AI/ML transformation leader with proven track record of building out data and AI capabilities for Fortune 200 companies. ► Contact: nicolaasvangoor@gmail.comKnown as a "roll up your sleeves" leader, I have worked with Fortune 200 companies to accelerate their adoption of digital technologies across their organization, focusing specifically on creation of value from data. My recognized ability to communicate complex technological issues in understandable business terms creates a level of trust with business leaders that has allowed me to successfully effect AI transformations for organizations across numerous verticals, including Financial Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Med Tech, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Telco. Conversely, my depth of technology knowledge allows me to create followership with the data teams that I lead.In my role as Head of Data Science at Danaher I built out entirely new corporate Data & Analytics internal consulting team. I successfully accelerated adoption of digital and AI for this $30B multinational conglomerate across all 30 subsidiaries, resulting in $100s of millions in additional revenue across the company.As Head of Data and Analytics at Honeywell, I stood up and led the Data and Analytics organization and AI/ML business strategy and roadmap for Honeywell's Connected Home business unit. This subsequently grew into Honeywell Buildings Technologies.As Senior Consultant at Teradata, I led the expansion of Teradata’s solution portfolio and analytics consulting practice in the healthcare vertical. I directed analytics pre-sales and delivery for Pharma Distribution, Retail Pharmacy, and Healthcare professional services, effecting AI/ML transformations at companies like Cardinal Health, McKesson, and AT&T.As Senior Director of Business Development at ALI Solutions, I led the global team of pre-sales engineering. Partnering with executives at national and regional banks, I generated an incremental $40 million in revenue from data-based solutions.As Executive Director Risk Management at CIBC, I led a lending portfolio turn-around, reducing loan losses by 30% while maintaining growth.I have consistently been able to manage positive transformation for the organization I work for due to my ability to be the interface between data teams and other parts of the organization. I am able to effectively translate and explain AI/ML into understandable terms for business leaders while also coaching and getting the best from the technology teams that report to me.