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Ambra Houser

@ambrahouser

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I lead enterprise AI and data transformation programs that improve platform adoption and governance.

United States

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At Microsoft, I led AI transformation, platform enablement, and enterprise data programs across engineering, product, operations, and enablement teams. I translated platform needs into roadmaps, user stories, governance charters, and execution plans that improved delivery pace by approximately 20%.

I've also owned enterprise data warehouse and semantic-layer strategy, using SQL, data modeling, metadata management, and change management to improve data access, reliability, and self-service analytics. Earlier, I digitized statewide HUD-mandated reporting and supported multi-site public health programs with operational roadmaps, governance, and executive reporting.

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Technical Program Manager, AI Transformation & Platform Enablement

Microsoft

Jul 2025 - Sep 2025 (2 months)

Led AI transformation and platform enablement programs, employing Agile methodologies and Azure DevOps to prioritize data product backlogs and drive operational excellence. Managed cross-functional dependencies across 5-8 teams, improving execution pace by ~20%.

Azure DevOps Agile Technical Program Management Enterprise Platform Management AI Integration Stakeholder Management Change Management ICM Data Transformation and Analytics

Senior Data Architect, Data Modeling & Data Governance Strategy

Microsoft

Mar 2022 - Jul 2025 (3 years 4 months)

Owned the Enterprise Data Warehouse product, architected a centralized data ecosystem, and established governance frameworks to ensure alignment across engineering, product, and business stakeholders. Applied change management methodologies and technical skills to enhance data accessibility and reliability.

Azure DevOps Microsoft Purview Microsoft Fabric CoPilot Studio SQL SharePoint Power BI Smartsheet PowerPoint Excel Data Governance Data Modeling Data Warehouse Design Agile Scrum AI Integration Cloud Platforms UAT Change Management

Data Analyst, Statewide Service Delivery Partner Programs

Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Oct 2018 - Jan 2022 (3 years 3 months)

Spearheaded the digital transformation of statewide HUD-mandated homeless count reporting, replacing manual workflows with a 100% digital framework. Directed change management for a 152-county network and developed data visualizations to optimize federal grant funding allocation.

Data Analysis Digital Transformation Change Management Data Visualization Stakeholder enablement Training Feedback Loops Knowledge transfer Playbooks Retrospectives

Research Coordinator, Multi-site Partner Programs

Georgia State University

Aug 2015 - Jan 2018 (2 years 5 months)

Improved multi-site pilot program outcomes by designing scalable operating structures and tracking KPIs. Maintained financial and operational health of grant-funded programs, established communication cadences, and built high-performing partner teams.