* Built a go-to-market for data and analytics strategy offering (including AI/ML and automation use cases), targeting small-mid sized manufacturing companies. * Owns the opportunity pipeline; Led data strategy pursuits at clients and prospects, using our data strategy assessment framework. Prepared pitches and proposals in addressing many business use cases to be solved with a well thought-out data and analytics strategy.* Building a Microsoft Fabric competency (OneLake, ADF, Power BI, etc.) More to come on this soon.* Industries served: Manufacturing (primary), Healthcare

On a hiatus as I was working for other companies during this time.

* Prospected, pursued, and closed on several consulting engagements - strategy and execution roles in SaaS ventures, business model innovation, data strategy, and digital product strategy/development. * 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲: For a client in medical logistics space, in collaboration with their Chief Innovation Officer, created a business case to further their top-line growth with a new line of business, leveraging their existing relationships, assets, and infrastructure. * 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲: For a client in the RCM space, helped modernize a legacy product leading several feature teams as a scrum master and Agile consultant.* 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲: Operated Pursuits, a SaaS solution/product for career management in higher education from concept to MVP.

* Advising small businesses on various aspects of a small business, including formation, organization, and overall operations. This is one way for me to give back to the community and contributing to the success of local businesses.

* For clients in healthcare, logistics, and CPG, helped achieve key objectives and imperatives by crafting data strategies and implementation road maps towards data-driven insights.* Responsible for leading and growing a portfolio exceeding $3.4MM. Sold data strategy, data engineering, and analytics capabilities, primarily on Azure.* A key contributor to Analytics8 Delivery Framework, which impacts how we shape and deliver our engagements. Contributed to the practice with thought leadership in go-to-market strategy, account planning, etc.* 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲: For a client in logistics, recommended and implemented a data architecture within MS Azure using ADF, Databricks, and PowerBI. The solution lets the client indicate their true "On Time Delivery" and other metrics to be contract-compliant with their customers. In the process, refined the definition of some of these metrics to use newly available data points.

* Managed a portfolio of key accounts – identifying opportunities for clients to innovate and solve challenges. Further shaped and oversaw engagements in creating desired outcomes and success. Owned account growth activities (account planning, QBR, etc.), contracts (SOW/MSA), and P&L.* Shaped and sold impactful digital product development work aligning to client OKRs. Oversaw these engagements with cross-disciplinary teams. Industries included insurance, consumer lending, and auto. Identified opportunities to leverage other capabilities to refine solutions, in addition to adding to client capabilities.* Contributed to the practice with my thought leadership in relationship management, structuring deals, product delivery, go-to-market strategy, etc.* 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲: For a client in consumer lending, led with product strategy to align with the client vision and OKR to increase customer loyalty and revenue, and better service digitally. Also established a product-oriented org and process within the client teams, improving transparency and prioritization of work. The work led to a better product experience and relevance.* 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲: For a Fortune 500 client in the insurance space, led a new product development team to expand on their top-line growth. Established a product road map, and delivered a pilot product.

* A SaaS venture to increase productivity during career transitions. Participant in University of Chicago's i-Corps program, and micro-funded by NSF.* Led the execution, including problem refinement, product strategy, and product development. Led a cross-functional team (UX, Development) to create an MVP. Piloted with two clients in the segment.* Managed product lifecycle, from concept to market; defined the road map to MVP and managed backlog

* Directed strategic growth and delivery excellence across clients and capabilities in various roles. Planned and led delivery of complex enterprise programs and project portfolios, with global cross-functional teams.* In engagement leadership roles, grew accounts organically by identifying growth opportunities and by value creation for clients, in addition to diligent growth planning.* Envisioned and defined solutions, business cases, and road maps for various stakeholders to successfully execute their IT and business strategy. Owned and shaped solution, cost, and planning for managed services and delivery engagements. (pre-sales/solutions architect for outsourced engagements)* Built and managed an application development practice at a customer engagement. * Led one large enterprise agile transformation effort* Was recognized for delivery excellence, innovation, thought leadership, and process improvement. * Mentored multiple direct reports and colleagues in pursuing their career goals and plans.

* As a capability lead for a large engagement (100+ people) with Accenture, was part of an agile transformation team that built a common delivery framework (using Scrum as the basis). Created processes, tools, and roles for a global custom development capability. * Hired into the organization and worked with my counterparts at the client for roadmap planning and to get ahead of solution and staffing needs.

* Envisioned and executed on a start-up venture to create a community to fulfill imminent needs and challenges brought on by a new technology platform. Worked with McKinsey advisers to refine the business plan, build prototypes, and seek funding.* Semi-finalist in PrairieFire business plan competition organized by McKinsey and City of Chicago.