Ann Juliette Chouinard Rail
Montreal
Summary
Hybrid business and technology professional with a proven ability to bridge strategic vision and technical execution. Expertise in product ownership, AI-driven automation, and digital transformation, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, requirement gathering, and Agile product development. Skilled in aligning business objectives with scalable automation and data strategies, optimizing workflows, and driving adoption of new technologies. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions, ensuring efficiency, and maximizing business value. Recognized for strategic thinking, adaptability, and a results-driven approach to innovation and process improvement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Consultant, AI, Data & Automation
Talsom
01.2024 - Current
- Designed and implemented AI-driven solutions, automation frameworks, and data strategies to enhance business decision-making and efficiency
- Led process automation initiatives, including workflow automation and RPA, to streamline operations and reduce costs
- Facilitated requirement-gathering sessions and stakeholder workshops to align AI and automation projects with business objectives
- Acted as a liaison between business and technical teams, translating user needs into actionable requirements for AI and automation products
- Oversaw the end-to-end delivery of AI, data, and automation projects in Agile environments, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
Consultant, change management
Talsom
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Led digital transformation initiatives by aligning business needs with technology solutions, ensuring seamless adoption and operational efficiency
- Facilitated stakeholder workshops and requirement-gathering sessions to define priorities, refine product roadmaps, and enhance user experience
- Acted as a bridge between business and technical teams, translating user needs into actionable product requirements and backlog items
- Developed and executed change management strategies, including training, communication plans, and adoption metrics to support product rollouts
- Worked in Agile environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive iterative improvements and ensure product-market fit
Consultant, Marketing Automation (Business Analyst & Product Ownership)
Solution Metrix
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Led the analysis, design, and implementation of marketing automation solutions, aligning business objectives with technical capabilities
- Defined product requirements, user stories, and backlog priorities, ensuring seamless integration of automation tools within marketing ecosystems
- Facilitated workshops with stakeholders to gather requirements, optimize workflows, and enhance customer engagement strategies
- Acted as a liaison between business and development teams, translating marketing needs into functional specifications and automation workflows
- Monitored performance metrics and iterated on automation strategies to improve conversion rates, campaign efficiency, and user experience
Automation & Corporate Tax Analyst
R&D Partners
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Designed and implemented process optimization solutions to enhance operational efficiency
- Gathered business requirements and collaborated with stakeholders to develop automation roadmaps and optimize workflows
- Led finance, IT, and automation initiatives to translate business needs into functional specifications
- Developed data-driven insights and reporting dashboards to improve decision-making and ensure regulatory compliance
- Improved the PMO to drive efficiency in client services
Education
MBA - Gestion Des Affaires Numériques
Université Laval
Québec12-2024
BBA - Accountancy
Concordia University
Montreal01.2021
Skills
- Product Strategy & Vision – Experience aligning technology solutions (AI, automation, marketing automation) with business objectives
- Stakeholder Management & Requirement Gathering – Extensive background in facilitating workshops, translating business needs into technical specifications, and managing cross-functional teams
- Backlog & Roadmap Management – Defined product requirements, prioritized backlog items, and ensured alignment with business and user needs
- Agile & Iterative Development – Worked in Agile environments, collaborating with developers, designers, and business leaders to deliver iterative improvements
- Process Optimization & Automation – Deep understanding of workflow automation, RPA, and data-driven decision-making
- Change Management & Adoption Strategy – Expertise in driving user adoption, training, and communication for digital transformation projects
- Data-Driven Decision Making – Built dashboards, tracked KPIs, and iterated on strategies to improve product and process performance
- Technical Knowledge & Software Configuration – Experience working with Microsoft Power Platform, Dynamics, AI-driven automation, and enterprise software solutions (SAP, CRM, marketing automation tools)
- Cross-Functional Collaboration – Acted as a bridge between technical and business teams to ensure smooth implementation and execution
- User Experience & Customer Insights – Strong foundation in gathering and analyzing user needs to improve product-market fit
Certification
- Microsoft, Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate, 05/01/24, 05/01/25, CF3F4EDAAB420D78, Configure Microsoft Dataverse, Create apps using Microsoft Power Apps, Manage logic and process automation, Manage environments
- Microsoft, Power Platform Solution Architect Expert, 05/01/24, 05/01/25, 6AD08DDEFB40D7EE, Perform AI/Automation solution envisioning, Perform AI/Automation requirement analysis, Architect AI/Automation solutions, Implement AI/Automation solutions
- Prosci, Certified Change Practitioner, 01/01/23, Organizational Change Management, Applying Prosci's ADKAR Model, Leading Successful Organizational Change, Planning Change
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Consultant, AI, Data & Automation
Talsom
01.2024 - Current
Consultant, change management
Talsom
03.2022 - 01.2023
Consultant, Marketing Automation (Business Analyst & Product Ownership)
Solution Metrix
01.2021 - 12.2022
Automation & Corporate Tax Analyst
R&D Partners
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Microsoft, Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate, 05/01/24, 05/01/25, CF3F4EDAAB420D78, Configure Microsoft Dataverse, Create apps using Microsoft Power Apps, Manage logic and process automation, Manage environments
- Microsoft, Power Platform Solution Architect Expert, 05/01/24, 05/01/25, 6AD08DDEFB40D7EE, Perform AI/Automation solution envisioning, Perform AI/Automation requirement analysis, Architect AI/Automation solutions, Implement AI/Automation solutions
- Prosci, Certified Change Practitioner, 01/01/23, Organizational Change Management, Applying Prosci's ADKAR Model, Leading Successful Organizational Change, Planning Change
MBA - Gestion Des Affaires Numériques
Université Laval
BBA - Accountancy
Concordia University
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