Digital Transformation Data Science

AHMET ERSIN AKAL, MBA, BPMP

Eagan, MN 612-***-**** *****.****@*******.*** linkedin.com/in/ahmet-ersin-a-2908161

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Versatile executive leader in process intelligence, digital transformation, and technology strategy with over 15 years of global experience. Proven track record in product ownership, agile delivery, and revenue growth through strategic process optimization, automation, and advanced analytics.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Process Mining (Celonis, IBM), Agile Delivery (Scrum, Kanban), Digital Transformation, Data Science & Visualization (Tableau, SQL), Business Architecture, Strategic Program Leadership, AI/ML Integration, Cloud & API-based Systems, Vendor Management, SDLC, BPM, Salesforce, nCino.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

M & A Consulting LLC, St. Paul, MN

Managing Partner 2017 – Present

- Spearhead boutique consultancy providing strategic tech/process leadership using Celonis and business architecture.

- Delivered global growth, cost reduction, and digital readiness to diversified industries.

- Led multiple digital transformation engagements with proven gains in efficiency, decisioning, and ROI.

U.S. Bank Corp., Minneapolis, MN

AVP, Technology and Operations Services 2017 – 2024

- Led 57+ agile product releases using JIRA, VersionOne, and Confluence, saving $1.3M annually.

- Boosted digital transformation efforts with 53% conversion success and 27% project efficiency.

- Delivered process intelligence POVs showing 15–22% improvement using Celonis/IBM.

- Developed Tableau BI dashboards saving $235K–$475K annually.

- Orchestrated Salesforce-IBM BAW hybrid platform during Union Bank integration.

- Led $8.5M AI-driven digital marketing CRM deployment with Salesforce NBA.

University of Wisconsin, River Falls, WI

Associate Lecturer 2020 – 2023

- Taught Sales Analytics, focused on sales process decomposition, metrics, and OKRs.

MoneyGram International, Minneapolis, MN

Sr. Manager, Strategic Operations 2006 – 2016

- Led Oracle ERP (E-Business Suite) readiness for EMEAAP in $45M global program.

- Owned global agent onboarding platform; restructured using Salesforce.

- Drove 28–34% gains in efficiency and 28% revenue growth with process mining.

- Supported PE-backed strategic changes and enterprise-wide governance models.

Lemna Corp., Minneapolis, MN

VP, Business Development & Projects

- Led $240M hydro project in Turkey and $25M EPC in Venezuela.

- Collaborated with U.S. Export-Import Bank and OPIC on turnkey infrastructure.

EDUCATION

MBA, Industrial Management – Pacific States University, Los Angeles, CA

BS, Statistics & Operations Research – Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey

CERTIFICATIONS

Scrum Master, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Business Process Management Professional (BPMP), Data Science (Cornell), SQL & Shell Scripting (basic)

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