Nicole J Castillo

About Nicole J Castillo

I am driven by a unique combination of relentless drive and unwavering optimism. This powerful blend not only fuels my pursuit of excellence but also inspires confidence in my ability to execute tasks and projects with grace. Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated a capacity to turn challenges into opportunities, leveraging my positive outlook to navigate complex situations and deliver outstanding results.>As a senior executive, I have been recognized as an effective, articulate and proactive communicator who can readily gain the confidence and respect of other leaders, partners and stakeholders.>As an inclusive leader, I build environments where diverse perspectives are valued and heard, directly contributing to more innovative solutions and better business outcomes. My approach emphasizes creating spaces where everyone can contribute their best work and unique insights.>As an intraprenuer, I have created extensive internal programs that not only drive cultural enrichment but help inspire innovation.>As a mentor, I have helped others to master their product craft and become the best product leaders they can be. Rules I live by:🧠 Hype ideas that matter. I champion bold thinking and build momentum behind innovation, from AI agents to organizational intelligence. I help teams connect vision to value—without the fluff. Humor is how I lead. It builds trust, unlocks creativity, and turns ambiguity into action. Humanity is the throughline. I lead with empathy and clarity—driving tech that sticks because it’s designed for people, not just performance.I’ve been called the Mary Poppins of Product for good reason—I show up with a toolkit full of systems thinking, strategy, and a spoonful of magic. As I transition beyond traditional product roles, I’m leaning into work that blends AI, storytelling, equity, and emerging tech—work that moves organizations forward and makes people feel seen along the way. I also write about AI, leadership, and Organizational Quotient (OQ)—a framework I’m developing around how companies tap into collective knowledge, culture, and influence. You can explore more at castillonj.substack.com.

Experience

1. Chief of Staff

   Wipro

   Dec 2025 — Present · US

   Commanding the intersection of the executive team, finance, HR, and operations, basically the place where every “special project” eventually lands. The chaos wrangler and liaison who turns vision into motion, translating strategy across teams, unblocking decisions, and keeping the organization aligned as we reinvent what consulting looks like. A focus is shaping a future where Wipro is both consulting-led and AI-powered, building the systems, rhythms, and experiments that help our teams deliver smarter, faster, more human value to clients. It’s part orchestration, part troubleshooting, part quiet revolution.

Education

• Saint Louis University

  Bachelors of Science, Business Administration

  2006 — 2010

• Stevens Institute of Technology

  Master’s Degree, Information Systems

  2013 — 2016