Sally N.

About Sally N.

With over a decade of experience, I lead the development of innovative, user-centric technology across diverse sectors, including Financial Services, Biopharmaceuticals, Retail, Automotive, and Education. My expertise lies in transforming complex business challenges into scalable digital products by synthesizing rigorous Project Management discipline with deep Business Analysis.I believe that exceptional product delivery is not \"one size fits all.\" My approach is rooted in Visionary Customization, where I align unique client goals and budgetary constraints with a data-driven execution strategy. I specialize in navigating the entire organizational ecosystem, from C-suite stakeholders to frontline teams, to ensure that every solution is architecturally sound and commercially viable.I leverage a versatile toolkit of delivery frameworks to optimize team performance, including:• Agile Methodologies: Scrum, SAFe, XP• Structured Frameworks: SOLVE, Waterfall, and Hybrid models• Emerging Tech: Integration of AI/ML into the SDLC to drive efficiencyReal story; My foundation in technology began with a childhood curiosity in Africa, where I would dismantle electronics to understand their \"backend\" logic and get into trouble for being curious. This lifelong passion for problem-solving allows me to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments regardless of business model. I lead cross-functional teams not just to build software, but to delight customers and solve the human problems behind the data.In recent initiatives, I have pioneered the integration of Artificial Intelligence within the SDLC. By automating repetitive workflows and optimizing strategic execution, I have consistently helped organizations:• Accelerate Time-to-Market: Achieving reductions of over 30%.•Optimize Capital: Significantly lowering overall business and development costs while increasing output quality.•Enhance Decision-Making: Moving from intuitive road mapping to rigorous, AI-backed data insights.Let\'s Connect; I am passionate about helping organizations leverage AI to achieve Operational Efficiency and Accelerated Development Velocity. Reach out to discuss how together we can transform your product roadmap into a high-performance engine for growth and future scalability.

Experience

1. Senior Product Manager

   Robert Half

   Feb 2025 — Present · US

   As a consultant for Per Scholas (client)- I orchestrated end-to-end strategy & implementation of AI-driven ecosystem designed to democratize tech education and catalyze enterprise-wide operational excellence. My leadership was defined by the convergence of data intelligence and human impact, ensuring that every AI deployment served as a dual engine for rapid innovation and organizational equity.I steered product vision & execution for high-impact machine learning (ML), robotic process automation (RPA), & data intelligence workstreams. I served as the strategic bridge between educators, data science, and business units, & translated nascent technologies into scalable suite of tools that optimized workforce training, deepened learner engagement, and expanded the value proposition for employer partnerships.I Architected a comprehensive AI product roadmap, ensuring rigorous alignment between emerging tech capabilities and the organization’s long-term strategic KPIs.I engineered robust solution frameworks that would heighten system performance, refine decision-making logic, & deliver personalized learner experiences at scale.I facilitated high-velocity collaboration across tech and non-tech domains to compress the SDLC & accelerate delivery of mission-critical solutions.I authored & designed the organization’s foundational standards for Responsible AI, instituting protocols for bias mitigation, ethical design, and regulatory compliance.I served as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing foresight on the evolving role of AI within the global workforce development and EdTech landscapes.My leadership capacity included synthesizing Product Management, AI Strategy, and Solution Architecture to position Per Scholas as a pioneer in the responsible adoption of emerging technology. My work proved that technical excellence and mission-driven equity are not mutually exclusive, but rather mutually reinforcing.

Education

• American Public University System

  (Bsc.) Business Administration , Business Analysis (Concentration)

  2011 — 2014

• Western Governors University

  Master of Science (MSc.), Information Technology Management

  2018 — 2019

• Chattahoochee Technical College

  Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry, Medical Terminology, Microbiology

  2010 — 2011