Rick Porter

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About Rick Porter

Summary Rick is a senior executive leading global teams at the intersection of Business, Product, Engineering, and Design Operations. My passion lies in orchestrating complex organizations and transforming strategy into execution that drives measurable business impact. As VP of EPD Operations, I partner with leaders across functions to deliver planning, AI enabled process automation, resource optimization, and operational excellence at scale. My work enables product organizations to operate with precision and agility. Throughout my career, from building enterprise-grade analytics portfolios at SAP to pioneering social data solutions as a co-founder, I have thrived on navigating dynamic environments and solving problems that cross traditional organizational boundaries. My leadership philosophy centers on enabling high-performing teams, fostering transparency, and creating the connective tissue that ensures execution doesn’t fail at the seams. Areas of expertise include: Cross-Functional Product & Engineering Operations Strategic Planning & Resource Management Organizational Design & Scaling High-Performance Teams AI Powered Process Automation & Tooling Strategy Executive Stakeholder Management I’m passionate about harnessing data and operational excellence to accelerate innovation and create meaningful impact in every organization I serve.