Julie G. Rivera

About Julie G. Rivera

AI Key Account Manager | Occidental Petroleum (Oxy)| Houston, TXAs the AI Key Account Manager within Oxy’s AI Center of Excellence (ACE), I serve as the strategic bridge between business units and our AI innovation hub. My role is to translate operational challenges into AI opportunities—driving adoption, shaping solutions, and ensuring alignment with enterprise goals. Strategic Liaison: I lead cross-functional engagement with business units, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration on AI initiatives. Opportunity Architect: I surface and structure AI project ideas by gathering insights from the field and connecting them with ACE capabilities. Workshop Facilitator: I design and lead problem-definition workshops that result in clear business cases, value assessments, and actionable project scopes. Portfolio Curator: I maintain a living repository of AI opportunities and progress, ensuring transparency and momentum across the organization. Vendor Evaluator: I assess external partners for technical fit and strategic alignment, ensuring we bring the right capabilities to each project.My work spans domains like reservoir optimization, geospatial surveillance, and production anomaly detection—always with a focus on delivering measurable value through AI.

Experience

1. Ai Key Account Manager

   Oxy

   May 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   As the AI Key Account Manager within the AI Center of Excellence (ACE) at Occidental Petroleum (Oxy), I play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between various business units and the AI Center of Excellence. My primary responsibility is to foster strong relationships and ensure seamless communication on all AI-related matters. As an experienced and innovative individual contributor, I drive the adoption and integration of AI solutions across the organization.Liaison and Relationship Management- Act as the primary point of contact between designated business units and the AI Center of Excellence- Develop and maintain robust relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and collaboration on AI initiatives- Ensure that business units are well-informed about ongoing AI projects and developments within the ACE.Information Collection and Structuring- Gather and organize information from business units to identify potential AI projects and opportunities- Communicate relevant AI work and advancements from other parts of the organization to business units, ensuring they can leverage these insights effectively- Maintain a structured repository of AI project ideas and progress for easy access and reference.Workshop Organization and Problem Definition- Plan and conduct workshops with business units to thoroughly define problems and challenges that can be addressed through AI- Collaborate with stakeholders to create detailed business cases, including value assessments, for proposed AI projects.Vendor Assessment- Evaluate the suitability of external vendors for AI project work, ensuring they meet the required standards and capabilities.This role requires a proactive and strategic approach to managing AI projects and fostering collaboration across the organization. My ability to communicate effectively, organize information, and drive AI initiatives is crucial to the success of the AI Center of Excellence at Oxy.

Education

• California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

  B.S, Geology

  2001 — 2006

• California State University, Northridge

  M.S, Geology

  2008 — 2010