Hedy Shaf Aguilera
About Hedy Shaf Aguilera
Hedy Shaf Aguilera serves as the Senior Vice President of Business Transformation at Stax Payments, bringing extensive experience in business improvement and project management from previous roles at Wyndham Destinations and DataLink Software.
Current Role at Stax Payments
Hedy Shaf Aguilera serves as the Senior Vice President of Business Transformation at Stax Payments. She has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in Orlando, Florida. In this role, she focuses on enhancing business processes and driving operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Wyndham Destinations
Prior to her current role, Aguilera worked at Wyndham Destinations in various capacities. She served as Director of Business Improvement and Quality from 2015 to 2018, where she focused on improving operational processes. Additionally, she held the position of Vice President of the Enterprise Program Management Office from 2018 to 2021, overseeing program management initiatives.
Education and Academic Background
Aguilera earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from DePaul University, where she studied from 2001 to 2006. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from North Park University, completing her studies from 2006 to 2008.
Leadership in Project Management
Aguilera has a strong background in project management. She previously worked at DataLink Software as Vice President of the Enterprise Project Management Office from 2021 to 2022. Her experience includes leading significant technology deployments, achieving over $90 million annually in enterprise technology implementations between 2018 and 2020.
Initiatives in Business Development
Throughout her career, Aguilera has led various initiatives aimed at improving decision-making processes. She pioneered decision velocity workshops and think tanks for senior leadership teams, which focused on enhancing decision-making within complex organizational structures. Additionally, she led the Transition Management Office during a company spin-off to ensure operational continuity.