top of page

AI Driven. Impact Focused. Vision Led.

Building What's Next. Right Now.

Welcome to my professional portfolio—where technology, strategy, and impact converge. I’m Tara, a leader in AI-driven innovation and digital transformation, dedicated to building systems that empower people and organizations to thrive.

IMG_3590.JPG

About Me

Tara is a visionary technology leader driving AI-powered innovation across corporate, civic, and social impact sectors. With 14+ years leading digital transformation, she designs systems that solve today’s challenges and anticipate tomorrow’s opportunities.

 

She specializes in building AI-enabled platforms, modernizing legacy environments, and leading end-to-end transformations that boost agility and unlock new value. Her leadership blends technical expertise with creativity and clarity, empowering teams to deliver technology that matters.

 

Committed to innovation and inclusion, Tara has accelerated product launches, strengthened data foundations, and championed ethical AI and digital equity in both corporate and nonprofit arenas. She also mentors through Women in Technology, Girls Who Code, Girls Inc., and the Emma Bowen Foundation, cultivating diverse talent and expanding access to tech pathways.

 

Guided by curiosity and impact, Tara envisions a future where AI amplifies creativity, data drives equity, and digital ecosystems strengthen communities. Outside of work, she enjoys photography, painting, action films, and family time.

Modern Gaming Setup

Honors & Awards

NCAA March Madness Live

Emmy for NCAA March Madness Live
Cynopsis Digital Model D Awards For The Best TV Everywhere App

 

Team Coco Sync App​

​Emmy For Outstanding Creative Achievement In Interactive Media

​

The Big Bang Theory App

Summit Creative Award Silver Award

PromaxBDA Global Excellence Gold Awards 

 

Falling Skies Sync App

Summit Emerging Media Visionary Award

 

Experience

Professional Highlights

VP, Tech, Data & Digital Products

Vital Voices Global Partnership

Senior Director, Product Management

Strava

Senior Director, Product Management & Performance

WarnerMedia

Driving enterprise-wide digital transformation across product, engineering, and data, deploying AI to cut reporting cycles from 6 months to 3 weeks and scaling infrastructure to support 10M+ annual interactions. Launched a global community platform with 75% engagement and embedded AI/ML in humanitarian response increasing global outreach.

Led product strategy and lifecycle management, unlocking new market segments and delivering a 20% lift in ARPU. Doubled the product management team, embedded agile frameworks to accelerate speed-to-market, and positioned Strava as a digital leader in fitness innovation.

Coordinated research activities, monitored project progress, and facilitated collaboration between research team members, ensuring alignment with research objectives and timelines.Directed digital product innovation across global media platforms, boosting ad revenue by 35% and scaling engagement through transformative UX. Piloted immersive viewing experiences with NBA, Intel, and Meta, earning two Emmy Awards, while forging strategic partnerships with Apple, Amazon, and Google to expand distribution reach.

Education

Academic Achievements

Master of Science, Human-Computer Interaction
DePaul University, Chicago IL 

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
 University of Massachusetts-Lowell, Lowell, MA

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, NC

Product Strategy 
Northwestern University  – Kellogg School of Management, Evanston, IL

Executive Presence and Influence: Persuasive Leadership
​University of Pennsylvania – Wharton School, Philadelphia, PA

IT/IS Project Management 
Villanova University, Villanova, PA

Certified Scrum Product Owner
Brain Trust Consulting Group, Atlanta, GA

Solution Key Button

Areas of Expertise

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Strategy

  • Data Platforms, Analytics, and Governance

  • Enterprise Architecture & Cloud Modernization

  • Cybersecurity, Privacy & Risk (GDPR, HIPPA, NIST)

  • Product-Led Growth & Innovation Lifecycle

  • Technical Operations & Business Continuity  

  • Product-Led Growth & Monetization Strategy

  • Board & Stakeholder Engagement

“I've had the pleasure of working with Tara in her role as a product management executive at Turner. She is an out of the box thinker with strong technical acumen. Tara introduced technical product management processes and facilitated collaborative prioritization with cross-functional teams to enable the right products to be delivered to our consumers. There are select people in an organization you can trust to carry the full responsibility of the product management lifecycle, and Tara is one of those individuals. I would highly recommend her."

Raghu Polavarapu,

Former VP, Digital Operations (TBS, TNT, & TCM)

at Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. 

Get in Touch

bottom of page