Lead the development and execution of innovative data-driven products and AI solutionsthat drive the company’s growth and enhance user engagement. My role involves aunique blend of strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership skills to ensure thatour data and AI strategies and product roadmaps align with the business goals anddeliver measurable and exponential impact.

Orchestrating cutting-edge solutions, ensuring Compliance, and driving strategic initiatives for the integration of Privacy principles and the Ethical adoption of AI technologies in the Media industry

Responsible for leading data strategy and data engagement across Afiniti's fast-growingclient base in the Americas, as it develops new applications of its patented behaviouralpairing technology. With deep technical knowledge in data science and vast experiencedeploying AI in enterprise environments, I advocate for the role of high-quality, secureand ethically sourced data in AI models, and for the design and implementation ofresponsible AI solutions. I work closely with clients to develop joint data strategies thatare robust, effective and secure, either on-prem or leveraging cloud technologies.

We are creating something that will revolutionize the HR Tech industry in the Digital Assessment space. Our passionate team is merging the power of human experience with artificial intelligence, machine learning and patented cognitive algorithms to build something that will disrupt the industry.www.meet-herman.com

Partnered closely with Digital Banking, Operations and Technology to integrate advanced analytics into the Bank’s core processes with focus on financial loss prevention, operational efficiencies, operational risk mitigation and customer personalized support. Expanded the use of these analytics solutions across the enterprise globally, with heavy emphasis on reusability.

Responsible for defining the Data & Analytics strategy and roadmap implementation in Scotiabank’s Digital Banking and Global Operations

Building capabilities, setting strategy and driving data-driven decision making in digital product design, development and go-to-market as well as in digital channel adoption and transaction migration from branches to digital channels by creating analytics-enhanced digital experiences. Basically, working to delight our customers with new digital solutions!

Transferred to IBM Canada and became Global IBMer, part of the leadership team in Modern Data Platforms and Advanced Analytics practice in Canada. Defining strategy, offerings and go to market plan for the Canadian market. Responsible for executive coverage and agile delivery of Cognitive & Advanced Analytics Solutions for key accounts (e.g. Ontario’s Minister of Finance, TD Bank, and Bombardier Aerospace).

Overachieved growth target set for the Latin American market in 2016 by 273% (partner scorecard signings attained 600% of personal target) and built the LA Cognitive & Analytics practice for IBM. Selected clients: Banorte (Digital Bank, BPM Factory, Digital Marketing), BBVA Bancomer (Personalized Digital Marketing, Event-Based Digital Marketing and Next Best Action), and Santander (Digital Transformation Strategy Consulting). Global SME (Subject Matter Expert) on IBM Digital Reinvention consulting, focused on Cognitive and Analytics and Agile development as key capabilities in a Digital organization.

Executive part of the Digital transformation team for the largest Mexican insurance company. Major achievements include: Led the Train-the-Trainers program to introduce SCRUM; Designed and developed a Business Rules Management System (BRMS) to support decision-making, leading a team of over 50 developers; Designed and created the Lablet GNP Mobile, unit responsible for all I+D activities related to mobile solutions.

Transferred within the German group and moved back to Mexico to start a program aiming to bring Innovation into the local market, which materialized in the opening of the T-Systems Innovation Lablet, the Sol de Plata for achieving the following certifications: ISO 20001, SAS 70, ISO 27001, and HSA 14001, and the Best team award 2010.

Performed R&D activities on Mobile Communications as a member of the Strategic Research Group of Deutsche Telekom AG, responsible for research and innovation for all business units (T-Systems/T-Mobile/T-Home). Major achievements in this position include: co-inventor of over 12 patents for T-Labs and collaboration with T-Venture, capital unit of Deutsche Telekom, for Extended Hotspots, strong case for T-Labs.

Computer Laboratory, University of Cambridge, U.K.Dissertation: Seamless Mobility in 4G Systems - this work deals with the transparent migration of data flows between two access points belonging to independent heterogeneous wireless technologies assisted by a smart rule-based system.Supervisor: Dr. Frank Stajano; Advisors: Prof. Andy Hopper and Prof. Jon Crowcroft

Participated in several projects for global firms in the telecommunications and consumer business industries and public sector: Vitro Group, Bayer, Philip Morris, Mexican Federal Government, and Mexican Board of Tourism.

Contributed in establishing a start-up related to web-based geographical information systems. Managed the development of an innovative software solution to enable online B2B and B2C relations by providing location-based services to support business processes. The secured seed capital was $ 500,000 for a twelve-month period.

Developed software to support back office processes, data analysis, and reporting tools (over 20 applications). Contributed to the migration of several legacy systems from IBM AS400 to Oracle. Involved in the Y2K system audits.