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I've been advising on AI strategy and policy since 2019, using it to augment my own workflows well before most organizations were paying attention — and I've been building, deploying, and advising on it across organizations of every size ever since. The through-line in all of it has been the same: the technology is rarely the hard part. Strategy, prioritization, and change management are. At Deloitte, I directed a $5M national AI workforce development initiative and advised a major federal department on AI strategy, presenting directly to C-suite government officials. That work gave me a ground-level understanding of how large, complex organizations actually adopt AI — the politics, the procurement hurdles, the gap between what's possible and what actually gets used. At Stanford's Accelerator for Learning, I worked with OpenAI, Anthropic, Google for Education and Khan Academy to advance responsible GenAI implementation, coordinating across engineering, design, and business teams to translate LLM capabilities into tools people would genuinely use. I also helped organize an annual conference convening 300+ edtech leaders evaluating AI tools in the real world. As a founder, I've lived the scrappy version too — and I want to be upfront about something that I think actually makes me more useful as a coach: I'm a non-technical founder. I built and scaled my first startup from zero to users across 80+ countries entirely with no-code tools. Now I'm building a second startup the same way. I know firsthand what's possible without a single line of code, and I'm actively going deeper — expanding my fluency in GenAI, agentic AI, no-code automation, and synthetic AI to stay at the edge of what non-technical builders can do. I'm especially helpful to: 🎯 Org leaders evaluating which AI tools to adopt and how to build real internal buy-in — not just a pilot that dies in Q2 🏗️ Non-technical founders and operators who want to build AI-native workflows without hiring a dev team 🤖 Leaders ready to explore GenAI, agentic AI, and no-code automation but not sure where their highest-leverage entry point is 🏛️ Leaders in education, government, nonprofits, and workforce development navigating responsible AI implementation with institutional stakeholders 📋 Teams that have experimented with AI tools but haven't achieved meaningful, lasting workflow change 🌍 Professionals working across large institutional ecosystems — districts, agencies, foundations — who need an AI strategy that can actually get approved and deployed

I bring over 20 years of experience at the intersection of technology / AI, strategy, and leadership to my coaching practice. Having led businesses and teams through massive growth and industry shifts, I’ve seen firsthand how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming careers, leadership, and business strategy. Today, I help leaders and organizations harness AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for personal growth, team performance, and organizational success. I built my executive career by leveraging diverse experiences spanning engineering, consulting, product marketing, and product management to differentiate myself and stand out in a competitive field. Now, I help businesses do the same, blending practical leadership experience with AI-driven insights to take advantage of the AI wave. As VP of Product Management at Bill.com, I helped grow company revenue by over 10x to nearly $1B ARR. My leadership roles at companies like Intuit, LinkedIn, and PayPal gave me deep expertise in B2B SaaS, fintech, and scaling teams and products, all while staying ahead of emerging technology trends like AI. Whether you're thinking how to scale your business using AI OR preparing your team for an AI-powered future, I’ll partner with you to unlock your full potential and thrive in a rapidly evolving world of work.

I'm uniquely positioned to help businesses navigate AI adoption because I've spent the past two years researching exactly how organizations fail—and succeed—at integrating these tools. In my research on technology adoption patterns, I've analyzed case studies of companies implementing AI systems, interviewed teams about their actual workflows with language models, and documented the gap between how leaders think AI will be used versus how employees actually use it day-to-day. One pattern I've observed repeatedly: organizations that rush to deploy AI without understanding their team's existing decision-making processes end up with expensive tools that sit unused. The successful implementations I've studied all share something in common—they started by mapping human workflows first, then identified specific friction points where AI could genuinely help. As a Claude Campus Ambassador at Anthropic, I work directly with users across different industries to understand their adoption challenges. I've seen a finance team struggle to trust AI-generated analysis until they built verification protocols. I've watched a marketing agency transform their content workflow by strategically integrating AI at three specific touchpoints—not everywhere. These real-world observations inform how I coach: I help you identify where AI creates genuine value versus where it's just noise. My background as Research Manager at the Columbia AI Alignment Club also means I bring a critical perspective on AI safety and responsible deployment—essential for businesses that want to move fast without creating risk. And my experience as a UX Researcher taught me how to translate what I observe in user behavior into concrete strategic recommendations that non-technical stakeholders can actually act on. What makes my coaching different: I don't sell AI hype. I help you figure out where in your operations AI makes sense, how to get your team actually using it, and what pitfalls to avoid based on patterns I've seen across dozens of real implementations. Let's discuss what AI adoption could actually look like for your business—grounded in evidence, not buzzwords.

I’m an AI Product Manager at Asana with a background spanning edtech startups and leading product initiatives at big tech companies. Today, I focus on building and scaling GenAI products, with deep expertise in AI agents and automation. My work is highly hands-on, from designing AI agent workflows to evaluating and deploying AI tools and apply the right AI solutions to improve efficiency, scalability, and decision-making. If you’re looking to operationalize AI, making money by AI and unlock more time for strategic priorities, I’d be happy to connect.

With over 30 years of experience in the data industry—13 of those focused on data science—I’ve had an incredible journey through roles like Data Scientist, Senior Data Scientist, Head of Data Science, and now Chief AI and Data Officer. Along the way, I’ve overseen major data initiatives, built high-performing teams, and developed a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in this field. For the past 15 years, I’ve been passionate about coaching in data science and artificial intelligence. I’ve helped professionals land their first internships, secure their dream jobs, and grow into leadership roles. I’ve reviewed thousands of resumes, interviewed hundreds of candidates, and learned exactly what stands out in a competitive market. What I truly enjoy is helping data scientists and managers take that next big step in their careers. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to climb higher, I’m here to guide you, share practical advice, and help you unlock your potential in the ever-evolving world of data science. Let's connect and see how I can help you!

