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Paul Johnson is Co-founder and Chief Product & Technology Officer at Snap Labs, where he leads product strategy, technology and innovation. With more than a decade of experience spanning data engineering, consulting and product leadership, Paul has built and scaled products that combine technical excellence with measurable business value. Prior to Snap Labs, he held senior leadership positions at Matillion, Bobsled and Snap Analytics, driving product growth and leading high-performing engineering teams. 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