Founder — Paidaze
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Founder of Paidaze - a loyalty wallet for the modern economy, reimagining how consumers earn and redeem rewards.
Vice President of Product Operations
Product leader with expertise in AI/ML and Gen AI productization, driving enterprise-scale adoption of data science solutions and regulatory compliance across fintech, healthcare, and public sector environments.
Location: Chicago, IL
As a Product Leader and AI/ML Expert, I specialize in bridging the gap between complex technical capabilities and user-centric product experiences.
My approach combines rigorous data analysis with intuitive design thinking, allowing me to build scalable solutions that solve real-world problems.
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Founder of Paidaze - a loyalty wallet for the modern economy, reimagining how consumers earn and redeem rewards.
September 2020 – September 2025
Founding team member leading company growth from Stealth through Series A. Directed product roadmap for AI/ML and Generative AI applications. Oversaw SOC 2 Type 1 & 2 certification. Achieved 2023 Finovate 'Best in Show Product' recognition.
January 2024 – Present
Serving as a Subject Matter Expert for the state's task force on Generative AI and Natural Language Processing.
January 2021 – June 2022
Consulting role focused on food navigation systems in Chicago.
March 2018 – September 2020
Promoted from mid-level PM to AVP; led AI/ML analytics programs and KPIs tracking for credit and underwriting products. Partnered with executives and IT leadership across workstreams.
June 2016 – February 2018
Supervised $2M+ enterprise budgets delivering digital and mobile platforms for clients including McDonald's, BCG, and the Women's Tennis Association.
February 2015 – May 2016
Managed digital media initiatives and strategies.
Founder of Paidaze - a loyalty wallet for the modern economy, reimagining how consumers earn and redeem rewards.
Technologies: AI/Fintech, Big Data, Consumer Tech, Loyalty
SAVVI AI wins Finovate 2024 Best of Show for SAVVI Sheets - revolutionizing how financial institutions access and analyze data.
Technologies: AI/Fintech, Product Innovation
Achieved recognition for AI-powered fintech innovation at SAVVI AI.
Technologies: AI/Fintech, Product Strategy
Received $150,000 grant and award from Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Technologies: Fundraising, Startup Growth
Directed product roadmap for large-scale modeling (+5M records) and RAG applications.
Technologies: LLMs, RAG, Big Data
Interested in collaboration or speaking opportunities?
I'm always open to discussing product strategy, AI/ML innovation, or potential collaborations. Let's connect on LinkedIn to start the conversation.