Maria C Modra

Maria is a Consultant at Sand Cherry Associates, with 15 years of experience in leading large-scale IT and business transformation projects across diverse industries, including real estate property technology, fitness technology, hospitality, telecommunications, and aviation.

Maria has led numerous engagements managing end to end product development, guiding cross- functional teams and vendors through complex project & software lifecycles and implementations while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and transparent communication with stakeholders.

Prior to Sand Cherry Associates, Maria was the Program Management Consultant at Arch
Amenities Group, where they were responsible for developing property technology for real estate and fitness organizations.

• Project & Program Management: Established robust governance frameworks for the Project Management Office (PMO) while leading high-profile, complex projects and programs that aligned with strategic business goals. Adept in SDLC,waterfall, agile, and hybrid methodologies, with a strong focus on ensuring regulatory compliance (GDPR, PCI-DSS, SOC II, ISO) and optimizing operations through regular policy audits. Managed both CapEx and OpEx budgets, ensuring alignment with financial objectives and precision in tracking expenditures.
• Platform Delivery: Led the end-to-end delivery of platform implementations, from product ideation through pilot testing and full-scale deployment, with an emphasis on continuous improvement. Directed global, cross-functional teams across development, marketing, legal, and operations to ensure cohesive execution and delivery of platform solutions.
• Data Transformation: Spearheaded a critical data and process migrations, transitioning from legacy Oracle systems to cloud-based Microsoft Dynamics platforms and later to Oracle Cloud, ensuring seamless integration with minimal data gaps to ensure compatibility with AI software platforms. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to update logic across departments (accounting, IT, marketing, operations), automating legacy processes. Partnered with global engineering teams to establish data integrity protocols and standardize data 22 vendor systems, resulting in improved reporting and platform adoption across the organization.
• eCommerce Program Management: Directed a redesign and launch of a hospitality website, enhancing customer engagement and driving sales. Managed both internal and external teams to define the customer journey, oversee market design, development, analytics, and launch strategy. 
• Network & Infrastructure: Led initiatives to modernize network infrastructure post-
  acquisition, merging business models, AI, and standardized data processes across the business organization. Improved data integration and accessibility, enhancing visibility into sales, revenue, and operational efficiency.
• Process Mapping & Evaluation: Conducted comprehensive evaluations of digital operations across industries, developing detailed business process maps to highlight key contributors, hand-offs, and milestones. Utilized these maps, along with stakeholder interviews, to identify process gaps and opportunities for scalability and improved customer experiences using AI for both call center, websites, and operations. Performance Monitoring & Communication: Transformed performance monitoring processes for new technology initiatives by defining key metrics, implementing tools like PowerBI, Oracle, and Tableau, and establishing response plans to mitigate risks.
• Change Management: Led change management strategies for large-scale, complex projects, fostering organizational buy-in and reducing risks through strategic communication, detailed documentation, and comprehensive training programs. Successfully drove team adoption and ensured seamless transitions during project implementations.