Break Into AI Careers

You don't actually have to be technical to work in AI. As Head of Strategy & Ops at a high-growth AI startup, I'll show you what it takes to break into the industry.

I specialize in helping smart generalists become the AI expert in their organization — without needing to become a machine learning engineer. Over the past year, I’ve helped professionals and operators learn how to strategically integrate AI into their work and position themselves as the “resident AI expert” within their teams and organizations. Rather than focusing purely on technical skills, my coaching focuses on the practical challenge most professionals face: how to identify meaningful AI opportunities, build real-world projects, and demonstrate AI-driven impact in their current role or industry. My background combines over a decade of mentoring high-performing students and professionals with hands-on experimentation building AI-assisted systems for coaching, operations, and knowledge management. Through that work, I’ve developed practical frameworks for learning AI quickly, identifying high-leverage use cases, and translating AI tools into tangible business outcomes. I work with professionals, operators, and independent consultants who want to move beyond simply “learning AI tools” and instead develop the strategic mindset, project portfolio, and credibility needed to transition into AI-focused roles or become the go-to AI resource within their organization or business. I commonly work with: - Professionals transitioning into AI-focused roles - Consultants and operators integrating AI into their work - Founders building AI-enabled workflows for their businesses

I’m an AI Product Manager at Asana who builds GenAI products for a living — not just talks about them. I work hands-on with AI agents, automation, and real production systems, designing workflows and deploying AI tools that drive measurable impact. I help people break into AI by focusing on the skills that actually get you hired: practical GenAI knowledge, strong problem framing, real use cases, and the ability to apply AI in a business or product setting. If you want to cut through the noise, build real AI credibility, and confidently step into AI-focused roles, I’d love to work with you.

Welcome to my profile! With over a decade of experience at EY, where I served as a Global HR Business Partner and Senior Manager, I have honed my skills in strategic learning and development, particularly in the realm of AI-enhanced learning journeys. My work has involved pioneering initiatives that integrate AI tools like Microsoft Copilot to streamline workflows and enhance productivity, preparing professionals for the digital transformation era. As a certified executive coach, I specialize in empowering high-achievers, particularly those who are neurodivergent, to unlock their potential and thrive in AI-driven careers. If you're looking to navigate the complexities of AI careers and maximize your performance, let's connect and create a tailored strategy for your success!

I was the founder and CEO of a YC-backed AI infrastructure startup, Superpowered AI (YC S22). Then I built a popular open-source retrieval engine, dsRAG (1.5k stars), that achieves state-of-the-art performance on challenging RAG benchmarks like FinanceBench. Now I consult with startups to help them build high-performance applications with LLMs.

With a robust background in AI and machine learning, I bring over a decade of experience from leading tech giants like Google and Microsoft. As the Senior Director of AI at Microsoft, I spearhead the development of cutting-edge Generative AI platforms, while my tenure at Google saw me leading AI services and pioneering frameworks that drove significant business impact. My academic journey includes executive education from Stanford GSB, focusing on corporate innovation and leadership, which complements my practical expertise. I've also shared my knowledge as a faculty member for AI courses at Rutgers University. Whether you're looking to break into the AI/ML field or advance your career, I'm here to guide you with tailored strategies and insights. Let's connect and chart your path to success!

I work at Microsoft leading AI penetration testing and AI application security initiatives, where I help secure real world AI systems used at enterprise scale. My role sits at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, product, and engineering, which gives me direct visibility into what companies actually look for when hiring AI talent. I understand how AI teams are structured, what skills are valued, and how candidates from adjacent backgrounds like cybersecurity, software engineering, product, data, or IT can realistically transition into AI focused roles. Beyond my technical leadership work, I have coached hundreds of professionals on career transitions into competitive and emerging fields. I specialize in helping clients reposition their experience, build credible AI aligned narratives, and target roles strategically rather than chasing hype driven job titles. Whether you are trying to break into AI engineering, AI security, AI product, or AI strategy, I provide practical guidance grounded in how hiring decisions are actually made inside large tech organizations.