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Scott Schultz

@scottschultz

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Senior strategy and operational excellence leader specializing in AI, Microsoft Azure, and digital transformation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek leadership roles driving AI and cloud-based business transformation, working with cross-functional teams and C-suite partners to scale solutions and align investments.

I am a senior strategy and operational excellence executive with over 15 years driving digital transformation, AI implementations, and Microsoft Business Applications engagements. I have led large cross-functional teams, launched 100+ Microsoft offerings, and directed multimillion-dollar cloud and AI programs that increased revenue and improved operational efficiency.

I excel at translating business needs into clear priorities, mapping dependencies, aligning investments, and cultivating C-suite relationships to influence strategic decisions. My background includes capability development, governance for AI and data, and significant experience optimizing delivery models and cost structures to scale global operations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Global Leader of Platforms and Applications

Rackspace

Apr 2024 - Apr 2025 (1 year)

Led a 65-member unit focused on Azure and AI solutions, transitioned the business unit offshore to improve delivery efficiency and reduce costs, and launched 100+ Microsoft offerings to significantly increase licensing and services revenue.

Azure AI ML Cloud Operations Roadmapping Financial Reporting

Business Transformation Practice Leader

Capgemini Invent

Jun 2021 - Oct 2023 (2 years 4 months)

Directed AI-driven Microsoft business applications engagements to automate customer support and improve service quality, led data engineering teams for global AI applications, and guided practice investment decisions aligned to Microsoft strategic initiatives.

Microsoft Dynamics Data Engineering AI Governance Stakeholder Management Practice Investment Customer Support Automation Strategic Consulting

Digital Transformation Practice Leader

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Sep 2019 - Aug 2020 (11 months)

Led 14 AI projects improving operational efficiency and ensured 99% uptime for a key client; increased nonprofit fundraising by 21% via AI-driven marketing and improved utilization from 27% to 85% through a 3-year growth strategy.

AI Strategy Data Analytics IT Governance Growth Strategy Fundraising Analytics

Business Applications Practice Leader

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Apr 2014 - Dec 2018 (4 years 8 months)

Led cross-functional Microsoft Azure and Dynamics 365 teams to design AI-driven strategies, enforce data governance and security, and manage global partner relationships to deliver scalable cloud and application solutions.

Dynamics 365 Azure Data Governance Security Architecture Partner Management Solution Design Vendor Management

Vice President of Business Solutions

Celebrity Development

Sep 2001 - Apr 2014 (12 years 7 months)

Led digital transformation initiatives including a 1,200-user Salesforce deployment, a 90-day CRM/ERP rapid implementation saving 20% costs, and managed a $10M cloud transformation for a metropolitan 311 contact center supporting 1,300 agents.

Salesforce ERP Implementation Cloud Transformation Program Management Pre Sales Go To Market

Business Design Practice Lead

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Senior strategy and operational excellence leader focused on Microsoft Azure and AI solutions; led a 65-member unit, transitioned operations offshore to reduce costs, and launched 100+ Microsoft offerings to drive licensing and professional services revenue.