Houston, Texas, United States
I solve the "Pilot-to-Production" problem by building governed, scalable enterprise AI programs that drive measurable P&L impact. By bridging technical execution (Agentic AI, RAG) with C-suite vision at Kraton, I built an enterprise AI ecosystem spanning 11 countries and 10+ business units. Core Areas of Expertise: - Enterprise AI Strategy: Prioritizing high-impact use cases tied to hard business metrics. - Governance & Compliance: Authoring corporate AI policies, OT procedures, and EU AI Act frameworks. - Agentic Workflows: Deploying 30+ production AI agents integrated into daily corporate workflows. - Global Change Management: Leading AI enablement and cultural adoption from the C-suite to the plant floor. - Platform Architecture: Evaluating major AI platforms (Copilot, Gemini, Claude) for optimal ROI and security. - AI Center of Excellence (CoE): Establishing institutional knowledge hubs and agent registries to scale AI sustainably.
- Spearheading the end-to-end implementation of enterprise AI initiatives from conception to deployment, consistently delivering high-impact programs on time, within budget, and aligned with strict corporate P&L targets. - Driving cross-functional teams to transform raw AI potential into measurable operational outcomes, directly shaping Kraton’s global AI strategy. - Blending visionary strategy with tactical execution to mature the organization's AI capabilities, moving Kraton beyond isolated experiments into a fully integrated, multi-platform ecosystem.
- Developed AI strategies aligned with business goals. Advised clients on AI adoption and implementation. - Provided deep technical expertise in AI and machine learning, oversaw project execution ensuring quality deliverables. - Led interdisciplinary teams, mentoring junior consultants, and fostering collaboration to achieve project goals. - Designed scalable AI solutions and architectures, conducting data analysis, and building machine learning models to derive actionable insights. - Consulted with clients, educating on AI concepts, and supporting business development efforts by proposing tailored AI solutions and fostering long-term relationships.
- CFO Award recipient for innovative design and efficient functionality of Shell Finance Center of Expertise digital SharePoint portal - 25% cost reduction in research equipment and chemical storage costs by introducing automated workflow process - Enabled Projects and Technology CIO subscription channel for leadership team, business interface, staff announcements, CIO Blog, and Fun! - 47% cost reduction in global prospect evaluations and lease acquisition costs by redesigning the digital portal