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Lisa Flynn

@lisaflynn

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Impact-oriented tech executive with expertise in digital transformation.

Finland

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that foster innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my expertise in digital transformation and AI to drive impactful change.

I am a curious and driven executive advisor with over 15 years of experience in solving complex business and technology challenges. My career has been marked by a proven ability to lead C-suite engagements and apply hypothesis-driven problem solving to deliver actionable recommendations across various industries. I thrive in high-performance, collaborative environments and have a passion for mentoring teams to exceed expectations.

As the Founder and Executive Advisor at Catalyst and Canaries, I engage with C-level clients to drive high-impact transformation and AI integration. My work involves designing strategic frameworks that align stakeholders and deliver results, while also producing actionable insights based on market trends and client data. I have also contributed to academia as a Program Designer and Professor, creating graduate-level courses that simulate AI use in cybersecurity settings.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Founder & Executive Advisor

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Catalyst and Canaries

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Engaged with C-level clients across sectors to drive high-impact transformation and AI integration. Applied hypothesis-driven methodologies to disaggregate complex transformation challenges and validate solutions through iterative stakeholder engagement.

Integration Cloud Migration Agile Delivery Emerging Technologies Risk Mitigation

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Program Designer & Professor

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Created and taught a graduate-level course that simulated AI use in adversarial settings in the #2 ranked cybersecurity program in the United States. Partnered with cybersecurity experts and real-world testbeds (e.g., DEFCON) for active learning projects.

AI Prompt Engineering Cybersecurity Curriculum Development Adversarial Activity Active Learning Partnership Development DEFCON

Principle Strategist & Interim Executive

Thirty-Two Points

Jan 2010 - Dec 2022 (12 years 11 months)

Directed multi-year growth plans and product launches resulting in 3–5x revenue growth. Guided companies through critical inflection points: restructuring, digital scale-up, and AI enablement.

Product Launch Revenue Restructuring Digital Scale Up AI Enablement Lean Startup Hypothesis Testing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Oulu

PhD Candidate, Information Processing Science

Activities and societies: Research in Systems Thinking, Responsible AI, and Strategic Design of Digital Solutions

Completed coursework and research for a PhD in Information Processing Science at the University of Oulu, Finland. Research focused on Systems Thinking, Responsible AI, and Strategic Design of Digital Solutions.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Graduate Certificate, Cybersecurity

Obtained a Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. This specialized program enhanced expertise in cybersecurity principles and practices.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

MSc, Management Information Systems

Completed a Master of Science in Management Information Systems at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. This program focused on the strategic application of information technology in business.