Andrew Hallberg
Senior Program Manager – AI Operations Leadership @ Microsoft | Founder | Keynote Speaker
Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area
About Me
As a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft, I lead cross-functional AI and digital commerce programs that transform how Microsoft supports small businesses through intelligent automation, personalized customer experiences, and data-driven sales operations. I'm also the Co-Founder & CTO of HirelyAI, a GenAI-native hiring platform designed to reduce bias and spotlight skill-based talent through advanced LLM workflows.
"AI is not replacing creativity and strategy — it's scaling them."
With 15+ years of experience spanning fintech, healthcare SaaS, cybersecurity, consulting, and web tech, I specialize in AI/ML Program Management, Product Management & Platform Strategy, and Team Leadership through ambiguity, transformation, and growth.
Experience
August 2025–Present
Senior Program Manager – AI, E-Commerce & Customer Experience
Microsoft
Leading cross-functional AI and digital commerce programs that transform Microsoft's support for small businesses through intelligent automation, personalized customer experiences, and data-driven sales operations.
June 2024–July 2025
Lead Program Manager AI / ML
Nike
Led GenAI and ML initiatives across Global Technology at Nike WHQ. Modernized enterprise metadata and data architecture, developed an internal ChatGPT-like productivity system, and drove vendor AI implementation, GenAI governance, search/personalization enhancements, and AI-powered content generation across marketing and customer service.
2023-Present
Co-Founder & CTO
HirelyAI
Architected and built a serverless video-hiring platform using React, Next.js, and Firebase to modernize recruitment.
2023-2024
Enterprise Program Manager
Warner Bros. Discovery
Led cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-wide technology solutions.
2021-2023
Sr. Technical Product Manager
Nike (Prior Role)
Managed the product lifecycle for key digital initiatives.
2018-2021
Sr. Program Manager
Genesis Financial Solutions
Mastercard credit card portfolio and fintech product launches. Lead a team of Project Managers and a portfolio of over $300M debt.
Projects & Ventures
Speaking & Media
Conference
Oregon AI Conference
"AI is not replacing creativity and strategy—it's scaling them."
Conference
CES 2024 - Las Vegas
"Showcasing HirelyAI's AI recruiting solutions at the world's largest tech show"
Article
TechFinitive Interview
"This Portland startup is using AI to root out bias from recruitment"
Article
Security InfoWatch
"Recruiting Roadmap: Navigating the AI Recruiting Landscape"
Article
Portland Business Journal
"HR recruiting AI startup profile and company spotlight"
Conference
AI Virtual Summit
"Industry expert panel on AI trends and applications"
Education & Certifications
Education
Certificate, Strategic Execution
Graduate Certificate Program
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Atkinson Graduate School of Management
Certifications
Core Skills
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