Experience

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  Optikam tech inc.

  Mar 2010 - Jan 2011

  Lead statistical consultant

  Optikam Tech, Inc. creates technology to assist opticians in fitting frames, streamlining the process for healthcare professionals and customers. My analyses made the sale of their prototype possible.• Used experimental design and SPSS to compare new optical prototype (Optikam) against manual eye measurement.• Utilized mixed-design ANOVAs to analyze healthcare professionals’ measurement of pupillary distance. Optikam was more precise than the manual method, resulting in Lenscrafters’ purchase and creation of their AccuFit system. Show less

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  Texas a&m university

  Aug 2012 - May 2017

  Researcher and doctoral candidate

  Texas A&M University is an R1 institution, dedicated to training research scientists with quantitative methods. During my training, I worked within Dr. Heather Lench's Emotion Science Lab.• Researched, designed, and implemented over 14 experiments, resulting in 9 publications.• Used R, Python, JMP, and SPSS to prepare and analyze data, interpret statistics, and present findings for projects related to human decision-making: 13 first-author talks.• Developed and taught 7 sections of introductory statistics labs, including SPSS, from descriptive statistics to factorial ANOVA – 140 students total, average evaluation: 4.76/5.00. Received national award for teaching methods.• Mentored over 20 undergraduates in preparing for graduate school and consulted on 2 analytical dissertations in other fields, resulting in their degree completion. Show less

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  Center for public policy and data science

  May 2015 - Sept 2015

  Data science fellow

  Data Science for Social Good Fellows interact in small teams with companies interested in solving a real-world problem, making a positive impact. For my team, I was an experimental design expert.• Collaborating with an environmental organization, used Python to garner data-driven insights to identify their most active constituents for donations and activities.• Scraped 3 black-box databases into 1 PostgreSQL database so the partner could summarize donations and actions by individual, allowing the non-profit to tailor campaigns to specific individuals.• Presented weekly to clients: summarized email experiments, presented findings, and adapted models to feedback. • Created a repository for the partner to automate descriptive reports, conduct A/B tests, and predict donations by group, resulting in the client’s ability to target constituents after the contract’s end. Show less

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  Sap

  Jun 2016 - Sept 2016

  Data science team intern

  SAP SE is dedicated to helping the world Run Simple, making a difference globally. I was embedded in the data science team, supporting customer engagements with machine learning models.• Used R, Python, and SAP HANA to complete 2 successful proof-of-concepts: generated time series and classification/regression models to predict how many units are sold and consumer likelihood to unsubscribe.• Showcased step-by-step process and model results at customer engagements, contributing to sale of SAP software.• Created a data science journey learning module (i.e., how consumers learn SAP) to demonstrate the strengths of SAP software to new learners. Show less

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  Southern methodist university

  Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

  Professor of data science, adjunct

  SMU, a premiere private university, teaches technical, analytical, and communication skills needed to make meaningful data-driven decisions. I taught professional courses for the online Masters of Science in Data Science (MSDS) degree.• Managed two sections per semester of Doing Data Science (MSDS 6306) as instructor• Utilized elements of Python, R, and SAS to demonstrate solutions to common problems• Taught live sessions for students of all backgrounds on an engaging online platform (2U)• Assisted students with asynchronous assignments designed to transition them to data science• Brought industry experience to the classroom in order to prepare students for a career in tech• Operated all meetings and classroom activities remotely Show less

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  Sap

  Oct 2017 - Oct 2020

  Sr solution manager - intelligent enterprise solutions

  I worked on the Solution Management team responsible for SAP Guided Outcomes. These combinations of software across the LOBs allow customers to create a measurable business outcome, such as maximizing margin, increasing customer satisfaction, or maintaining employee retention. With my team, I...• Utilized machine learning, internet of things, big data analytics, blockchain, and other cutting edge technology to solve industry-relevant challenges.• Enabled the field, customers and partners with innovative and sustainable BI strategies across product, pricing, promotion, and channels that drive business value.• Applied concepts in artificial intelligence, such as machine learning, to generate new ideas and bring those to market.• Collaborated with the field to communicate product strategy, direction, pricing, and GTM strategies and gather field requirements for product performance improvement.• Conducted my full-time work remotely with team members across the world. Show less

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  Sap ns2

  Oct 2020 - Sept 2024

  SAP subsidiary 100% consisting of US citizens on US soil, working with clients like government agencies and regulated industries with premium security needs. At SAP NS2, we deliver secure cloud hosting and power the secure Intelligent Enterprise.As a Solution Manager, I work with diverse teams to provide value:* Position: Formulate and execute on strategic plan to achieve growth and profit targets.* Collaborate: Work strategically with other units to articulate, refine, and drive execution of GTM plans* Compete: Create differentiation of solutions against competitors.* Refine: Work closely with Development to bring new solution enhancements for SCP to market. * Teach: Portfolio shaping, solution packaging, field and ecosystem enablement.* Sell: Provide deal leadership to the regional field sales team on strategic, must-secure accounts. Show less

  • Solution Expert, Business Technology Platform

    Apr 2023 - Sept 2024

  • Sr Solution Manager, Business Technology Platform

    Oct 2020 - Apr 2023
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  Sap

  Sept 2024 - now

  Business ai strategy advisor, principal

  Combining functional expertise in Business AI, technical expertise for the SAP Business Technology Platform, and high-impact teaching style of my professorial years, I am a guardian and trusted guide to safe, ethical, and effective AI use cases at scale. Given my professional trajectory, I am leveraged most for industries and agencies requiring special regulations and oversight.