Verizon

Transforming the digital platform landscape by bringing business and technical agility through Generative AI driven Martech innovation, Enterprise Content Management platform modernization, Enterprise DAM asset consolidation and process improvement through automation.

Digital / AI Strategist and Architect

T. Rowe Price

Responsible for Digital Marketing technology strategy, governance, and architecture across digital, content, data, analytics and campaign automation. Focused on enabling digital transformation across the Organization leveraging platforms such as Adobe Experience Cloud, SalesForce etc.

Vice President, Digital Marketing & Platforms

SapientRazorfish

Responsible for client program success for strategic clients
•	Drive full client programs from pre-sales involvement through strategy, planning, implementation(s), and ongoing insight and operational services
•	Manage a portfolio of client programs in the $10-30M range (on average)
•	Ensure successful digital and platforms delivery initiatives with emphasis on Commerce
•	Digitize claims process for a health and life insurance company. GWL had a company mandate to automate their manual claims process as part of their digital transformation program. Managed a team of business analysts, technologists and developers to define business requirements, conduct sprint planning, design their future content website using Adobe Experience Management and eCommerce site using SAP hybris.
•	Reimagine the brand experience for a global retailer. Managed a team of UX designers, UI developers to create state of the art, unified experience for the consumer across the browsing, ordering and payment processes.
•	Increase competitiveness through eCommerce. As the Delivery Lead, developed the Sprint plan, captured the business requirements for order capture, product data model, payment and SAP integration for tax and shipping. Responsibility included drafting their integrated digital marketing plan across web, social, mobile, ecommerce.

Senior Director - Digital Marketing, e-Commerce 

HCL America

A key member of the digital leadership team for this multinational IT services company. Lead strategist and leader in newly formed digital practice that increased application need for digital innovation. Ensure resource utilization, reducing lead time, and developing digital SaaS/PaaS platform architectures, micro-services, and mobile apps. Digitize research process and lead process digitization and innovation playbook for clients.	
•	Manage and lead UX team, ensuring high resource utilization 
•	Develop digital SaaS/PaaS platform architecture consisting of prebuilt business services composed through microservices, mobile app, event based, multitenant framework, social analytics, predictive data analytics based recommendation engine and adaptive content engine
•	Help formulate market strategy for digital services, promoting value added, end-to-end service
•	Build innovative solutions for use cases for marketing, supplier and service management, employee productivity, as well as social, mobile and data analytics integration
•	Proactively managed risks at a toys retailer for ATG e-commerce re-platforming program, successfully integrating 40+ third party vendors
•	Improved user productivity and transformed digital customer experience of pricing, markdown and promotions processes for a specialty retail chain store in NY.
•	Overhaul digital experience of program scheduling and contract software from .NET to Java migration program for a major media company in NY
•	Lead process digitization and innovation playbook for clients, supporting digital transformation and business model innovation work

Digital Program Director / VP Digital Transformation 

Deloitte Digital

Directly led and oversaw wide range of web, portal, SAP, b2b/b2c e-Commerce, mobility and information management technology projects, working with clients to deliver on time and in budget.
•	Liaised closely with clients to adopt leading UX/UI practices including role based modeling, persona analysis, card sorting, usability workshops, sitemap design, low and high fidelity wireframes, visual style guides, heuristic analysis, ecommerce usability, information architecture
•	Rolled out ERP based solutions such as SAP Fiori, SAPUI5, SAP Web Dynpros, SAP portal, hybris, SAP based Java apps, and SAP-based Open text integration 
•	Acted as Global Alliance Project Manager for EMC Cloud /Deloitte Alliance, implementing global sales strategy around PaaS, IaaS, cloud security, SAP and converged infrastructure 
•	Led end-to-end proposal and delivery of a complex, global, large-scale program to improve HP’s sales quotas for the sales & marketing team, delivering $10M program with team of 20 onsite and 80 offshore staff
•	Project managed and architected $4M Sysco SAP b2b Consumer and Intranet Portal, supporting 500,000 users, with leadership of global team of 15 onsite and 75 offshore staff
•	Coordinated effectively with other C-level executives and business leads to define program level governance, project alignment, metrics, budget tracking and planning
•	Delivered a complex enterprise level transformation project with massive scope that included b2b ecommerce, employee self-service, manager self-service, CRM (customer relationship management), billing and accounts receivables, payment gateways, credit card processing, SRM (Supplier Relationship Management), MDM (Master Data Management), analytics, workflow, collaboration, and mobile web order management application 
•	Architected Asset Intelligence based IoT solution using Axeda Machine Cloud, turning machine data into useful information, build and run innovative M2M applications

