Hi, I’m Alex Thoresen, a program manager specializing in Generative AI and digital operations. I have over 10 years of experience leading enterprise AI and technology programs in Texas and overseas markets, building large-scale Generative AI programs and guiding multi-city teams to deliver high-value outcomes. I focus on governance, risk, and stakeholder management, turning concepts into hands-on delivery, and driving efficiency through automation. I’ve scaled AI operations across multiple hubs (Austin, Dallas, Houston) and consistently deliver client value while maintaining transparency and strong governance.

Alex Thoresen

Hi, I’m Alex Thoresen, a program manager specializing in Generative AI and digital operations. I have over 10 years of experience leading enterprise AI and technology programs in Texas and overseas markets, building large-scale Generative AI programs and guiding multi-city teams to deliver high-value outcomes. I focus on governance, risk, and stakeholder management, turning concepts into hands-on delivery, and driving efficiency through automation. I’ve scaled AI operations across multiple hubs (Austin, Dallas, Houston) and consistently deliver client value while maintaining transparency and strong governance.

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Hi, I’m Alex Thoresen, a program manager specializing in Generative AI and digital operations. I have over 10 years of experience leading enterprise AI and technology programs in Texas and overseas markets, building large-scale Generative AI programs and guiding multi-city teams to deliver high-value outcomes.
I focus on governance, risk, and stakeholder management, turning concepts into hands-on delivery, and driving efficiency through automation. I’ve scaled AI operations across multiple hubs (Austin, Dallas, Houston) and consistently deliver client value while maintaining transparency and strong governance.

