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Jennifer Nelson

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CEO at Izzi Software
📍 Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, United States

Jennifer Nelson is a transformational Global Technology Leader and the current CEO of Izzi Software. With a background from The University of Texas at Austin, she focuses on delivering game-changing software by leveraging Agile methodologies and prioritizing customer needs. Colleagues describe her as collaborative, organized, and detail-oriented, with a talent for focusing on impactful aspects of a project.

As a proud U. S. Air Force veteran, Jennifer operates as a servant leader, believing that a companys greatest asset is its people and their passion. She champions the idea that happy employees create a quality of service that becomes a key differentiator in the market, leading to faster organic growth and healthier profits.

She was the 2018 Bronze Winner for Most Innovative Woman of the Year - Technology at the Stevie Awards.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, United States
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Servant Leadership
States in her professional summary that she is a "servant leader" who believes a company's 'secret sauce' lies in their people and the passion that drives them.
Business Transformation
Identifies as a "Transformational Growth Leader" and held roles like "VP, Global PMO, Business Transformation" at Diebold Nixdorf, focusing on process efficiencies and modern technology.
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Career

Work history

11-2024
CEO
Izzi Software
1-2024
Executive in Residence
Big Band Software
9-2022 - 12-2023
VP, Global PMO, Business Transformation
Diebold Nixdorf
9-2021 - 9-2022
VP, Enterprise Delivery Management, North America
Diebold Nixdorf
9-2020 - 9-2021
Sr Director, Software Group Global Strategy
Diebold Nixdorf
In the press

Media appearances

From DBA to CEO: Insights From Jen Nelson of Izzi Software. Featured in TechChannel
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Enterprise Software Veterans Launch Izzi Software, Announce ColeSoft as First Mainframe Industry Acquisition. Featured in Business Wire
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Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
The University of Texas at Austin
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