Senior Manager, Technology

Provided hands-on client facing support, overseeing complex project architecture, on-time delivery, budgetary adherence and management of on- and off-shore teams of more than 100 personnel.
•	Integrated multiple SAP systems successfully. The company required automating sales floor planning process for multiple SAP systems. Led project team of 25 members to meet scope, schedule and cost parameters of critical $3M project. Assessed master data needs, enterprise data strategy, and analyzed available technology options. Delivered project as specified and improved stock availability, boosting sales revenue.
•	Implemented a B2B e-commerce website for managing licenses. Adobe needed a website to manage product licenses. Led team of eight SME’s. As an architect, gathered high-quality functional specification and user requirements including sitemap, wireframes, screen flows, and visual style guides. Enabled Adobe to successfully manage their licenses effectively using a robust technology platform.
•	Improved Lockheed Martin's portal performance. Selected as SME to improve poorly performing Lockheed Martin SAP supply portal. Defined project scope and led the team in solving all problems. Achieved desired performance levels by properly sizing systems, setting testing strategy, and ensuring high availability. Earned complete customer satisfaction by resolving the end-to-end system performance problem.
•	Developed portal strategy, HR portal vision and identified supporting technology for Avaya HR Website Strategy, developing work plan and estimation model for portal implementation project

Manager

Philips Lighting

eCommerce lead, CRM solution delivery and project management. Business relationships development.
•	Successfully led the TradeLink channel management portal implementation project by providing portal planning, design, integration and analysis expertise
•	Shaped e-commerce technology strategy, developed product roadmaps and captured business drivers, applications areas, process areas, information areas, functional scope, technical targets
•	Improved project performance by 20 % through project organization objectives, metrics and systems 
•	Improved ‘Independent Assurance’ process maturity by leading a team of 7 managers and 1 director of business excellence to implement controls based on COBIT (Control objectives for Information technology)
•	Established application architecture standards, programming standards, reusability and overall efficiency as a member of the Architecture Review Board

Web/eCommerce Lead

Fieldglass

Created a B2B extranet web application for Fieldglass Inc. for the procurement of professional services by customers from the vendors. Developed XML based web services and obtained certification from Accenture for integration with Ariba Network.

Lead Software Engineer

Maars Software International Ltd.

Developed an innovative Java-JSP-Documentum API web content management workflow solution, Developed business reports in SD, MM and SM modules, batch data transfer from legacy system into SAP.

SAP Consultant

INDIAN RAILWAYS

Member of the prestigious IRSEE (Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers). To get selected into IRSEE, more than 100,000s of engineers compete annually and the top 100 get selected into the IRSEE service. 
Managed a team of 25 technical engineers and 500 staff across 5 maintenance depots. Maintenance and Construction of Railway Rolling Stock and Electric Traction lines. Oversight of Information Systems such as SCADA. 
Responsibility included maintenance, inspection, and construction of Electric Traction lines spanning over 200 miles, managing maintenance, inspection, and production of Railway Rolling stock locomotives powered by large elextric machines. 
Also responsible for maintenance and high availability of power stations, HVAC lines, transformers, generators, curcuit breakers, electric control systems and other electrical equipment.

