Nicole Helmer, a seasoned professional with over ten years of experience in managing cross-functional teams, has become a renowned expert in data analytics, research, marketing, and product development. With a Bachelor's degree in Business Marketing and a Bachelor's degree in Communication from the University of Maryland, Cole also holds a Master's degree in Analytics from the Institute for Advanced Analytics at North Carolina State University and a Graduate Certificate in Operations and Engineering Management from Drexel University.

Nicole's career began at Lockheed Martin as a Business Operations Analyst before moving to OgilvyOne as a Senior Project Manager, after which she worked at Bunnyfoot as a Lead Project Manager. Her career path led her to join SAP, where she currently serves as Head of Strategy, Innovation Center Network, with a former role as Decision Science & Strategic Operations at SAP and Data & Decision Science Lead (SAP.iO) at SAP. Before joining SAP, she was Interactive Producer/Digital Project Manager at McKinney.

Nicole is an expert in managing cross-functional teams and delivering customer-centered, data-driven projects, making her skill set ideal for startups as she helps them understand the rational and emotional drivers of human decision-making processes. Utilizing advanced analytics to drive development and growth, Nicole's experience and expertise are second to none.