Jennifer Chou

About Jennifer Chou

Accomplished Chief Operating Officer with operational and financial expertise in leading cross-functional teams in multicultural settings and partnering with C-suite leadership team to drive business success through data-driven insights. Highly effective in aligning strategic business priorities, leading product, engineering, and customer success functions, and managing budget with execution motions through Annual Budget Planning, Forecasting, Headcount management, and Cost Optimization. Industry and market experience encompasses Tech, Energy, Consulting, and Banking. Demonstrated ability to perform in dynamic work environments and add value to the business through collaboration and communication skills working effectively in multi-discipline organizations Key competencies:• Cloud and AI• Strategic Planning and Leadership • Business Operations Execution• Executive ROB • Budget Planning and Forecasting • Operational Performance Optimization • Leadership Team Enablement and Communications • Culture and People Programs• Business and Product Strategy Development• Cross Functional Partnership• Stakeholder Management• Process Optimization • Continuous Improvement• Customer Success• Digital Transformation

Experience

1. Chief of Staff - Azure for Operators

   Microsoft

   Sep 2022 — Present

   In my role as Chief Operating Officer and Chief of Staff - Azure for Operators at Microsoft, I spearheaded strategic alignment and operational excellence in Azure Cloud+ AI. Managing end-to-end Engineering operations, I led cross functional team to drive business transformation, product strategy development, financial and headcount management, team enablement, and special projects. My efforts resulted in increased operational efficiency, team productivity, and revenue growth.

Education

• National Chengchi University

  Finance

• Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business

  Master of Finance

• Stanford University Graduate School of Business

  Executive Program, The Emerging COO

• Stanford University

  American language and culture

• Rice University

  Certified Financial PlannerTM Program

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Performance Management
• Financial Planning
• Business Process Improvement
• Financial Analysis
• Managerial Finance
• Project Management
• Project Planning
• Energy
• Offshore Drilling
• Upstream
• Onshore
• Petrochemical
• Hazop Study
• Natural Gas
• Pipelines
• Drilling
• Energy Industry
• Oil/Gas
• Oil & Gas
• Petroleum
• Gas
• Finance
• Oil
• Onshore Operations