Divisional Executive Engineer

Rabi Jay is a visionary leader in digital transformation and Enterprise AI, with over 15 years of pioneering technology-led change within diverse industries. His expertise extends beyond AI-driven marketing technology innovations to include leading-edge developments in generative AI, platform modernization, and the enhancement of operational efficiency through automated and intelligent workflows. Rabi holds an impressive array of certifications from AWS, Azure, SAP, ITIL, TOGAF, to SAFe Agile, demonstrating a profound mastery over both the technical intricacies and strategic dimensions of digital and AI innovations.

In his tenure as a Global Alliance Manager at Deloitte, Rabi Jay has spearheaded transformative international projects in retail, aerospace, and software technology sectors, showcasing unparalleled leadership and a strategic mindset capable of navigating complex global challenges. As a Vice President of Digital Transformation, he was instrumental in devising an innovative integrated approach that synergizes human-centered design with cutting-edge AI platforms and change management, grounded in design thinking and process reengineering principles.

A distinguished author and speaker, Rabi Jay has contributed profoundly to the discourse on AI and cloud technology. His publications include a comprehensive guide on SAP NetWeaver Portal Technology by McGraw-Hill and a seminal work, "Enterprise AI in the Cloud" published by Wiley in 2024. He is currently a technical reviewer for Wiley’s forthcoming book on "Building Generative AI Applications using Large Language Models," highlighting his expertise in the forefront of AI technology. His LinkedIn newsletter, “Enterprise AI Transformation – Playbook for Professionals and Businesses to Implement AI,” is a testament to his dedication to advancing knowledge on generative AI and cloud technology adoption.

Beyond his professional accolades, Rabi Jay is an advocate for the ethical use of AI, frequently addressing the social implications of technology and promoting responsible AI practices in his writings and talks. His commitment to personal growth is evident through his interests in yoga and meditation, complementing his professional endeavors with a focus on mindfulness and well-being. He is also an avid traveler, golfer, and ping pong enthusiast.

Rabi Jay

Jim Woods

Seattle Consulting Group

I work with CHROs, CEOs, and Heads of People who’ve done everything they were told: leadership training, engagement strategies, DEI rollouts—yet they’re still losing the right people.

Why?
Because their systems weren’t designed to hold performance when pressure hits.

As CEO of Seattle Consulting Group, I’ve spent the past two decades helping organizations across North America do one thing:

Replace cultural aspiration with execution infrastructure.

I’m the architect of:

The Woods HR Power Model™, used to replace Ulrich’s outdated structure

The Enterprise Execution Map™, now used by Fortune 500s and governments to enforce leadership standards

The Trust Imperative™ and Burn It Theory™, designed to help leaders make decisions that hold under pressure

I’ve advised national banks, energy giants, government agencies, and scaling tech firms—each of them facing the same problem:
Too much leadership theatre. Not enough operational enforcement.

We don’t teach values.
We build the systems that turn them into behavior.

CEO & Enterprise System Architect

Woods Kovalova Group

Co-Founder & CEO – Woods Kovalova Group
June 1998 – August 2022 | Global | Full-time

Jim Woods co-founded Woods Kovalova Group, a global consulting and training firm focused on leadership development, diversity strategy, and organizational culture transformation. For over two decades, he led strategic engagements for Fortune 500s, government agencies, and mission-driven organizations across more than 50 countries.

Under his leadership, the firm delivered executive coaching, DEI programs, and large-scale training initiatives that helped organizations build inclusive, high-accountability cultures aligned with performance goals. His work supported clients through mergers, leadership transitions, and systemic culture change—moving beyond performative efforts to measurable impact.

In 2022, Jim transitioned operations to Canada and launched Seattle Consulting Group Canada, expanding the firm’s capabilities with proprietary leadership frameworks designed for today’s volatile and high-pressure business environment.

Co-Founder & CEO (WKG)

Villanova University

As an adjunct professor at Villanova University, Jim Woods integrates over 25 years of executive leadership and global consulting experience into a curriculum focused on leadership development, organizational culture, and strategic change. His teaching bridges theory and practice—equipping students to lead with clarity, resilience, and real-world credibility.

