuisine is the one dish Anoop absolutely cannot live without; its name literally translates to "little donkey" in Spanish, possibly because it can carry a massive load of rice, beans, and protein.
Burrito
400
While the team’s current data shows it takes an average of 8 weeks to deliver a standard P0 NPI, this enterprise platform is the one being planned to manage and streamline future GTM launches.
Service Now
400
Rajat’s favorite artist is this legendary Dutch DJ; while you might have his 2020 hit "The Business" on repeat, he made history as the first DJ to play live at an Olympics Opening Ceremony in 2004.
Tiesto
400
While Sean and Marcos both chose this Serbian-American inventor as the one historical figure they’d most like to dine with, they might want to keep the silverware away from his magnetic experiments and his obsession with the number three.
Nikola Tesla
400
While she’s been a staple in Google Sunnyvale for 12 years and is currently on Christian’s team, this Googler’s "unlisted skill" involves the intricate interlacing of threads to create hand-crafted textiles.
Ann Mc Donough
400
While Christian might be a fan of many sweets, he absolutely cannot live without this specific hazelnut cocoa spread; originally created in Italy during WWII due to a cocoa shortage, it’s now his "go-to" ingredient for just about anything.
500
A single launch in this space can touch up to 11 different GCBP systems; to ensure success, the GCBP NPI team works most closely with the teams responsible for this end-to-end process, spanning from the initial customer interest to the final revenue collection.
Lead to Cash
500
Originally released in 2025, this Bad Bunny hit and also Marcos’ favorite track surged to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 a year later after its high-energy performance during the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.
500
Hannah’s top choice for a dinner guest is this stylish actress; though they’d likely discuss her Golden Globe-winning role as Rainbow Johnson on Black-ish, she might also share stories about her legendary mother, Diana Ross.
Tracee Ellis Ross
500
This Austin-based TPgM on Jayaram’s team might navigate complex technical programs by day, but his "unlisted skill" involves devouring literary worlds as an avid reader of books.
Anoop Krishnan
500
While she’s busy navigating the tech landscape of Silicon Valley, Sandhya’s ultimate "cannot live without" dish is this aromatic, slow-simmered protein specialty often seasoned with turmeric, cumin, and coriander.
Lamb Curry
