Sep 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 7 mos · United States · Hybrid

• As an experienced AI and technology consultant, I offer strategic guidance to Fortune 500 companies, enterprises, non-profits, and startups. I help organizations unlock the full potential of these disruptive technologies to drive digital transformation and business growth.
• My suite of services is comprehensive, spanning AI strategy, Identification and implementation AI use cases, data strategy, process automation, and the creation of pioneering digital business models.
• With a deep understanding of industry dynamics and emerging trends, I help organizations forge successful go-to-market strategies, enabling them to leverage AI and technology as a differentiator. My advisory services are tailored to the unique needs of each client, ensuring that they gain a competitive edge and thrive in the digital age.
• By partnering with me, organizations can expect unparalleled expertise, actionable insights, and measurable results in their AI and technology initiatives.
• Results Highlights
• Implemented AI solutions, cutting inefficiencies by 40%, saving $500K+ annually, boosting client satisfaction by 25%
• Designed Lean and Six Sigma training programs, heightening improvement capabilities across cross-functional teams
• Directed advanced data analytics projects, enhancing operational effectiveness by 45% and diminishing costs by 35%
• Aligned CI initiatives with organizational goals, engaging stakeholders to sustain improvements and long-term impact

Jun 2021 – Oct 2023 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Greater Chicago Area

• Lead the global Operational Innovation team which focuses on leveraging AI/ Industry 4.0/5.0 technologies to enhance our core business operations while building the foundations for long term digital business model innovation.
• The team is responsible to help increase UL’s enterprise value and further differentiate and distinguish the UL brand by improving employee and customer experiences through a broad range of digital innovations such as applied modeling, artificial Intelligence, machine learning, data science applications, simulation, robotics, and intelligent automations.

Apr 2021 – Present · 5 yrs

• The Council for Good is a place for AI and ML innovators, policy makers, social change shapers, and nonprofit stakeholders – all aligned on this path of getting the good done as outlined in the 17 SDGS by the United Nations.
• This community of collaborators are supported by our Core Team members and Volunteers as they join hands, minds, and machines to collectively take on bigger and more urgent challenges.

Jan 2020 – Jun 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos

• Lead strategic assessments for identification, delivery of long-term disruptive business growth strategies and white space opportunities exploration by assessing emerging trends, futuristic technologies to build, test, learn and create new/disruptive digital business models and revenue streams.

Dec 2016 – Jan 2020 · 3 yrs 1 mo

• Brought into this leadership role to architect and launch the enterprise-wide Strategic Lean-Agile Business Transformation and Initiatives program, as well as to build the center of excellence (CoE) to drive innovation and cross-functional collaboration at scale in order to simplify, streamline, and optimize operations and accelerate business results. Collaborated with C-suite stakeholders and business units to lead enterprise change management and capability building.
• ►Lead the design and deployment of key enterprise wide strategic business transformation initiatives to drive efficiencies and synergies across our North American Operations.
• ►Deploy and manage critical portfolio of programs across the organization to drive greater speed to market, organizational agility, customer centricity and significant cost savings exceeding $20MM.
• ►Work with key executive stakeholders across the organization to develop effective strategies to drive End-to-End operational and Agile ways of working.
• ►Lead cross functional Lean-Agile Business Transformation and Acceleration center of excellence ( Pillar ) to build capabilities around change management, greater organizational agility, strategy deployment, leadership development, advanced problem solving, and customer centricity.
• ► Drive step change and breakthrough results through Rapid improvement initiatives/Kaizen events/Value Chain activation/Lean-Agile methodologies and tools.

Sep 2015 – Dec 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos

Oct 2014 – Sep 2015 · 11 mos · Greater St. Louis Area

• Led strategic business planning and successfully deployed enterprise agile transformation that increased speed of decision making, maximum efficiency and a more decentralized organizational structure.

May 2011 – Sep 2014 · 3 yrs 4 mos · United States

• Hired to oversee and transform the manufacturing process of human and animal drugs. Successfully leveraged design thinking, data analytics, and digital transformation principles to drive operational excellence and savings.
• ►Drove multiple process innovation/transformation programs that achieved yearly savings exceeding $1M.
• ►Designed global training program which improved efficiency by 60%, safety by 46%, and quality by 39%.

Jan 2008 – Apr 2011 · 3 yrs 3 mos · LATAM & Caribbean Region | Asia

• Developed growth strategies, resulting in a $1B impact on regional commerce and GDP.
• Negotiated international contracts, achieving $90M in annual savings.