
Russ Abrams
@russabrams
Transformation executive at PowerLeanSigma.com who developed an AI-enabled improvement framework for enterprise digital reinvention.
What I'm looking for
At PowerLeanSigma.com, I founded an advisory practice for enterprise clients, bringing together AI-enabled continuous improvement, process mining, and digital operating model design. I developed the Power Lean Sigma framework to guide digital reinvention toward measurable financial outcomes.
At US Bank, I designed KPI frameworks and execution governance for 38 teams and 12,000+ employees, reporting performance insights to executive leadership. Redesigning workflows and rebalancing demand reduced capacity costs by 33% while maintaining SLA performance and improving customer experience.
At Schwab, I redesigned operating models and governance that compressed platform go-live timelines from 80 days to 10 days, accelerated approximately $500M in cash flow, and cut launch issues by 85%. I also supported capacity planning for Schwab's Intelligent Investing platform with investment teams and algorithm developers.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder & Strategic Advisor
PowerLeanSigma.com
Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Founded an advisory practice bringing AI-enabled continuous improvement, process mining, and digital operating model design to enterprise clients through project, fractional, and interim engagements.
Designed KPI frameworks and execution governance reported to executive leadership across 38 teams and 12,000+ employees. Reduced capacity costs by 33% while maintaining SLA performance and improving customer experience.
Principal, Information Infrastructure Operations
Schwab
May 2019 - Nov 2021 (2 years 6 months)
Led large-scale transformation across product deployment and infrastructure delivery in a highly regulated environment. Compressed platform go-live timelines from 80 days to 10 days, accelerating approximately $500M in cash flow.
Led a 16-person global analytics team through an enterprise analytics transformation. Improved marketing and operational precision by 32% through KPI redesign and enterprise dashboard deployment.
Founder & Senior Transformation Consultant
Manna Solutions
Oct 2008 - Nov 2017 (9 years 1 month)
Built and ran a transformation consultancy serving clients including AT&T, Allstream, Moen, Jet Container, and Kohler, delivering $200M+ in measurable value.
Led North American and international operations transformation programs. Reduced failed activations from 28% to 5% through workflow redesign and governance clarity.
Strategy Consultant
Advised Fortune 500 clients on enterprise strategy, performance measurement, and data-informed operating model design.
Manager, Lean Sigma Master Black Belt
L Brands
Implemented performance and data-driven process governance across retail operations, improving operational efficiency and decision quality at national scale.
Director of Tax Policy Analysis
Led large-scale data analysis and governance initiatives shaping statewide tax policy.
Six Sigma Black Belt
Led data-driven improvement initiatives for intelligence agencies and government clients, strengthening analytics, controls, and execution discipline.
Manager & Lean Sigma Master Black Belt
Optimized global operational data and measurement frameworks across private and public sectors, including Defense and Intelligence. Certified as Master Black Belt at IBM.
Researcher
Conducted data-intensive research and analysis informing public policy and governance decisions.
Motor Sergeant
United States Army Reserve
Managed logistics, maintenance operations, and readiness metrics; held Top Secret security clearance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Indiana University
Bachelor of Science, Policy Analysis
Grade: Cum Laude
Bachelor of Science in Policy Analysis, Cum Laude, with minors in Economics and Statistics.
IBM
Master Black Belt, Lean Sigma
Lean Sigma Master Black Belt certification from IBM.
PROSCI
Certified Change Practitioner, Change Management
Certified Change Practitioner certification from PROSCI.
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate, Data Analysis
Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300) certification.
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals, Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals certification.
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: Power Platform App Maker Associate, Power Platform
Microsoft Power Platform App Maker certification.
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified Trainer, Training
Microsoft Certified Trainer certification.
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate, Data Analytics
Microsoft Fabric certification.
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, Cloud Computing
Azure Fundamentals certification.
Celonis
Celonis Fundamentals, Process Mining
Celonis Fundamentals certification.
ITIL
ITIL Foundation, IT Service Management
ITIL Foundation certification.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
PowerLeanSigma.comSalary expectations
Social media
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