Find Your Direction. Launch Your Future. Grow Your Success.

Personalized guidance for your career journey.

I don't just advise - I partner. I don't just strategize - I execute. I don't just consult - I commit to your growth.

About Me

Jose Algara

I'm Jose Algara. Over the past 15+ years I've built and led teams at Amazon, Nordstrom, Maersk, and Flexport, most recently as Vice President of Supply Chain & Inventory Product at Nordstrom, where I lead the company's transformation to an AI-native operating model.

I've transformed how we develop solutions for our customers, shifting away from manual, siloed workflows toward an integrated, AI orchestrated model. I've taken agentic AI solutions into live production across inventory control, vendor compliance, and finance, cutting costs and saving millions of dollars, while sharply compressing the time it takes to go from an idea to a solution in production.

Experience Highlights:

  • Currently VP of Supply Chain & Inventory Product at Nordstrom, leading the company's AI-native transformation
  • Built and launched agentic AI solutions now in production, saving millions in operating costs
  • Co-owned a $64.3B P&L at Maersk; led Amazon's grocery distribution product from a team of 1 to 300
  • Founded and scaled a startup to the largest taxi fleet in Latin America (50,000+ vehicles), acquired by Cabify
  • MBA, IE Business School (top 5% of class); B.S. Mechatronic Engineering, ITESM; two Amazon patents

I built my career being the person organizations turn to when they need to move fast, build real capability, and ship. That's what I bring to coaching: real operating experience, not theory, whether you're navigating a career shift or figuring out how to lead in the age of AI.

Lead in the Age of AI

Personalized coaching for career growth, career shifts, and learning to navigate, and lead, in an AI-transformed workplace.

AI is changing how every organization operates, and the professionals who learn to lead through that shift, not just survive it, are the ones who grow fastest. I coach professionals at every career stage: directors and executives looking to leverage AI to lead more effectively and drive real business results, and early-career professionals learning how to navigate corporate development in a world where the rules are being rewritten. I bring 15+ years of hands-on AI/ML experience to every conversation, not theory: I've built a new product-tech development lifecycle that takes ideas to production in weeks, not quarters, and launched agentic AI solutions that have saved millions in operating costs.

What This Covers

  • Career Clarity & Direction: identify your strengths, values, and goals, and build a roadmap for your professional future
  • Career Transitions: strategic planning and hands-on support for industry changes, promotions, or stepping into a new role
  • Leadership Development: build the executive presence, strategic thinking, and influence needed for your next level
  • AI Fluency & Strategy: learn how to leverage AI to improve your own performance and build better solutions and processes for your organization
  • Corporate Navigation: for early-career professionals, practical guidance on how to build and grow a career inside a company

Ready to Lead in the Age of AI?

Let's talk about where you are and where you want to go.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who do you work with?
I work with ambitious professionals at every career stage, from those early in their career learning how to navigate corporate development, to directors and executives leading through AI transformation. Whether you're in tech, retail, logistics, or any other industry, my frameworks can be adapted to your specific situation.
How long does a typical engagement last?
Engagement length varies based on your goals. Career clarity sessions typically take 4-6 weeks, transition planning 8-12 weeks, and ongoing leadership or AI-strategy coaching 3-6 months. I customize the timeline to your needs and pace.
What's included in your services?
My coaching includes personalized assessments, one-on-one sessions, strategic planning tools, resume and LinkedIn optimization, interview preparation, accountability check-ins, and customized resources. Where relevant, I also provide guidance on how to leverage AI in your own role and career. You get comprehensive support tailored to your specific goals.
Do you provide ongoing support?
Yes! I offer ongoing coaching retainers, monthly check-ins, and on-demand support for professionals who want continuous guidance as they advance in their careers. Many clients stay with me for years as a trusted advisor.
What makes your approach different?
I bring current, hands-on experience leading AI-native transformation at a Fortune 500 company, not secondhand theory. You get strategic frameworks proven in the corporate world, paired with real, individual attention tailored to your specific goals. I focus on practical, actionable strategies, and commit to your success every step of the way.