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Work Experience

Senior Program Manager – Generative AI Services at NextTech AI Solutions
January 1, 2019 - Present
Oversee global Generative AI delivery programs for enterprise finance, healthcare, and education clients; manage 100+ cross-functional experts across Austin, Dallas, and Houston; lead multi-million-dollar budgets, resource allocation, and scheduling for concurrent AI projects; create governance models, weekly dashboards, and KPI reports for senior executives and client stakeholders; conduct executive business reviews and lead committees to ensure client satisfaction and transparency; improve operating efficiency by 35% through automation and improved resource planning.
Program Operations Lead – AI Data & Automation at LoneStar Tech Labs
January 1, 2019 - October 11, 2025
Directed AI-based data projects for NLP, speech, and generative model development; implemented risk management processes that reduced project delays by 40%; collaborated with product and engineering teams to launch AI-based annotation processes and data verification tools; enhanced delivery performance by establishing standard project management templates and progress tracking mechanisms; guided client adoption of cloud-based AI solutions for proper utilization and ROI realization.
Project Manager – Digital Transformation & AI Integration at Skyline Data Systems
January 1, 2014 - October 11, 2025
Overlaid digital transformation projects integrating ML, data analytics, and workflow automation; collaborated with clients, engineers, and business analysts to realize AI solutions to operational needs; developed uniform reporting of cost, schedule, and performance metrics to senior management.
Senior Program Manager – Generative AI Services at NexTech AI Solutions
January 1, 2019 - Present
Oversee global Generative AI delivery programs for enterprise finance, healthcare, and education clients. Manage 100+ cross-functional experts across Austin, Dallas, and Houston. Handle multi-million-dollar budgets, resource allocation, and concurrent AI projects. Create governance models, weekly dashboards, and KPI reports for senior executives and client stakeholders. Conduct executive business reviews and lead committees to ensure client satisfaction and transparency. Achieved 35% efficiency gains through automation and improved resource planning.
Program Operations Lead – AI Data & Automation at LoneStar Tech Labs
December 31, 2019 - October 11, 2025
Directed AI-based data projects for NLP, speech, and generative model development. Implemented risk management processes that reduced project delays by 40%. Collaborated with product and engineering teams to launch AI-based annotation processes and data verification tools. Established standard project management templates and progress-tracking mechanisms to improve delivery. Guided client adoption of cloud-based AI solutions for ROI realization.
Project Manager – Digital Transformation & AI Integration at Skyline Data Systems
December 31, 2014 - October 11, 2025
Oversaw digital transformation projects integrating machine learning, data analytics, and workflow automation. Collaborated with clients, engineers, and business analysts to realize AI solutions for operational needs. Developed uniform reporting of cost, schedule, and performance metrics for senior management. Led program documentation, milestone tracking, and risk assessment on enterprise accounts.
Senior Program Manager – Generative AI Services at NextTech AI Solutions
January 1, 2019 - Present
Oversee global Generative AI delivery programs for enterprise finance, healthcare, and education clients. Coordinate 100+ cross-functional experts including data scientists, ML engineers, and AI analysts in Austin, Dallas, and Houston. Manage multi-million-dollar budgets, resource allocation, and scheduling for concurrent AI projects. Create governance models, weekly dashboards, and KPI reports for senior executives and client stakeholders. Conduct executive business reviews and lead committees to ensure client satisfaction and transparency. Achieved a 35% efficiency gain through automation and improved resource planning.
Program Operations Lead – AI Data & Automation at LoneStar Tech Labs
January 1, 2019 - October 11, 2025
Directed AI-based data projects for NLP, speech, and generative model development. Implemented risk management processes that reduced project delays by 40%. Collaborated with product and engineering teams to launch AI-based annotation processes and data verification tools. Established standard project management templates and progress-tracking mechanisms to improve delivery performance. Guided client adoption of cloud-based AI solutions for proper utilization and ROI realization.
Project Manager – Digital Transformation & AI Integration at Skyline Data Systems
January 1, 2014 - October 11, 2025
Led digital transformation projects integrating machine learning, data analytics, and workflow automation. Collaborated with clients, engineers, and business analysts to realize AI solutions for operational needs. Developed uniform reporting of cost, schedule, and performance metrics to senior management. Led project documentation, milestone tracking, and risk assessment on enterprise accounts.
Senior Program Manager – Generative AI Services at NextTech AI Solutions
January 1, 2019 - Present
Oversee global Generative AI delivery programs for enterprise finance, health care, and education clients. Lead 100+ cross-functional experts including data scientists, ML engineers, and AI analysts in Austin, Dallas, and Houston. Manage multi-million-dollar budgets, resource allocation, and scheduling for concurrent AI projects. Create governance models, weekly dashboards, and KPI reports for senior executives and client stakeholders. Conduct executive business reviews and lead committees to ensure client satisfaction and transparency. Drive efficiency with automation, reducing manual reporting by 50% and improving resource planning by 35%.
Program Operations Lead – AI Data & Automation at LoneStar Tech Labs
December 31, 2019 - October 11, 2025
Directed AI-based data projects for NLP, speech, and generative model development. Implemented risk management processes that reduced project delays by 40%. Collaborated with product and engineering teams to launch AI-based annotation processes and data verification tools. Established standard project management templates and progress tracking mechanisms. Guided client adoption of cloud-based AI solutions for proper utilization and ROI realization.
Project Manager – Digital Transformation & AI Integration at Skyline Data Systems
December 31, 2014 - October 11, 2025
Led overlaid digital transformation projects integrating machine learning, data analytics, and workflow automation. Collaborated with clients, engineers, and business analysts to realize AI-enabled operations. Developed unified reporting of cost, schedule, and performance metrics for senior management. Led program documentation, milestone tracking, and risk assessment across enterprise accounts.
Senior Program Manager – Generative AI Services at NexTech AI Solutions
January 1, 2019 - Present
Oversee global Generative AI delivery programs for enterprise clients; lead 100+ cross-functional experts in Austin, Dallas, and Houston; manage multi-million-dollar budgets; create governance models, weekly dashboards, and KPI reports for C-suite and client stakeholders; conduct executive business reviews to ensure client satisfaction and transparency; drive operating efficiency by 35% through automation and improved resource planning; scale AI work across Texas hubs to improve delivery capacity.
Project Manager – AI Data & Automation at LoneStar Tech Labs
January 1, 2019 - October 11, 2025
Directed AI-based data projects for NLP, speech, and generative model development; implemented risk management processes that reduced project delays by 40%; collaborated with product and engineering teams to launch AI-based annotation processes and data verification tools; established standard project management templates and tracking mechanisms; guided client adoption of cloud-based AI solutions for ROI realization.
Project Manager – Digital Transformation & AI Integration at Skyline Data Systems
January 1, 2014 - October 11, 2025
Overlaid digital transformation projects integrating machine learning, data analytics, and workflow automation; collaborated with clients, engineers, and business analysts to realize AI solutions for operational needs; developed uniform reporting of cost, schedule, and performance metrics to senior management; led program documentation, milestone tracking, and risk assessment on enterprise accounts.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at University of Texas at Austin
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at University of Texas at Austin
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at University of Texas at Austin
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at University of Texas at Austin
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at University of Texas at Austin
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025

Qualifications

PRINCE2 Practitioner – AXELOS
January 1, 2022 - October 11, 2025
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner – PMI
January 1, 2021 - October 11, 2025
Generative AI Leadership Program – Google / Coursera
January 1, 2024 - October 11, 2025
PRINCE2 Practitioner
January 1, 2022 - October 11, 2025
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
January 1, 2021 - October 11, 2025
Generative AI Leadership Program
January 1, 2024 - October 11, 2025
PRINCE2 Practitioner
January 1, 2022 - October 11, 2025
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
January 1, 2021 - October 11, 2025
Generative AI Leadership Program
January 1, 2024 - October 11, 2025
PRINCE2 Practitioner
January 1, 2022 - October 11, 2025
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
January 1, 2020 - October 11, 2025
Generative AI Leadership Program
January 1, 2024 - October 11, 2025
PRINCE2 Practitioner
January 1, 2022 - October 11, 2025
PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner)
January 1, 2021 - October 11, 2025
Generative AI Leadership Program
January 1, 2024 - October 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Healthcare, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other, Media & Entertainment