Nick Bauer
Sr. Director Ops Excellence at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure | Product, Program & Engineering Strategy | AI, Automation & Operational Scale | Digital Transformation | Veteran
- Role
- Senior Director, Operational Excellence at Oracle
- Location
- Fort Mitchell, KY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nick Bauer
Senior transformation and operations leader with 15+ years of experience leading enterprise change across Amazon, industrial operations, and military environments. Known for translating complex business challenges into scalable operating models, technology strategies, and product solutions that improve performance, simplify execution, and unlock growth.At Amazon, I led high-impact transformation initiatives spanning operations, engineering, controls automation, product, and technology. My work has included enterprise redesign efforts, cloud and AI-enabled modernization, and development of decision systems that materially improved quality, throughput, and organizational effectiveness in business-critical environments. I have built credibility by aligning cross-functional teams around ambitious goals, securing senior executive sponsorship, and delivering measurable results at scale.My background spans product strategy, engineering leadership, operations, and launch execution, with a track record of leading large teams, managing complex portfolios, and delivering in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. Before Amazon, I served as a military Captain in engineering and acquisitions, which shaped my leadership approach: mission-focused, data-driven, and people-centered.I am especially energized by opportunities to lead transformational programs, build high-performing teams, and shape the future of operations through automation, intelligent systems, and disciplined execution.
Experience
Senior Director, Operational Excellence
Apr 2026 — Present
Education
Rock Valley College
Associate of Science (A.S.), General Engineering
United States Air Force Academy
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Systems Engineering and Management
Skills
- Leadership
- Program Development
- Management
- Process Safety
- Facilities Management
- Risk Management
- Government
- Military Experience
- Security Clearance
- Quality Assurance
- Military
- Visual Basic
- Test Management
- Program Management
- Air Force
- Project Management
- Web Design
- Microsoft Excel
- Powerpoint
- Field Supervision
- Field Training
- Dod
- National Security
- Database Design
- Aerospace
- Operations Management
- Military Operations
- Data Analysis
- Process Consulting
- Defense
- Project Planning
- Requirements Gathering
- Process Improvement
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