NILOOFAR SHATERIAN-GHIGLIA
Los Angeles
Summary
Visionary transformation leader with 20 years of experience in designing enterprise-scale technology solutions and 15 years in producing international peace initiatives and independent films. Expertise in systems architecture, AI-driven cultural analysis, and creative direction. Skilled in translating complex concepts into scalable systems and impactful narratives, driving collaboration across technology, media, and nonprofit sectors.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Producer / Director
Durgalite
01.2014 - Current
- Produced and directed three feature-length films: The Peace Experience, The Ascending Age, and the fantasy trilogy Shawl of Manu, enhancing narrative diversity in independent cinema.
- Produced 15-part documentary interview series Guided by Devotion, showcasing insights from spiritual teachers and cultural leaders to promote awareness of international peace initiatives.
- Led productions from concept development through post-production, coordinating creative teams and managing schedules, budgets, and international collaborations to ensure timely delivery of high-quality content.
Transformation Coach
Society Altruistic
Los Angeles
01.2010 - Current
- Led international peace and transformation programs across the U.S. and Europe.
- Conducted AI-assisted cultural and conflict analysis across 20+ countries, enhancing understanding of diverse perspectives using emerging research technologies including ChatGPT and Claude.
- Designed and facilitated workshops on sustainability, innovation, creativity, and personal transformation, empowering participants to implement actionable change.
- Co-developed the “Life Script Methodology,” integrating film production, psychology, yoga philosophy, and storytelling practices.
- Directed fundraising campaigns and sponsorship development, strengthening community engagement and support for transformation initiatives.
Project Manager / Account Manager
eMarketingVS
San Francisco
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Led Agile delivery of NPost social media CMS platform, ensuring timely completion and alignment with client objectives using Jira, Confluence, and MS Project.
- Directed branding customizations and social media integrations for digital publishing clients, enhancing user engagement and brand consistency.
- Coordinated UAT, regression, and integration testing across Drupal, WordPress, and MySQL environments, ensuring quality standards and seamless deployment.
- Delivered cloud-based mobile applications with integrated campaign marketing functionality.
Business Systems Analyst
American Honda Motor Company
Torrance
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Led analysis and delivery of a reusable Web Parts Catalog platform supporting Honda, Acura, Motorcycle, and Power Equipment divisions.
- Liaised with dealer networks in North America, Latin America, and Japan to enhance communication and collaboration.
- Facilitated requirements workshops to align global stakeholders on unified business solutions, ensuring clarity and consensus.
- Managed schedules, budgets, and reporting while coordinating multiple teams across Agile and Waterfall initiatives to streamline project delivery.
Systems Analyst
Walt Disney Studios
Burbank
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Led enterprise requirements analysis for PeopleSoft-to-SAP ERP migration initiatives.
- Conducted leadership interviews across 20+ business units to define migration strategy and perform GAP analysis.
- Designed logical data models to enhance enterprise financial reporting and ensure audit compliance.
Lead Systems Analyst
Vivendi Universal
Studio City
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Defined financial EAI architecture and enterprise data warehouse strategy, enhancing data accessibility for global film and home entertainment divisions.
- Established ETL scalability standards and audit control procedures, ensuring robust data integrity and compliance across systems.
- Designed FACT and dimensional data models in collaboration with DB2 and SQL architecture teams.
- Supported enterprise web portal and middleware initiatives for global film operations.
Lead Architect
AIG SunAmerica
Century City
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Developed UML-based enterprise system matrices and remediation roadmaps used by executive leadership.
- Supervised Y2K compliance and systems remediation initiatives to ensure uninterrupted business continuity.
- Designed a lifecycle inventory tracking repository for enterprise software assets.
- Conducted enterprise-wide usability and Y2K systems assessments to identify vulnerabilities in financial operations.
Education
M.A. - Psychology
University of Santa Monica
B.S. - Biochemistry, Neurology, Computer Science
University of California, Los Angeles
Enterprise Application Integration / Architecture - David Linthicum
SAGA Software
Globalization in the 21st Century - Switzerland
Swiss Economic Forum
PL/SQL, C++, Oracle Web Development -
UCLA Extension
Informatica PowerMart Design Certification -
Biosonic Enterprises
Sound Healing & Polarity Therapy -
Biosonic Enterprises
Art Therapy & Dance Therapy -
UCLA Extension
Skills
- Film Production & Directing
- Documentary Story Development
- Strategy & Analysis
- Requirements Gathering (BRD, FRD, SRS)
- GAP Analysis & Process Optimization
- Stakeholder Workshops & Facilitation
- Team Leadership & Global Coordination
- Cross-Cultural Collaboration
- Agile / Scrum & Waterfall Delivery
- Jira
- Confluence
- MS Project
- SharePoint
- Visio
- Lucidchart
- Creative Technology Tools
- AI-Assisted Research & Cultural Analysis
- Data Warehousing & ETL
- SQL
- DB2
- C
- UML
- API & Middleware Integration
- ChatGPT
- Claude
- GitHub
- Triggerwareai
- Final Cut Pro
- StudioBinder
- Shot Designer
- FilmuStage
- Coaching & Transformational Facilitation
- Fundraising & Sponsorship Development
- FilmuStage
Education Certifications
- M.A., Psychology, University of Santa Monica
- B.S., Biochemistry / Neurology / Computer Science, University of California, Los Angeles
- Enterprise Application Integration / Architecture, SAGA Software (David Linthicum)
- Globalization in the 21st Century, Swiss Economic Forum, Switzerland
- PL/SQL, C++, Oracle Web Development, UCLA Extension
- Informatica PowerMart Design Certification
- Sound Healing & Polarity Therapy, Biosonic Enterprises
- Art Therapy & Dance Therapy, UCLA Extension
Nonprofit Community Leadership
- Founder & President, Transformational Art Therapy (TAT) Center, 01/01/05, Present, Founded and led a nonprofit integrating art, music, yoga, and drama therapies into transformational workshops and retreats., Managed fundraising initiatives, facilitator training, and annual community programs., Partnered with schools and youth organizations to provide free creative wellness programs for at-risk youth.
- Volunteer Youth Counselor, Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF), 01/01/90, 01/01/04, Served as counselor and support staff for youth summer camps and spiritual enrichment programs., Guided creative workshops rooted in yoga science, meditation, and personal development.
Timeline
Producer / Director
Durgalite
01.2014 - Current
Transformation Coach
Society Altruistic
01.2010 - Current
Project Manager / Account Manager
eMarketingVS
01.2009 - 01.2011
Business Systems Analyst
American Honda Motor Company
01.2005 - 01.2009
Systems Analyst
Walt Disney Studios
01.2003 - 01.2004
Lead Systems Analyst
Vivendi Universal
01.2000 - 01.2003
Lead Architect
AIG SunAmerica
01.1997 - 01.2000
M.A. - Psychology
University of Santa Monica
B.S. - Biochemistry, Neurology, Computer Science
University of California, Los Angeles
Enterprise Application Integration / Architecture - David Linthicum
SAGA Software
Globalization in the 21st Century - Switzerland
Swiss Economic Forum
PL/SQL, C++, Oracle Web Development -
UCLA Extension
Informatica PowerMart Design Certification -
Biosonic Enterprises
Sound Healing & Polarity Therapy -
Biosonic Enterprises
Art Therapy & Dance Therapy -
UCLA Extension