Stephanie Kozak, Ph.D.

Director of Engineering

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States18 yrs 8 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in deploying agentic AI solutions at scale.
  • Proven track record with Fortune 500 clients.
  • PhD in Geography enhances strategic insights.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Customer Experience and AI Strategy expert in the SaaS industry.

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ArcGISGeographySPSSPublic SpeakingRGeoDaUrban RedevelopmentResearchQualitative ResearchUniversity TeachingGISData CollectionStatisticsData AnalysisCultural Geography

About

Director of Agentic Readiness | CX Strategy & AI Innovation Leader | Helping Fortune 500s Transform Customer Experience I lead the charge in helping enterprises successfully deploy and operationalize agentic AI solutions at scale. With over a decade of experience at the intersection of customer experience strategy, technology, and operational innovation, I specialize in bridging the gap between AI potential and real-world business results. At Concentrix, I oversee our Agentic Readiness and Enablement offerings, guiding clients through the complexities of standing up AI programs that actually work. My focus is on solving the problems behind failed AI deployments—ensuring organizations have the right operating models, processes, and strategies to move from pilot to production. What I bring to the table: - Deep expertise in CX technology and designing customer service programs that drive loyalty and revenue - Proven track record leading complex, cross-industry engagements for Fortune 500 clients - Strategic thinker who excels at bringing multi-functional teams together to accomplish transformative goals - Research-driven approach informed by my PhD in Geography (Urban & Economic Geography, Statistical Analysis) I'm passionate about helping organizations leverage AI and technology to create game-changing customer experiences while identifying optimization opportunities that deliver measurable cost savings. Whether it's developing AI strategies, designing omnichannel experiences, or building contact center optimization roadmaps, I focus on practical solutions that move the needle. Forrester CX Pro certified | Thought leader in Agentic Operating Models

Experience

Concentrix

4 roles

Director

Promoted

Aug 2024Present · 1 yr 7 mos

Associate Director

Promoted

Feb 2022Present · 4 yrs 1 mo

Sr. Manager, CX Consulting & Journey Intelligence

Feb 2021Feb 2022 · 1 yr

Manager CX Consulting

Apr 2019Feb 2021 · 1 yr 10 mos

Smg - service management group

2 roles

Senior Account Manager

Mar 2018Apr 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo · Kansas City, Missouri Area

Senior Research Analyst

Sep 2014Mar 2018 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Kansas City, Missouri Area

  • SMG (Service Management Group) partners with more than 325 brands to create 5-star human experiences that drive loyalty and profitable sales. SMG’s holistic approach differentiates through state-of-the-art measurement, technology, and insights that help clients listen, understand, and act. Strategic solutions include Customer Experience Measurement, Employee Engagement, OmniView Feedback, Social Monitoring + Publishing, and Brand Research. SMG is an AMA Top 50 research firm with a global footprint—evaluating over 110 million surveys annually, in 46 languages across 116 countries.

The university of kansas

2 roles

Adjunct Instructor

Promoted

Aug 2013Dec 2013 · 4 mos

  • Taught classes ranging from 15 to 150 students in the following courses: Methods of Analyzing Geographic Data, Cultural Geography, Environmental Conservation, Physical Geography (lecture and lab), and Human Geography. Responsible for preparing lectures, assessing comprehension of material, and assigning final grades.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Aug 2007Jul 2013 · 5 yrs 11 mos

Johnson county community college

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Aug 2013Dec 2014 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Responsible for creating lectures and assessment materials, teaching classes, and assigning final grades.

Western governors university

Consultant

Sep 2011Sep 2012 · 1 yr

The college board

AP Reader

Jun 2011Jun 2014 · 3 yrs · Cincinnati, OH

Education

The University of Kansas

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) — Geography

Jan 2007Jan 2013

Youngstown State University

Bachelor's degree — Geography and Political Science

Jan 2003Jan 2007

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