Meet Denise

I’m Denise, a transformation technology leader and working mom of three kiddos (my son and twins, now teenagers). Having navigated decades of business and technical transformation while raising a family, I know firsthand the challenges women face in balancing leadership of others with well-being in demanding environments.

My coaching and consulting are rooted in practical strategies and lived experience. I work with women and aspiring leaders at all levels to help them step into leadership with confidence, manage the pressures of complex technical initiatives, and build resilience in fast-paced workplaces. I focus on consensus-building, communication, and self-awareness so you can lead effectively while staying true to yourself.

Through interactive and rapid workshops, coaching sessions and consulting engagements, I guide women to integrate their whole selves including the realities of parenting, caregiving, and personal/spiritual  growth, into their careers. It is about more than output; let’s talk about creating sustainable success, joy, fun at work and fulfillment every single day.

I bring energy, clarity and tools that empower women in technology, teams heading up a hill of transformation and leaders seeking to change the energy of their workdays. 

If you are seeking to lead with clarity, deliver results without burning out and bring your full self to the table, together we will make that possible!

Professional Background

Digital Transformation & Data Strategy Executive

Denise partners with Fortune 500s and startups to modernize with AI, map out cricial data strategy, governance, high energy operating models that enable and sustain digital transformation.

With 20+ years of experience in financial services, healthcare, and defense, the exposure to leadership styles, op models, transformative change brings you a strategic technology leader bridging business and technology to deliver transformation at scale.

Executive Impact at Scale

20+

Years

Technology leader experience

$50M+

Portfolio

Programs delivered successfully

500+

Team Growth

Scaled startup to global presence

4

Countries

Global delivery expansion

Transformational leader specializing in enterprise data strategies, AI implementation, and organizational scaling. Expert in directing global delivery of data-driven modernization initiatives while building high-performing cross-functional teams across multiple industries.

Core Leadership Competencies

Strategic Program Leadership

Excellence in scaled Agile delivery, risk management, and deployment planning. Built governance structures and executive reporting processes for enterprise modernization initiatives.

Data & AI Enablement

Experienced in complex data governance across legacy landscapes. AI integration including LLMs, sentiment analysis, and generative models for enterprise transformation.

Executive Stakeholder Management

Principal contact for C-suite sponsors, aligning technology strategies with business goals. Facilitation decision-making forums and governance reviews with senior leadership.

Technology Transformation Portfolio

SVP Transformation Programs

Blankfactor | Jan 2023 – Oct 2025

  • Directed a $50M+ global transformation portfolio spanning AI, data, fintech, and healthcare modernization, overseeing budgets, staffing plans, and subcontractor performance across multiple workstreams.
  • Managed program lifecycle and risk governance, establishing program plans, milestone tracking, and risk registers to ensure on-time, within-budget, and within-scope delivery for Fortune 500 and life sciences clients.
  • Oversaw deployment of 26 scrum teams (100+ engineers across 4 countries), scaling workforce capacity by 40% through agile portfolio management, staffing strategy, and performance oversight.
  • Provided executive oversight of AI/ML adoption initiatives, embedding tools like GitHub Copilot into delivery workflows; managed risk assessments and success metrics to track productivity and compliance outcomes.

Financial Services Excellence

Head of Data Strategy & Advanced Analytics

T. Rowe Price | Feb 2018 – Jan 2023

Delivered multimillion-dollar business data transformation program for Retirement Plan Services. Built analytics capabilities, introduced scalable data science practices, and championed AI adoption while ensuring regulatory compliance.

01

Strategy Development

Architected comprehensive data monetization approach for legacy systems alignment

02

Governance Implementation

Built data sharing governance program from scratch with Legal and Compliance integration

03

Team Leadership

Managed 30-person Salesforce team delivering MDM and trust rules for global sales

Defense & Research Innovation

Senior Systems Engineering Lead

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Jul 2009 – Feb 2018

Led $20M Precision Medicine Analytics Platform and directed AI/ML research for DARPA and IARPA. Managed 100+ FTE teams across $30M+ programs including National Cyber Range development.

Precision Medicine Platform

$20M analytics initiative with Johns Hopkins Medicine

National Cyber
Range

DARPA partnership for national security capabilities

AI Research
Programs

Military-sponsored NLP and generative AI initiatives

Corporate Banking & Technology Leadership

KeyBank N.A.
Senior Technical Project Manager leading $14M Siebel CRM implementation for Corporate & Investment Banking. Managed vendors, contractors, and offshore resource contracts.
First Data Merchant Services
Strategic Integration Manager for SurePay joint venture. Led secure payment solutions and B2B authentication systems development.
Cap Gemini America
Senior Consultant managing Mercedes-Benz USA technology migration from mainframe to wireless networks across NY/NJ dealerships.
Citibank N.A.
Assistant Manager in Electronic Banking Division. Graduate of Citicorp Technical Associate Program developing E-banking products.

Technical Expertise & Platform Mastery

AI & Data Platforms

  • AWS (Glue, S3, EC2), Snowflake
  • Salesforce Cloud, Informatica
  • Data Lake Architecture, MDM
  • Copilot & ChatGPT Engineering

Financial Technology Systems

  • Payment Gateways (Stripe, Fiserv, FIS)
  • PCI-DSS Compliance
  • Subscription Billing & Reconciliation

Government Standards

  • NIST CSF, ISO & CIS Controls
  • SOC2, DISA STIG Compliance
  • NIST Risk Management Framework

Industry Recognition & Thought Leadership

Speaking Engagements

  • PayTech Women
  • Wonderwomen Tech
  • FinTech MeetUp

Academic Contributions

Adjunct Instructor at UMBC Training Centers (2010-2018). Guest Lecturer at Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering covering Systems Engineering and Agile Methods.

Speaking Awards & Recognition

Multiple Special Achievement Awards at JHU APL for Leadership and Innovation. KeyBank Chairman’s Award Winner 2005.

Ready to Transform Your Enterprise?

Partner with a proven executive who combines strategic vision with operational excellence. Let’s discuss how data-driven transformation can accelerate your business objectives and competitive advantage.

Trusted advisor to executives driving measurable transformation outcomes

Financial Services, Healthcare, and Defense