Valerie Tardif
About Valerie Tardif
Valerie Tardif serves as the Vice President of Product at supplier.io, where she has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in product management and supply chain leadership, she has held various roles in notable companies, including Infor and SAP, and has an academic background that includes a PhD in Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences.
Current Role at Supplier.io
Valerie Tardif serves as the Vice President of Product at Supplier.io, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads product innovation and strategy, overseeing the entire product lifecycle from ideation to rollout. Her focus is on enhancing customer value and driving business growth through effective product management. Tardif operates from the Greater Pittsburgh Region, contributing her extensive experience in product management to the company's initiatives.
Previous Experience at Infor
Prior to her current role, Valerie Tardif worked at Infor for a total of six years. She served as the Senior Director of Product Management from 2014 to 2020, and later as the Vice President of Product Management from 2020 to 2022. During her tenure at Infor, she was based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she focused on capturing market opportunities and improving profitability through strategic product management.
Academic Background
Valerie Tardif has a strong academic background in engineering and mathematics. She earned her PhD in Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences from Northwestern University, where she studied from 1991 to 1994. Prior to that, she obtained a Master of Mathematics (MMath) in Combinatorics and Optimization from the University of Waterloo, and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematics and Computer Science from McGill University. Her education has equipped her with a solid foundation for her career in product management and operations research.
Teaching Experience
Valerie Tardif has held teaching positions at several academic institutions. She was an Adjunct Professor at Carnegie Mellon University from 2014 to 2018, where she contributed to the education of students in her field. Additionally, she served as an Assistant Professor in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin from 1995 to 2002. Her teaching experience complements her extensive industry background, allowing her to bridge academic concepts with practical applications.
Career Progression and Expertise
Valerie Tardif's career spans over three decades, with significant roles in product management and supply chain leadership. She began her career as a Software Engineer at Siemens and progressed through various leadership positions at companies such as SmartOps, SAP, and Infor. Her expertise includes capturing market opportunities, driving product innovation, and executing strategic plans. Tardif is recognized for her ability to transition from strategic planning to structured execution, making her a valuable asset in any organization.