Drawing from his experience at Woods Kovalova Group and the principles behind The Kindness Paradox™, Jim challenges students to navigate the tension between empathy and accountability in today’s high-stakes business environments. His courses are built to foster critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and the leadership agility required in complex, rapidly evolving organizations.

Students gain actionable frameworks and tools that extend far beyond the classroom—preparing them to lead change, build trust, and drive performance with integrity.

Adjunct Professor

Colorado Technical University

At Colorado Technical University, Jim Woods served as adjunct faculty, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in leadership, organizational behavior, and management strategy. Drawing from his global consulting experience, Jim focused on bridging academic theory with real-world leadership application—equipping students to lead effectively in complex, high-pressure environments.

His teaching emphasized practical decision-making, ethical leadership, and the behavioral dynamics that shape high-performing teams. Through case-based learning and executive-level insights, Jim helped students develop the mindset and skills required to lead organizational change with clarity and confidence.

Leadership hasn’t just broken — it’s outsourced its accountability. HR paid the price.
Jim Woods, CEO of Seattle Consulting Group and bestselling author of HR Unchained, created the Woods HR Power Model™ to re-engineer HR into the operating core of the business.
Clients include Whirlpool, the U.S. Army, the Government of Canada, MITRE, and Disney.

Leadership hasn’t just broken — it has outsourced its accountability. HR paid the price.

Most companies are still trying to solve 2025 problems with a 1995 HR playbook. In too many boardrooms, CHROs are hired to lead without power, fix behavior without systems, and take the blame when strategy stalls.

For CEOs, this is the hidden execution risk. Without structural authority and enforcement systems, even the best CHRO will fail — and the cost of replacing them is measured in millions.

Jim Woods, CEO of Seattle Consulting Group and bestselling author of HR Unchained, created the Woods HR Power Model™ to solve that risk. His enterprise framework re-engineers HR into the operating core of the business — restoring control over execution, enforcement, and results.

Seattle Consulting Group works with CEOs who want to protect their CHRO investment, close authority gaps, and end performance drift. And for CHROs, the goal is clear: stop being blamed for cultural breakdowns they didn’t cause, and gain the system-level authority to make execution permanent.

While most consultants recycle influence models, Woods builds enforcement systems. Where others promise alignment, he diagnoses authority gaps — and closes them fast.

Through tactical intensives, advisory, and executive briefings, his team helps leadership:

End the blame cycle by aligning authority with accountability

Install structural power where performance depends on it

Embed execution systems that survive leadership changes

Clients include Whirlpool, the U.S. Army, the Government of Canada, MITRE, and Disney.

Woods doesn’t quote Covey. He writes what comes after Ulrich — and delivers it in enforceable enterprise design.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant

Unlock Potential: Canada's Pinnacle DEI & Sexual Harassment Consultation Firm

In a society where unity is born from individual strengths, it's vital that every voice is honored and uplifted. Beyond routine diversity metrics, true progress lies in cultivating a space where all perspectives thrive. This authentic approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is the cornerstone of transformative businesses.

Woods Kovalova Group represents Canada’s zenith in DEI and sexual harassment consulting. Our devotion isn't fleeting; it's foundational. The recognition we've gained and our commendable culture attest to our mastery. True DEI-rooted businesses don't just meet an ethical benchmark – they redefine success.

Visionary Engagement
Together with your leaders, we architect a DEI strategy that harmonizes with your core values.

Leading Authentically
We emphasize marginalized voices, cultivating a united, purposeful front. Our focus ensures leadership is aligned and transformative in action.

Informed by Insights
Our data-driven approach charts your DEI journey, transforming aspirations into concrete outcomes.

Wisdom & Lasting Principles
Our guidance merges scholarly knowledge with real-world experiences, offering insights rooted in time-tested truths.

Enabling Transformation
More than strategies, we equip you with comprehensive tools that infuse DEI into every facet of your organization.

Join Woods Kovalova Group, where we see potential not as a static trait but as a force to elevate. Together, let’s sculpt an inclusive horizon.

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