Enterprise AI Enablement · Digital Transformation
Helping Enterprises Turn AI Potential Into Everyday Performance
Niana Celestine is a Digital Transformation and AI Enablement leader driving enterprise innovation through intelligent automation, cloud-first solutions, and strategic AI adoption.
Currently leading AI enablement and Microsoft Copilot adoption strategy within an enterprise environment.
6+ Years
Enterprise technology progression
AI Enablement
Copilot adoption strategy and workflow integration
Cloud + Automation
Azure, GCP, RPA, Document AI, Vertex AI
Technical + Business
Computer Science, Marketing, and Data Science background
About Niana
A rare blend of technical depth, business strategy, and enterprise leadership.
Niana Celestine brings a multidisciplinary approach to digital transformation. Her foundation combines deep technical training with a strong understanding of how people, processes, and business goals shape technology adoption.
She holds dual undergraduate degrees in Computer Science and Marketing, an M.S. in Computer Science, and is currently completing an M.S. in Data Science. This combination gives her the ability to evaluate emerging technologies not only from an engineering perspective, but also through the lens of adoption, usability, business value, and organizational change.
In her current role as Application Development Manager, AI Enablement at Genworth, Niana leads strategic initiatives that help enterprise teams integrate advanced AI tools into daily workflows. Her work includes Microsoft Copilot adoption strategy, intelligent automation, cloud-based solutions, analytics enablement, and the modernization of enterprise technology operations.
Beyond delivery, Niana is committed to building more inclusive technology environments. She serves as co-leader of her company's Women in Technology Employee Resource Group, supporting representation, mentorship, and advancement for women in technical careers.
Current Role
Application Development Manager, AI Enablement
Academic Foundation
Computer Science · Marketing · Data Science
Leadership Focus
AI adoption, intelligent automation, cloud transformation
Community Leadership
Women in Technology ERG co-leader
Featured Leadership
Leading AI adoption where it matters most: inside daily enterprise workflows.
AI transformation is not just about selecting the right tools. It requires the right strategy, governance, enablement, training, workflow design, stakeholder alignment, and continuous improvement.
In her role leading AI Enablement, Niana helps bridge the gap between enterprise ambition and practical adoption. Her work focuses on making advanced AI tools accessible, useful, and responsible within real business environments.
Microsoft Copilot Adoption
Guiding enterprise teams through the strategy, enablement, and integration required to make Copilot useful across everyday workflows.
AI Workflow Integration
Helping teams identify where AI can reduce friction, improve productivity, and support better decision-making.
Change Enablement
Supporting adoption through education, communication, stakeholder alignment, and practical use-case development.
Responsible Enterprise AI
Balancing innovation with governance, usability, security awareness, and business value.
Core Competencies
Technical expertise built for enterprise transformation
Niana's work sits across the systems, workflows, platforms, and people required to make digital transformation successful at enterprise scale.
AI Strategy & Enablement
Helping organizations move from AI exploration to structured adoption by aligning tools, teams, workflows, and business objectives.
Intelligent Automation
Modernizing manual processes through automation, workflow design, and scalable digital systems that reduce operational friction across teams.
Cloud Architecture
Supporting cloud-first environments by helping teams build, connect, and modernize systems using scalable cloud infrastructure.
Digital Transformation
Connecting systems, data, people, and processes to modernize enterprise operations and increase organizational agility.
Professional Experience
A track record of growth, leadership, and enterprise impact
Niana's career reflects consistent progression across technical support, cybersecurity foundations, intelligent automation, application development, and AI enablement leadership.
Present
Application Development Manager, AI Enablement
Genworth
Niana currently leads AI enablement initiatives focused on enterprise adoption, intelligent automation, and the integration of advanced AI tools into daily workflows.
Key Focus Areas
- Leading Microsoft Copilot adoption strategy
- Supporting enterprise AI enablement
- Managing application development initiatives
- Guiding technical teams through modernization efforts
- Connecting cloud, automation, analytics, and business workflows
6+ Years
Progressive Technology Leadership
Genworth
Across more than six years at Genworth, Niana has progressed through roles spanning IT security, support, intelligent automation, application development, and AI enablement. Her internal growth reflects a consistent ability to learn quickly, lead effectively, and take on increasing responsibility in complex enterprise environments.
Key Focus Areas
- Intelligent automation
- Application development
- IT operations
- Enterprise systems
- Security and support foundations
- Cross-functional technology delivery
Early Career
Early Career Foundations
Cybersecurity Research · Internal Communications
Niana's early career combined technical research with communication-focused experience, giving her a strong foundation in both systems thinking and stakeholder engagement. That blend continues to shape her approach to digital transformation: technical enough to lead implementation, but clear enough to bring people with her.
Education & Credentials
Built on a foundation of computer science, data, cloud, and business strategy
Niana's academic and certification background supports her ability to connect technical architecture, business outcomes, data strategy, and enterprise transformation.
M.S., Data Science
Monroe University
Expected December 2026
M.S., Computer Science
Monroe University
4.0 GPA
B.S., Computer Science
Technical Foundation
Software, systems, and applied computing
B.S., Marketing
Business Foundation
Positioning, communication, and go-to-market thinking
Microsoft Certified
Azure Fundamentals
Cloud concepts, Azure services, security, compliance
Google Cloud Digital Leader
GCP Certification
Cloud transformation, data, AI, infrastructure
Workshops & Speaking
Making AI, technology, and career pathways more accessible
Niana is passionate about helping students, youth groups, and emerging professionals understand the opportunities shaping the future of work.
Through talks, workshops, and interactive sessions, she makes complex topics like artificial intelligence, automation, cloud technology, and digital transformation easier to understand — while helping young people see themselves as future builders, leaders, and innovators in tech.
Her sessions combine technical knowledge, real enterprise experience, and practical career insight, making them especially valuable for schools, youth programs, women-in-tech initiatives, career days, STEM events, and community organizations.
AI Literacy for Students
An accessible introduction to artificial intelligence, how it is changing the world, and how students can begin using AI tools responsibly and creatively.
Careers in Tech
A practical session on pathways into software development, data science, cybersecurity, cloud computing, automation, product roles, and AI enablement.
Women in Technology
A leadership-focused conversation around representation, confidence, mentorship, and creating space for more women to grow in technical careers.
The Future of Work
A clear, engaging look at how automation, AI, and digital transformation are changing the workplace — and what skills young people should build now.
From Curiosity to Career
A motivational session helping students connect their interests, strengths, and creativity to real opportunities in STEM and technology.
Responsible AI & Digital Citizenship
A practical workshop on using AI ethically, checking outputs, protecting data, and developing good judgment in an AI-powered world.
Bring Niana to your school, program, or event.
Let's talkLeadership Beyond Delivery
Championing inclusive technology environments
Niana's work in technology extends beyond platforms, applications, and automation. She is also committed to helping create environments where more people can see themselves growing and leading in tech.
As co-leader of her company's Women in Technology Employee Resource Group, she supports community, visibility, mentorship, and professional development for women in technical roles.
Transformation is not only about adopting better tools. It is about helping people build the confidence, clarity, and support to use them well.
Inclusion
Creating space for broader representation in technology leadership.
Mentorship
Supporting growth, visibility, and confidence for women in technical careers.
Human-Centered Adoption
Helping teams understand and use new tools with clarity.
Let's Connect
Interested in AI enablement, digital transformation, or enterprise technology leadership?
Niana is open to meaningful conversations around AI adoption, intelligent automation, cloud-first transformation, inclusive technology leadership, and enterprise innovation.