With over a decade of high-impact leadership in the financial services industry, I help startups navigate the complex intersection of innovation, regulation, and operational excellence. As a Fractional Product Leader, I specialize in building scalable product strategies that balance cutting-edge technology—like Generative AI—with robust Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) frameworks. My approach is designed for fast-moving startups that need to move safely without sacrificing speed. I work alongside your team to identify high-value AI use cases, develop customized roadmaps, and implement the necessary controls to ensure your business is both innovative and compliant. Why Work With Me? I bring a wealth of experience from some of the world's leading financial institutions, where I led large-scale digital transformations and risk management initiatives: AI & Machine Learning Innovation: I have a proven track record of launching AI-driven features, such as automated metrics commentary and ML forecasting for asset recovery. I’ve also implemented ML algorithms to automate data classification, reducing manual effort by over 70%. Strategic Risk & Compliance: My background includes owning product roadmaps for rules-based engines that evaluate risk and compliance for firm-wide assets. I’ve managed suites of GRC tools and served as a risk advisor for multi-trillion dollar markets. Data Governance Excellence: I have extensive experience in data office leadership, advising on access, classification, retention, and secure data sharing. Cross-Functional Leadership: I excel at leading cross-functional teams and fostering strong partnerships with stakeholders to drive data-informed decisions. Core Expertise & Technical Toolkit I leverage a deep technical background and industry-standard frameworks to build secure, scalable solutions: AI/ML Strategy: Responsible AI, NIST AI RMF, Generative AI use cases, and ML Model Cards. Security & Risk Frameworks: NIST Cybersecurity Frameworks, PCI DSS, ISO 27000, and IT Risk & Compliance. Data & Analytics: Data Governance, Snowflake, SQL, Python, and advanced visualization through Tableau and Power BI. Operational Excellence: SAFE Agile, JIRA, and comprehensive project management. Education & Professional Credentials My strategic insights are backed by a strong academic foundation and top-tier industry certifications: Education: Master’s in Public Policy (Financial Institutions & Globalization) from George Mason University and a Bachelor’s in Accounting and IT from the University of Virginia. Certifications: AWS Certified AI Practitioner & ML Engineer, Google AI Essentials, CISM, CISSP, and PMP.