Degreed Maestro: Personalization & AI-Driven Learning Journeys
Are your L&D efforts keeping pace with the rapid evolution of skills? Join us for an exclusive deep-dive demo of Degreed Maestro, AI that is purpose-built for learning. See firsthand how Maestro builds customized learning agents that automate admin tasks, streamline content delivery, and democratize coaching—all in minutes, not weeks. And it’s more than just tech. Our expert team is ready to help you design, build, and deploy AI-powered coaches and simulations—tailored to your company’s unique needs and priorities—saving time and money.
Watch now to experience the future of personalized learning at scale.
About our speakers
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Nikki Helmer
Chief Product Officer
Nikki Helmer is Chief Product Officer at Degreed, responsible for shaping our world class enterprise learning platform to help customers to pinpoint needs, personalize development and measure change. Nikki is building Degreed’s vision to enhance skills-first learning, to leverage AI responsibly and effectively across our platform and for the product development of Degreed’s all-new AI coach, Maestro.
Prior to Degreed, Nikki served as SAP’s VP of Learning and Development globally. In this role she was responsible for the functional skill development for all 107,000 employees. Additionally, for the past 3 years Nikki steered SAP's own journey to become a skills-based organization starting by establishing a common taxonomy, building consistent skill measurement, and evolving into a fully skills-based job architecture which sets the foundation for the complete suite of skills use cases across the enterprise. SAP was recognized as a lighthouse company for their skills transformation program by the World Economic Forum in early 2024.
Nikki holds a master’s in data science from the Institute for Advanced Analytics at NC State, a BSc in Business as well as a BA in Communication from the University of Maryland, College Park. She currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
Fei Sha
VP, Data Science & Engineering at Degreed
A versatile leader in data science and AI with a Ph.D. in Econometrics, Fei currently oversees AI and platform engineering at Degreed. Her background in econometrics, which combines economics, mathematics, and statistical modeling, fuels a passion for creating accessible learning tools and platforms that empower individuals to achieve their full potential through learning. With experience developing AI strategies and data-driven products, she has successfully led the implementation of machine learning models and centralized analytics systems across sectors such as eCommerce, EdTech, HRTech, finance, and insurance. This unique blend of quantitative expertise and cross-industry experience enables her to lead AI development from concept to execution, driving growth, operational efficiency, and alignment with strategic business goals.