At Zartis, I operate at the intersection of strategy and execution, driving innovation in both internal and client-facing AI projects. My role spans defining AI strategies, leading technical execution, and introducing scalable AI solutions that streamline operations and deliver tangible value.𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽:• Lead all AI-driven projects focused on core innovation, optimising internal processes with cutting-edge solutions.• Leading the development of an AI-native product, taking it from market research and strategy to prototyping and validation. Currently act as AI Tech Lead, overseeing its technical roadmap and managing a growing team.𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗜 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 & 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆:• Consult with clients to define AI strategies and system architectures tailored to business needs.• Lead the design and implementation of advanced Generative AI and NLP applications, alongside machine learning and data science solutions. Balance hands-on development with team oversight to ensure successful project delivery.𝗔𝗜 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴:• Introduce and define the company-wide AI stack, testing and documenting tools to streamline development and improve scalability across projects.• Reduced AI development times by 50%, enhancing efficiency and innovation delivery.𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽:• Shape the technical direction and roadmap for AI initiatives, aligning execution with strategic objectives. Collaborate closely with the CTO to translate high-level vision into actionable strategies.Across all initiatives, I combine technical expertise with a focus on practical, user-centric solutions to advance Zartis' AI capabilities while ensuring alignment with business goals.

As the Director of AI & Strategic Innovation my role embodies a broad spectrum of innovation, encompassing transformative AI applications, strategic market foresight, and ambitious, industry-defining projects. I am leading the Strategic Committee and the Innovation Lab with a holistic view that spans the entire gamut of innovation – from operational processes to business models, customer experiences, and beyond – I focus on:- 𝗔𝗜 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 & 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: Core innovation. Leading AI integration to revolutionize both our operational efficiencies and product features, ensuring that our offerings are not only efficient but also at the cutting edge of technological innovation.- 𝗔𝗱𝗷𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀: Actively identifying and developing new market opportunities. This involves expanding our reach through innovative approaches, driving new revenue streams, and ensuring sustainable growth in alignment with our strategic vision.- 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Leading transformative moonshot initiatives that look beyond the present, envisioning and creating the future of our industry and potentially opening new markets. These projects are the cornerstone of our commitment to being future-proof and industry leaders.RAG; LLM; OSS; AI; Innovation; Strategy; Product; Data

• Partnered with universities on new research projects focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Natural Language Processing (NLP).• Directed projects to find user value by incorporating AI in products, creating advanced prototypes using the latest NLP studies.• Collaborated closely with data teams to improve the design and features of AI-based products.

In my role as Innovation Product Manager at the Innovation Lab, I developed new products and untapped revenue streams, focusing on discovery, research, data analysis, and extensive prototyping. Key responsibilities included:- Identifying emerging market opportunities through thorough research and data analysis.- Leading the ideation and prototyping stages to transform innovative concepts into testable prototypes.- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align product development with strategic business goals.- Managing the testing and refinement of prototypes, ensuring they meet quality standards and market needs.

• Introduced AI-driven tools and methodologies to optimize in-house processes and work flows.• Collaborated with product and content teams to integrate AI solutions, enhancing content delivery and user experiences.• Initiated AI-driven product, content, and process innovations, laying the groundwork for future scaling and growth.

• Conducted in-depth user research to uncover pain points and areas for product enhancement.• Led data-driven initiatives to innovate product o fferings, content, and processes.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, utilizing data insights to inform and re ne product strategies.• Participated in scaling the company by leveraging data insights, resulting in growth from 40 to 1000+ members.

• Supervising a team of 20 LXDs• Scaled Product Delivery from 3 per week to 10+ per week

• Successfully launched a comprehensive e-learning platform as PM.

This was an important milestone. Not a happy ending, but so many teachings for my personal life and my professional career. This is when I truly and deeply understood how when something bad happens, it always lies at the root of the next big glorious thing that will happen to yourself.- Founding acting school- Designing programs- Researching new methodologies