Brian Billups, Jr. Email & Phone Number

United States

Foster City, California, Us

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Strategic Consultant with expertise in growth strategy, operational efficiency, and integrating emerging technologies like AI to solve complex business challenges. Skilled in identifying high-impact AI use cases, designing operational frameworks, and delivering client-focused solutions. Experienced in working across industries, including financial services, private equity, and consumer goods, with a focus on driving innovation and measurable outcomes.Representative Clients: Bank of Montreal (BMO), Fidelity National Information Services (FIS), International Monetary Fund (IMF), American Express, H.I.G. Capital, Goldman SachsSignature Accomplishments:► Achieved cost savings of $60M+ for an international bank with $900B+ in total assets by leading the baseline assessment of current processes and pain points to benchmark against industry-leading standards and revise risk model practices► Conducted training sessions for consulting teams on leveraging AI applications to enhance customer experience and operational outcomes. ► Executed cost reduction strategies through efficient resource allocation and streamlined processes resulting in ~10% (~$250M) cost reduction for a (>$35B market cap) FinTech company ► Reduced operational costs by ~$35M in operational costs for a F100 company by developing target-state operating model (including governance, roles and responsibilities, key interactions and dependencies, etc.)► Managed cross-functional team to review and redesign business processes and analyze technical requirements to conduct a market study identifying suitable technology solutions; leading to ~$5M in attributable reduction in yearly costs for a global financial institution► Conducted market analysis and financial modeling of potential investments in industrial services, consumer goods, and media and industries, resulting in successful acquisitions for private equity clients

Foster City, California, Us

Results-driven Consulting and Analytics Summer Manager responsible for leading growth initiatives for card issuers by leveraging data analytics, strategic insights, and marketing expertiseSignature Accomplishments:► Developed growth strategy targeted at increasing cardholder engagement, decreasing cash transactions and growing customer spend for a national prepaid card issuer, unlocking 12%+ in attributable revenue growth ► Led the financial analysis and impact of Covid-19 on total US consumer prepaid card payment volumes by consumer segment, merchant category, and geographic location to benchmark performance of card-issuing clients

Bethesda, Maryland, Us

Bethesda, Maryland, Us

Dublin 2, Ie

Responsible for managing project teams and delivering business solutions driving over $125M in cost savings and $200M in attributable revenue. Responsibilities have included technical implementations, project planning, scoping, requirements gathering, meeting facilitation, and business process improvement/optimization Representative Clients: Sanofi, Morgan Stanley, HSBC, M&T Bank Signature Accomplishments:► Unlocked ~$6M in annual benefits for leading North American bank by collaborating with 40+ cross-functional stakeholders, leading design and strategy sessions to optimize the loan origination process, and implementing a new origination system► Achieved 20% increase in sales productivity and $300M in attributable top-line growth for a F200 pharmaceutical company by leading a team of consultants and engineers to implement new CRM system for client’s 5,000+ users► Conducted comprehensive business and technical requirement gathering by partnering with key stakeholders to facilitate the successful sale of a mortgage portfolio, infusing $1B+ cash into client’s business ► Drove attributable yearly cost savings of ~$25M for a F100 global wealth management company by managing a team of 25+ cross-functional stakeholders to improve mortgage lending and servicing processes and technology► Earned two promotions within the span of four years. Transitioned from individual contributor to leading teams of 2-3 analysts and consultants.

Dublin 2, Ie

Dublin 2, Ie

Bethesda, Maryland, Us

Mountain View, Ca, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business Administration: Information Technology