Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area
Organizations do not hire me to maintain the status quo. They bring me in to solve complex challenges, modernize operations, and help leaders translate strategy into measurable results. Throughout my career, I have led large-scale business, technology, data, AI, and workforce transformation initiatives across global enterprises, government, higher education, and highly regulated environments. My experience includes leading HR and IT transformation initiatives within Saudi Aramco, supporting one of the world's largest and most complex organizations across more than 80 countries. I believe transformation is not about technology. It is about improving organizational performance. Technology, data, AI, governance, and people are simply the levers used to achieve that outcome. My work has delivered: • 35% operational efficiency improvements • More than $25M in measurable savings • 98% retention of high-potential talent • Enterprise-wide modernization and digital transformation programs • Stronger governance, cybersecurity, and decision-making capabilities • Sustainable organizational change at scale I am known for bringing clarity to complexity, aligning stakeholders around a common vision, and turning ambitious strategies into practical execution plans. Whether serving as an Executive Advisor, CIO, Transformation Executive, or business leader, my focus remains the same: helping organizations improve performance, reduce risk, unlock growth, and build lasting capability. Core Areas of Focus: • Executive Advisory • Enterprise Transformation • AI & Data Strategy • Operational Excellence • Digital Modernization • Technology & Business Strategy • Cybersecurity & Governance • Organizational Effectiveness • Change Leadership I am always interested in connecting with leaders seeking to modernize operations, accelerate transformation, and create measurable business value.
Founded Helios Meridian Group, an independent advisory practice focused on data strategy, AI enablement, governance, and enterprise digital transformation. Advising executive leaders on aligning technology investments, information strategy, and operating models with measurable business outcomes. Work centers on helping organizations strengthen decision-making, modernize technology governance, and unlock strategic value from data and emerging technologies. Key advisory areas include: • Enterprise data strategy and governance frameworks • AI readiness, responsible AI adoption, and data foundations • Digital transformation strategy and execution roadmaps • IT governance, portfolio management, and investment prioritization • Operating model and business capability modernization • Executive advisory for large-scale technology and transformation initiatives • Advising organizations on enterprise data governance, AI readiness, and digital operating models across public and private sector environments Helios Meridian Group partners with leadership teams seeking to improve strategic clarity, accelerate modernization, and translate complex technology initiatives into sustainable organizational capability.
Lead enterprise digital strategy and AI-enabled transformation across multiple business sectors (real estate, hospitality, finance, retail, and construction). Responsible for shaping the data and technology direction of the organization and converting business challenges into measurable outcomes. Strategic Impact: ✔ Authored Dart’s enterprise Data & AI Strategy — independently validated by Gartner as “top 5% in quality and completeness.” ✔ Own enterprise data and AI platform strategy supporting 12 business units and 1,000+ users, enabling AI-powered decision-making and analytics at scale. ✔ Enabled AI model development through governed training data pipelines, human-in-the-loop review processes, and quality controls supporting production AI use cases across structured and unstructured data. ✔ Architected a secure, governed enterprise data and AI platform (Azure, Fabric, Power Platform) supporting analytics, automation, and AI model deployment. ✔ Established data governance, privacy, access, and ethical AI controls across platforms. ✔ Led cross-functional delivery pods spanning data engineering, analytics, and AI enablement. ✔ Delivered $3.2M in measurable cost reductions and 40% process efficiency gains. ✔ Designed intelligent workflows using Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, and Azure services. ✔ Directed cross-functional pods to deliver high-value AI use cases across finance, operations, HR, and customer services. ✔ Established responsible AI governance, privacy, transparency, and EDI enrichment across all platforms. Leadership & Delivery ✔ Lead a high-performing multi-disciplinary product + data + engineering team. ✔ Champion cultural change toward accountability, transparency, and measurable results. Focus Areas ✔Digital transformation ✔AI & analytics enablement ✔Data governance & operating model design ✔Enterprise modernization and value realization Engagement concluded following completion of defined objectives
Directed global HR and IT transformation for Aramco’s Digital Transformation Organization, serving 70,000+ professionals across 80+ countries. Acted as Under-Secretary to the Management Development & Organization Committee—Aramco’s highest succession and CapEx body—shaping C-level appointments and long-term strategic planning. ✔ Deployed SAP SuccessFactors, improving HR efficiency by 25% and boosting performance review accuracy by 30% ✔ Built AI-driven succession models (Python) raising internal promotions 15% and pipeline strength 25% ✔ Led DEI strategy achieving 30% increase in diverse leadership and 98% top-talent retention ✔ Implemented ISO 27001/NIST-aligned cybersecurity frameworks across HR and IT, reducing risk exposure by 80% ✔ Standardized executive development across 20+ markets with 95% program consistency ✔ Integrated Power BI, SAP Analytics & Microsoft Power Platform for predictive decision-making
Led global HR analytics, workforce planning, and service transformation for one of the world’s largest and most complex energy enterprises, supporting over 50,000 employees across 20+ countries. As the senior leader driving workforce intelligence, I modernized HRIS systems, embedded predictive analytics, and established global compliance frameworks to improve decision-making, operational efficiency, and executive visibility. Key contributions include: ✔ Directed global HR analytics, systems modernization, and workforce strategy for 50,000+ employees across 20+ countries. ✔ Consolidated 450+ HR systems (SAP, Oracle), reducing complexity by 45% and saving $10M+ annually. ✔ Developed ML-based workforce planning tools; improved forecasting accuracy by 70% for succession and mega-project staffing. ✔ Redesigned global HR operating model, increasing service efficiency by 25% through automation and standardization. ✔ Built enterprise BI dashboards (Power BI, SAP Analytics, SSRS), enhancing executive decision velocity and cross-functional alignment. ✔ Led compliance alignment across GCC, EU, and North America; achieved 100% audit success under ISO 27001/NIST-aligned frameworks. ✔ Advised C-suite on succession risk, labor forecasting, and policy design—strengthening enterprise capability and strategic workforce resilience.