Ali Z.
VP, Product - Operations at Hotel Engine- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB)
ASQ - World Headquarters -
Master Standard Data (MSD)
UPS -
Maynard Operation Sequence Technique (MOST)
West Monroe Partners
Experience
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Hotel Engine
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United States
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Software Development
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400 - 500 Employee
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VP, Product - Operations
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Aug 2023 - Present
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DataStax
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United States
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IT System Data Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Product Strategy and Operations
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Jan 2022 - Aug 2023
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ServiceNow
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Product Operations
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Dec 2020 - Jan 2022
Leader in NowX, ServiceNow's R&D organization, incubating new idea's and products. Designing and developing an operational framework for the Product team. Focused in Telecommunications, Media and Technology and Healthcare & Life Sciences industries. Leader in NowX, ServiceNow's R&D organization, incubating new idea's and products. Designing and developing an operational framework for the Product team. Focused in Telecommunications, Media and Technology and Healthcare & Life Sciences industries.
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Pandora
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Director Product Operations
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Jan 2020 - Dec 2020
Built a Product Operations organization, an emerging discipline, connecting business needs with product vision helping define priorities.
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Director, Business Strategy and Analytics
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Apr 2019 - Jan 2020
Guided a team in understanding Quote to Cash process of Advertising Client Services team. Collaborated with partners Product Management, Engineering, Finance, Sales, etc to transform Pandora's advertising operating model. Used Analytics to identify opportunities for workflow enhancements and worked with Product Management to develop solutions.
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Senior Manager, Business Process Management & Analytics
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Apr 2018 - Mar 2019
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Manager, Business Analytics
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Sep 2016 - Mar 2018
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Senior Business Analyst
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Mar 2015 - Aug 2016
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West Monroe
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Management Consultant, Workforce Optimization & Operations Excellence
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Aug 2012 - Mar 2015
Managed accounts in Distributions, Transportation, Banking, Healthcare and Retail. Developed internal practice structure and mentored consultants. Lead consultancy teams managing some of the largest accounts for the firm. Managed accounts in Distributions, Transportation, Banking, Healthcare and Retail. Developed internal practice structure and mentored consultants. Lead consultancy teams managing some of the largest accounts for the firm.
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UPS
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Lead Industrial Engineer
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Aug 2011 - Aug 2012
Lead for Metro Chicago Engineering Division, responsible for guiding seven facilities to achieving improved productivity levels.
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Supervisor - Business Operations
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Jan 2009 - Aug 2011
Re-Structured operations and reduced budgeted hours daily while also increasing productivity levels by 34%
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Industrial Engineer
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Sep 2005 - Dec 2008
Responsible for overseeing the consolidation of operational hubs and reducing excess in all facets. Organized multiple cost reducing projects with savings ranging from $100,000 to $2,000,000.
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Software Engineer and Implementation Specialist
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Sep 2004 - Sep 2005
Implemented revolutionary software which streamlined the flow of packages throughout delivery facilities. Long term impacts of implemented software included: Fuel cost savings, Reduction in GPS guided navigation, Efficient delivery routes, Accurate forecast data for planning purposes and Increased service levels
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Education
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Purdue University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business, Management and Marketing -
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Engineering
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