My perspective on AI in business is shaped by operating responsibility, not experimentation. I’ve worked with AI from multiple vantage points: as a C-level leader accountable for enterprise outcomes, as the executive owner of IT and information security, and as an advisor to companies building AI-native products for business use. As a C-suite operator, I’ve been responsible for decisions about technology adoption inside complex organizations—where questions of productivity, risk, security, privacy, integration, and change management all converge. I understand how AI tools affect not just efficiency, but trust, governance, and execution, because I’ve owned those tradeoffs directly. I’ve also applied AI inside people and operating functions, particularly across HR, talent, analytics, and employee experience. That work required balancing the promise of automation and insight with the realities of adoption, workforce impact, and ethical use. I’ve seen where AI meaningfully improves how work gets done—and where it creates friction when introduced without the right structure or context. In parallel, I currently advise companies operating in the AI space, giving me visibility into how tools are designed, positioned, and sold, as well as how they actually land inside real businesses. That dual view—builder and buyer, vendor and operator—allows me to help leaders cut through noise and make grounded decisions about where AI fits into their strategy and operating model. Clients work with me in this category when they want help making AI practical, responsible, and useful to the business. I bring an enterprise-grade lens to AI adoption, grounded in security, systems thinking, and organizational reality, and I help leaders make decisions that hold up across technology, people, and risk—not just in pilots, but at scale.

With over two decades of experience in strategic growth and innovation, I specialize in leveraging AI to transform businesses. As the Incubator Director at the University of Southern California, I founded a highly-competitive startup accelerator, guiding over 250 companies across diverse industries like AI, SaaS, and healthtech to raise $350M+ and achieve significant market success. My role as a founder of multiple accelerator programs, including Hong Kong’s first funded startup accelerator, has equipped me with the skills to help businesses understand and improve their unit economics and market entry strategies. I also bring a wealth of knowledge from my time as a Senior Management Consultant at BearingPoint, where I advised Fortune 100 companies on tech strategy.

Experience from: Sony PlayStation, MasterClass, Decathlon, River Island. Coachees supported from: Google, Netflix, Walmart, Target, Paramount, Nvidia, Oracle, Salesforce, Spectrum, TikTok, Starbucks, Atlassian, Albertsons, Buzfeed, EssenceMediacom and many more. With over 14 years at the intersection of marketing and emerging tech, I have been leading automation-first strategies that blend process systematization, decision intelligence, and predictive modeling to drive sustainable revenue and operational excellence across 45 markets. As an thought leader, C-suite advisor, and hands-on operator, I have initiated AI capabilities in Marketing and at Business level while ensuring responsible, scalable, and high-impact financial outcomes that turn complexity into competitive advantage. - 14+ years ago, I delivered significant growth for major UK retailers like Currys PCWorld and House of Fraser while working for this fast-paced Marketing automation and Feed Management solutions agency driving cross-channel marketing strategy and campaign optimization. - At Sony, expanded automation frameworks and initiated AI projects to optimize operations, reduce blockers, and scale creative production and translation. Led a Future of Work SVP/VP Advisory Council of 9, developing solutions to improve workforce Productivity and driving Business wide adoption. - For Decathlon, maintained profitability while driving double digit revenue growth for the largest ecommerce Sports retailer in the World. Developed their custom attribution model and positioned UK as one of the top 5 marketing innovation leaders, becoming an International Advisor. I architect enterprise-grade automation strategies that fuse marketing performance with tech precision - enabling Fortune 500s and startups to unlock scalable growth, streamline GTM execution, and maximize ROI with consistent financial forecasting (3% deviation). My approach transforms automation from a siloed initiative into a revenue-generating operating system, aligning predictive insights with executive decision-making and enterprise-wide impact. I empower executive teams to operationalize AI at scale - integrating automation, predictive forecasting, personalization and custom solutions to accelerate growth, reduce automation inefficiencies, and future-proof global strategies. From C-suite advisory to hands-on GTM execution, I deliver revenue impact through tailored technology roadmaps, tool adoption across 200+ stakeholders in only 6 months, and cross-functional alignment.

I'm a corporate AI trainer and strategic advisor who helps organizations integrate AI systematically and safely. I provide executive alignment strategy, hands on organization-wide training, and practical team implementation that ensures AI adoption drives results. My background spans 6+ years in AI-focused companies, including co-founding a Y Combinator-backed startup and leading teams at public companies. This combination of startup agility and enterprise experience means I understand both the technology possibilities and the organizational realities of successful AI rollouts. With 1,250+ hours of hands-on AI experience, from advanced prompting to agentic workflows, to evaluation systems, I specialize in translating generative AI capabilities into clear, actionable strategy for leaders and team members at any technical level. Additionally, I teach core skills: effective prompting, how to build custom AI assistants and workflows, and fluency with major LLM apps like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude so that you have the hands on knowledge to lead from the top and understand what your teams are building. My clients build sustainable capabilities that drive measurable productivity gains and ROI while maintaining safety and quality standards.

My goal is to leave you with the knowledge and frameworks to make confident AI decisions that move your business or career forward.

Welcome to my profile! As the Founder & CEO of Transkriptor, I specialize in transforming businesses through custom artificial intelligence solutions, helping organizations harness AI to gain competitive advantages. With a robust background in consulting at top firms like Bain & Company and Kearney, I have developed strategic business plans and market models for Fortune 500 companies and ambitious scale-ups. My experience spans various industries, including chemicals, consumer goods, energy, airlines, telecom, and e-commerce, where I've driven digital innovation and strategic growth. If you're looking to elevate your business with AI-driven insights and solutions, let's connect and explore how I can help you achieve your goals.