Laura Garrison Ableman

About Laura Garrison Ableman

As an Account Technical Leader at IBM, I am a trusted technology advisor for financial services and insurance executives. An empathetic and active listener, I collaborate with clients to connect their business strategy to technology architectures with a focus on people and processes.Whether it\'s automating one business application for HR or planning a large on prem to SaaS migration for IT, I have experience building solutions across multiple industries and business verticals. I believe that working together should be fun and engaging, so I\'m always looking for ways to infuse humor and joy into my work. When you work with me and my team, you will always have an excellent client experience building solutions that deliver high value to your organization. Some of the services my team provides are:1. Educational resources relating to Hybrid Cloud, Transaction Processing, Automation, AI & Data - monthly newsletters with use cases & upcoming regional events - customized educational resources based on your specific use cases-industry specific best practices and client stories2. Complimentary Technology Briefings and Workshops - customized briefings based on your organization\'s needs - workshops to help you map out your technology roadmap3. Proof of Concepts and Minimally Viable Product (MVP) Builds - solution proof of concepts or MVPs so that you see the solution working with your data - change management planning to help you plan for a solution roll out4. Full service solution implementation & training - customizable expert implementation and training support based on your team\'s technical needsBefore joining IBM, I was a teacher and school leader for more than a decade. Education, teaching, and mentoring have defined me, and I believe a good teacher or mentor can unlock a world of possibility for a person. My core values are humor, joy, courage, and gratitude, and I bring these values forward in all I do. In my spare time, I am active in the Houston community, volunteering with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and serving as a board member of Neuhaus Education Center, an education non-profit focusing on student and adult literacy. I\'m also passionate about empowering women to use their soft skills to land family sustaining jobs, so I mentor and volunteer for causes aligned to this mission.You can reach me at l••••••••@ibm.com

Experience

1. Account Technical Leader, Ibm Technology

   IBM

   Jan 2025 — Present

   I am a strategic advisor to the C Suite and solve business problems with technology. I have specific subject matter expertise in Data & AI as well as experience serving financial services, healthcare, and public clients.

Education

• Rice Business

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Rice Education Entreprenurship Program (REEP), Forbes 30 U 30 Scholar

• Texas Tech University

  BA, Spanish and Chemistry

• University of North Texas

  Master of Science - MS, Educational Psychology