Jeff Pauska

About Jeff Pauska

I am a problem-obsessed product leader dedicated to building the software strategy and execution frameworks that support the world’s most critical infrastructure.Throughout my career—most recently at Hitachi Energy and now as VP of Product Management at IFS Copperleaf—my focus has remained constant: leveraging technology to solve high-stakes industrial challenges. We are currently facing a pivotal moment in history. With the largest capital allocation shifts since the 1960s, compounding interest rates, and the escalating threat of severe weather, the industries upon which civilization rests requires more than just \"tools\"—it requires a new level of strategic intelligence.At IFS, I lead the product vision and lifecycle execution with a relentless focus on Customer Obsession. I believe in:• Speed & Quality: Moving with urgency to meet market demands without compromising the integrity of the solution.• Strategic Execution: Aligning complex product roadmaps with the real-world economic pressures of our customers.• High-Performance Culture: Building diverse, agile teams that prioritize data-informed decision-making and break down cross-functional silos.I am passionate about transforming how organizations manage their assets and investments to create a more resilient, sustainable future.Core Expertise: Product Strategy & Vision | Enterprise AI | Capital Allocation Strategy | High-Performance Team Building | Cross-Functional Leadership | Asset Investment Planning (AIP)| Energy & Infrastructure Sector GrowthGraduate from Indiana University\'s Kelley School of Business; MBA from Northwestern University\'s Kellogg School of Management.

Experience

1. VP of Product Management

   Ifs Copperleaf

   Jan 2026 — Present

   I lead the product strategy, vision, and execution for IFS Copperleaf, driving a high-performance organization to solve the most complex capital allocation challenges in the infrastructure and energy sectors. My mission is to deliver customer-centric, AI-driven solutions that provide strategic clarity in an era of high interest rates and environmental volatility.Key Responsibilities:• Strategic Vision: Defining the global product roadmap to align with major shifts in industry capital reinvestment.• Execution Excellence: Overseeing the full product lifecycle with a focus on speed, quality, and agile delivery.• Cultural Leadership: Building a high-performance team through a bias for action and a data-informed, customer-obsessed mindset.• Cross-Functional Synergy: Partnering with Engineering, Marketing, and Revenue to eliminate silos and accelerate market impact.• Market Leadership: Acting as a thought leader to navigate stakeholder pressures and deliver measurable value to the industries upon which civilization rests.

Education

• Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

  Bachelor of Science

• Holmdel High School

  High School Diploma

• Northwestern University

  MBA - Kellogg School of Management

Skills

• Contact Center Operations
• S&P Capital Iq
• Brand Development
• Financial Reporting
• Management Consulting
• Project Management
• Business Process Design
• User Stories
• International Business Consulting
• Market Sizing
• Customer Experience
• Use Case Diagrams
• Healthcare Consulting
• User Experience
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Field Service Strategy
• Customer Journey Mapping
• International Benchmarking
• Sql
• Electric Utility
• Business Case Development
• User Interface Design
• Analytics
• Financial Market Research
• Market Valuation
• Business Strategy
• Investment Advisory
• Risk Analytics
• Tableau
• Power Bi
• Field Service Engineering
• Customer Lifetime Value
• Marketing Analytics
• Product Management
• Financial Analysis
• Mobile Strategy
• Distribution Asset Management Strategy
• Microsoft Excel
• Dcf Valuation
• Business Process Improvement