Manager, Business Process Optimization Nelnet Business Services
Established the operating model, delivery infrastructure, and reporting system for a cross-functional AI and process-optimization function. Led a team of four across a portfolio of approximately 15 concurrent initiatives.
Created a single system of record and a stakeholder-facing system of explanation, enabling rapid project-status visibility. Built intake and portfolio processes, including ROI roll-ups, required-field standards, and standardized discovery, project, and ROI close-out templates.
Expanded the delivery board to 29 epics and more than 240 child tickets, achieving 98% assignee coverage and 100% summary coverage. Directed LLM-assisted analysis of more than 5,000 contact-center transcripts and presented findings through an executive decision framework.
Provided operating-model and executive oversight for RAG, Azure OpenAI search, and API-integration deliveries. Hired AI Integration Engineers and supported the launch and graduation of a four-month AI upskilling program.