Erika H.

Erika H.

Product Executive | Digital Transformation Strategist | AI/ML Leader | Driving $250M Platform Launches | ex-American Express & ex-Verizon | Insurance, Finance, Tech, Retail & Telecom

10 yrs experience · Houston, TX · <10 hrs/week

About

As a product executive with 10+ years of cross-industry experience across insurance, finance, telecom, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing, I lead high-performing global teams to deliver digital innovation with clarity, velocity, and quantifiable impact. Specialized in digital transformation for regulated industries. ✓ Digital Transformation Expertise My strategic vision is matched by hands-on execution expertise. I've architected billion-dollar roadmaps while building the practical frameworks that bring these visions to life. I excel at modernizing legacy systems, having orchestrated enterprise-wide transformations that eliminated $5M+ in technical debt while maintaining service continuity. ✓ AI/ML Implementation Leadership • Launched AI/ML health profile prediction platform with an exceptional 6-month conception-to-- market timeline • Pioneered AI-driven risk assessment platforms, improving classification accuracy to 90% • Developed machine learning driver analytics, generating new insurance discount opportunities • Created data-driven frameworks, accelerating feature adoption rates by 28% ✓ Product Growth & Revenue Impact • Built and scaled product organizations across North America, Europe, and LATAM, supporting channels that drove $16.67M in trailing twelve months' gross revenue • Delivered $348K in operational savings through innovative process improvements • Reduced time-to-market by 75% through the implementation of hybrid Agile frameworks • Created $625K in new premium streams through targeted product enhancements ✓ Team Building & Leadership Philosophy • Led global product teams across three continents with 92% retention rates • Accelerated agile methodology adoption from 0% to 51% in just 8 months while managing multimillion-dollar portfolios • Mentored 245+ professionals throughout my career while earning multiple certifications • Developed engagement models aligning 98% of development efforts with business objectives My approach blends bold direction with meticulous execution: I set ambitious strategic goals, then architect the frameworks, teams, and processes needed to achieve them. I excel at the intersection of strategic product vision and technological innovation, particularly in predictive analytics and digital transformation initiatives. Let's connect if you're seeking a proven product leader with the experience to scale innovation, unify global teams, and drive meaningful outcomes at the intersection of technology and strategy.

Education

  • Broward CollegeManagement Information Systems, General
  • Texas Southern UniversityBachelor of Business Administration - BBA

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