Cornelia Anderson

Co-Founder & Product Lead @ Simplifyed AI

About

Success, to me, means making a lasting impact. I am a business founder, a team leader, a technical solution builder, a talent maker, a mentor, and a champion for user community growth. Over the past two decades, I have honed my skills in building and improving software products. My experience in product management stems from a proactive approach to identifying needs and translating them into impactful solutions. Discovering the essential elements for crafting quality software has been a fulfilling journey - much like cultivating a refined taste that resonates with both my vision and the user community's expectations. Rather than believing in, "if I build it, they will come" I have actively engaged the customer community in the development process. Relevance and value are fundamental pillars of my product development strategy. Currently building an AI-powered platform that transforms how people access support and advocacy during life's most important moments. We're combining cutting-edge technology with human-centered design to create tools that give people a voice and connect them with the expertise they need.

Country

United States

City

Boca Raton

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Leadership, Team Building, Product Strategy, SaaS, Artificial Intelligence (AI), SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, XML, JavaScript, CSS, Agile Methodologies, Databases, .NET, SDLC, Management, Program Management, Business Analysis, ASP.NET, Team Leadership, SharePoint

Experience

Co-Founder & Product Lead

Simplifyed AI

2025-9 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Creating technology that amplifies voices and drives meaningful change. Building AI solutions that empower communities to navigate complex systems, access expert guidance, and advocate effectively during critical moments. Key Responsibilities: ● Defining product strategy and roadmap for AI-powered platform ● Leading user research and market validation ● Overseeing platform architecture and AI implementation strategy ● Establishing go-to-market strategy and pilot program framework

Founder

Simplifyed, Inc.

2014-12 - 2025-10 · 10 yrs 11 mos

Boca Raton, FL

Developed scalable network engineering and voice solutions for institutions in various verticals. Provided cloud and on-premise communication platforms to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Co-Founder & CEO/CPTO

Verity IQ

2015-5 - 2025-4 · 10 yrs

Boca Raton, FL

Founded and scaled a higher education SaaS company delivering ERP, CRM, Document Management, and Payments solutions. Secured funding from angel investors and private equity; led successful acquisition by PSG Equity in 2024. Built and led distributed teams across the U.S. and Eastern Europe, fostering a culture of innovation. Directed product roadmap, strategy, and execution, achieving strong adoption in the higher ed market. Oversaw SOC 2 Type 2 compliance, reinforcing trust with clients and investors. Verity is now Portico. https://porticoedu.com/

Vice President - Software Development

Anthem Education

2012-2 - 2014-8 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Built and consolidated systems and development environments, following a large acquisition, with the scope to unify, simplify, and ultimately, to innovate. Designed the methodology and managed a cross functional team through the data conversion from one student information system into another. Implemented internal processes from ground up via initiatives to streamline service delivery and product development to achieve efficiency, quality, and visibility. Delivered strategic proposals for innovative solutions to improve the efficiency and quality of business processes. Conducted pilots for business intelligence and information management solutions. Managed integration projects between the student information system and third-party systems to facilitate online enrollment, call center lead routing via the phone system, online learning, and many others.

Data Services Technical Architect

Campus Management Corp.

2010-4 - 2012-2 · 1 yr 11 mos

Major accomplishments: Converted data from other student information systems into CampusVue. Conceptualized and partially re-engineered a self-service data conversion application. Provided data services to clients. Worked on the new generation version of CampusVue to convert student data for a DOD University. Currently: Anthology. https://www.anthology.com/

Senior Programmer

Florida Career College

2001-1 - 2010-4 · 9 yrs 4 mos

Major accomplishments: Participated as a key developer in the development of the proprietary student information system since early 2001. Throughout the years, I assisted the Business with the maintenance of the system, as well as with development of new screens and automated processes to build and integrate the student information system. Maintained a close relationship with internal customers and leadership teams as a subject matter expert in business processes, as governed by the system.