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Boston, Ma, Us

Springfield, Massachusetts, Us

Led global AI governance initiatives, for this first line of defense function, ensuring integrity, data and model quality across the enterprise. Key member of the Privacy, Data, and AI Governance (PDAIG) leadership team. Accountable for ongoing refinement of principles, policies, risks, and controls that inventory, measure, assess, and organize the firm’s data and AI assets, as well as algorithmic solutions. Served as MassChallenge Ambassador and ETX DEI Council Member. Spearheaded the design and operationalization of MassMutual’s global AI governance program and framework, to protect the company’s reputation and drive the responsible use of data and AI. Directed MassMutual's enterprise AI Governance strategy, ensuring readiness and staying ahead of emerging legislation and standards including alignment with NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) AI RMF (Risk Management Framework), NAIC Model Bulletin, and ACLI Guidelines. Collaborated closely with Legal, Compliance, and Government Relations teams to interpret, apply, and implement safeguards and evolve company policies and governance playbooks. Partnered with Finance, Investment Management, and Wellness initiatives to align data and AI strategies. Led business stewardship and enablement across MassMutual. Developed and refined principles, policies, risks, and controls to effectively manage and optimize the firm's data and AI assets, ensuring alignment with corporate values, customer expectations, and regulatory standards.

Springfield, Massachusetts, Us

Assumed accountability for MassMutual's enterprise Data Privacy strategy and delivery, including readiness for existing and upcoming legislations and standards. Managed the development and execution of MassMutual's enterprise Data Privacy strategy, ensuring compliance with existing regulations (CCPA/CPRA) and preparing for future legislative requirements. Built and scaled a comprehensive global privacy program, enhancing the company's resilience and maturity in the first line of defense, covering HIPAA, GDPR, GLBA (Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act), and state privacy laws.

SaaS provider that enables Access Control and related offerings with multi-tenant mobile video technology. Advising the Founder & CEO in all things governance-related.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Member of Advisory Board since the first year of this start-up, an easy-to-use smart device application that offers building owners, operators, and occupants a new and powerful way to share information about comfort, maintenance, and safety issues.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, Us

Drove design and development of the data and analytics platform, enhancing scalability and process efficiency. Led strategic initiatives that delivered core capabilities with measurable impacts, including the selection and implementation of multiple vendor solutions, the development of an in-house data & analytics platform, and exploratory prototyping with innovation ecosystem partners and academic collaborators. Spearheaded process enhancements that reduced risk, unlocked trapped capacity, and improved processing speed and scalability across key MITIMCo business functions. Negotiated and managed strategic vendor relationships, ensuring alignment with MITIMCo's long-term objectives. Monitored and assessed emerging technologies and solutions to optimize MITIMCo's business processes and support strategic decision-making.

London, Ontario, Ca

Spearheaded the creation of a SaaS product roadmap focused on precision medicine data analytics, positioning the company at the forefront of personalized healthcare innovation and supporting advancements in age extension and health enhancement.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Established a data-focused DaaS (Data-as-a-Service) business with full P&L accountability for the structured and unstructured data aggregation needs of asset managers and owners. Pioneered, launched and led a specialized Data-Centric Business Unit focused on addressing the structured and unstructured data aggregation needs of asset managers and owners, ensuring the delivery of tailored data solutions. Successfully developed, branded, and marketed DataGX, a comprehensive DaaS product. Drove the global implementation and support, ensuring the product met the evolving needs of a global client base. Recognized for Global Thought Leadership traveling extensively across APAC, EMEA, and US, conducting educational sessions for State Street colleagues and engaging with clients and prospects. Delivered TED-style presentations on data and analytics, positioning the company as a leader in innovative data solutions.

New York, Ny, Us

Established and led the IT/Data-Ops team, accountable for the full spectrum of technology, data management, and administrative functions, strategically aligned with the firm's objectives. Supported critical systems (the Eagle Portfolio Management System & the Eze order management system). Managed the PMO office, internal application development, helpdesk, and global team in Pune, India Reported directly to the President/COO, later to BNY Mellon's COO for Asset Management Operations. Key member of The Boston Company's Management and Operating Committees and played active role in BNY Mellon's Investment Management CTO Forum and Innovation Council. Spearheaded the implementation of a unified internal research platform across 7 diverse investment teams, driving consistency and efficiency in research processes. Developed and executed a comprehensive data strategy, significantly reducing acquisition costs, increasing Quant capacity, and enhancing data quality, positioning the firm for improved decision-making.

Collaborated to develop a plan to change the entrepreneurial environment for a sovereign nation. Interfaced with government, private, and public entities across all country sectors. Leveraged HBS Michael Porter’s innovation-cluster framework to determine best areas for the country’s innovation focus.

Shaped and executed strategy for the only physician networking platform exclusively for doctors, to ensure scalable operational growth. Accountable for Customer (Physician) Support, Information Technology, Analytics, Security, Facilities, and Business Operations.

Cambridge, Ma, Us

Recruited by the founder to build strategy to scale technology and operations for this rapidly growing technology services firm in preparation for sale or IPO or sale. Led infrastructure for 18 global offices, application development, service desk, and project/program management. Reported directly to the President and CFO, advising on strategy and implementing scalable operational solutions to accelerate growth. Stabilized a complex IT infrastructure comprising 400+ servers, 3 data centers, and a global wide-area network, serving the computing, communication, and storage needs of 500+ employees, strategic partners, and more than 500 clients. Enabled seamless teamwork across 18 offices worldwide by deploying advanced collaboration technologies, including virtual rooms, content management systems, wikis, and custom-developed applications.

Boston, Ma, Us

Drove IT leadership and strategy spearheading all information technology operations. Collaborated with business heads to develop and execute the firm’s IT strategy, leading a team of over 100 professionals with a $27M budget. Oversaw IT infrastructure, productivity tools, remote access, application development and acquisition, data services, sales intelligence, purchasing management, and ebusiness solutions.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Brussels, Be

Master Of Science - Ms, Computer Science

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Science