People-first technology leader driving digital transformation.
VP, Information Technology at EquiTrust. I align scalable, digital-first solutions with business objectives—focusing on product, distribution, and operations.
VP, Information Technology at EquiTrust. I align scalable, digital-first solutions with business objectives—focusing on product, distribution, and operations.
I’m Jeff Ackley — a husband, dad, and lifelong technologist who’s always believed the best solutions start with people, not machines. I’ve spent my career helping teams use technology, especially AI, to solve real problems and create lasting change. For me, transformation isn’t just about new tools — it’s about building trust, listening well, and making sure people feel empowered every step of the way. In a world that’s constantly shifting, I lead with energy, optimism, and a steady focus on what matters most: people.
Reduced cycle time from idea → production with tighter release management and automation.
Improved uptime and incident MTTR through better monitoring, alerting, and SLOs.
Clear goals, healthy culture, and coaching that unlocks performance.
Simple governance, transparent priorities, and predictable outcomes.
Copilots and automations that save hours without disrupting workflows.
AI-driven triage, summaries, and knowledge assist to accelerate support.
Topics spanning modernization, distribution tech, and practical AI.
MBA advisory work and coaching future leaders.
Sureify Webinar — Life & Annuity Tech Architects (Aug 14, 2024)
View detailsIowa State University — MBA Executive Advisory Council
See councilSapiens Summit 2023 — Innovative Product Implementation
Conference presentation on a modern product rollout and delivery approach.
Sapiens Summit 2024 — AI in Life & Annuity (Panel)
Panel discussion on pragmatic AI adoption, governance, and enablement.