Chris Macdonald

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Applied AI Leader | Consultant | Advisor @ BRIA AI
Chris Macdonald's Location
Manasquan, New Jersey, United States, United States
About Chris Macdonald

I'm an effective AI translator and leader able to apply innovations in AI to drive business outcomes. I create frameworks for building and deploying advanced analytics. I balance business outcomes with AI governance, data privacy, and legal concerns. I establish a clear vision and focus for my teams. I enable my teams to execute with clarity on the most strategic priorities. I motivate everyone to go the extra mile for the right project or initiative. I demonstrate and incentivize collaboration.With 10 years of machine learning (ML) and data science experience as Head of AI and Analytics, I have directed global teams to deliver breakthrough AI and Analytics offerings. Throughout my career, I have built solid success in driving incremental business growth and revenue generation by leading the launch, GTM and customer adoption of AI and analytics products and features. As a visionary leader, I've represented my organization at major conferences and effectively communicated our Applied AI and Analytics strategy, how it's realized in our offerings/roadmap and the value it drives to our customers.

Chris Macdonald's Current Company Details
BRIA AI

Bria Ai

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Applied AI Leader | Consultant | Advisor
Chris Macdonald Work Experience Details
  • Bria Ai
    Gen Ai Business Solutions Architect
    Bria Ai Jul 2024 - Present
    New York, Us
  • Self-Employed
    Ai Strategy Consultant
    Self-Employed Jul 2023 - Jun 2024
    Create, refine or reinvigorate Applied AI strategy for companies and private equity portfolios.
  • Ptc
    Head Of Ai & Analytics
    Ptc Nov 2020 - Jul 2023
    Boston, Massachusetts, Us
    With unsurpassed leadership and planning skills, I steered the Artificial Intelligence and Analytics function to drive high revenue generation and major business growth. My most notable accomplishments are listed below: • Served as key stakeholder for AI and Analytics work streams to launch new offerings in close collaboration with key partners such as Microsoft, Rockwell and Ansys.• Supported the development and launch of the company's first digital transformation software solution, Digital Performance Management.• Collaborated with Design, Analytics, Solution Management, and R&D to manage the full development lifecycle of an innovative analytics app for IoT, including a time loss analytics app promoted to manufacturing industry.• Expanded IoT Service Offering by creating a series of Analytics Building Blocks that enable data analytics and predictive analytics.• Strengthened advanced analytics application across all company's products and solutions to deliver smarter insights.• Initiated and developed the Data and AI Lab, the prototyping engine for data-centric SaaS solutions.
  • Ptc
    Senior Director & Global Lead, Analytics Center Of Excellence
    Ptc Nov 2018 - Oct 2020
    Boston, Massachusetts, Us
    As a strategic-thinking Leader, I established the Global Analytics Center of Excellence team and consolidated analytics capabilities by bringing together business development, field engineering, customer success, and consulting. A small selection of my accomplishments: • Embedded a best practice culture to ensure creation, development, and sustainability of strategic insights.• Accelerated company's growth and strengthened market positioning by expanding analytics customer base by 60% in first year. The IoT analytics customers achieved double annual recurring revenue compared to non-analytics customers.• Established a high-performing global analytics team by mentoring top talent employees, encouraging professional development, creating effective workflows, and promoting open communication and visionary leadership.• Served as the AI and Analytics Company's Representative to lead public relations and corporate development initiatives.
  • Ptc
    Director & Global Lead, Thingworx Analytics
    Ptc Jun 2016 - Oct 2018
    Boston, Massachusetts, Us
    Led a global team in supporting the in market execution and customer adoption of ThingWorx Analytics and successfully expanded PTC's IoT analytics business. A few notable accomplishments are listed below: • Expanded analytics customer base by leveraging strong customer engagement skills and deep knowledge of ThingWorx Analytics Platform offering.• Achieved analytics revenue growth by successfully supporting the launch of new products/ solutions and enhancement of existing ones.• Built a strong and passionate analytics team to drive global adoption of ThingWorx, an IoT platform by leveraging a robust internal, partner, and customer ecosystem.• Established a unified global product marketing strategy that leverages ThingWorx analytics capabilities to incrementally grow the customer base.
  • Ptc
    Vice President, Sales & Development, Coldlight, A Ptc Business
    Ptc Jan 2015 - Oct 2018
    Boston, Massachusetts, Us
    Led sales and GTM for analytics, AI & ML technology within the ThingWorx platform.
  • Oracle
    Business Analytics, Intelligence And Big Data Sales Manager
    Oracle Feb 2014 - Jan 2015
    Austin, Texas, Us
    Grew Oracle's Business Intelligence & Analytics business in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Aligned Oracle resources and solutions to meet identified business requirements and support strategic customer goals. Enabled organizations to innovate faster by gaining more insight, across more data, and driving better outcomes in every aspect of their business.
  • Xerox
    Large Enterprise Executive Consultant
    Xerox Nov 2012 - Feb 2014
    Norwalk, Connecticut, Us
    Delivered on a services led, technology driven strategy through tailored offerings with impactful ROI. Provided powerful insights into client's disparate IT ecosystems with focus on usable/actionable information for immediate optimizations, meaningful impact analysis for sustained change management and effective decision support services. Developed a strong client base of large enterprise organizations and substantial recurring revenue through the creation of new business opportunities.
  • Edward J. Ciaschi And Associates
    Management Consultant
    Edward J. Ciaschi And Associates Jan 2010 - Nov 2012
    Supported consultancy in securing business and engaging with clients through gathering requirements, performing analysis and developing presentations and proposals. Worked closely with accounts such as ADP, Towers Watson, and Unity Health System in a Marketing, Sales, and Human Resources Capacity.

Chris Macdonald Skills

Leadership Solution Selling Strategy Formulation Human Resources Sales Thought Leadership Predictive Analytics Communication Technology Evangelism Internet Of Things Innovation Management Talent Acquisition Strategy Sales Management Management Consulting Product Leadership Marketing Leadership Development Sales And Marketing Leadership Business Intelligence Business Strategy Machine Learning Analytics Strategy Execution Recruiting

Chris Macdonald Education Details

  • New York University
    New York University
    Politics And History
  • Villanova University Charles Widger School Of Law
    Villanova University Charles Widger School Of Law
    Law

Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Macdonald

What company does Chris Macdonald work for?

Chris Macdonald works for Bria Ai

What is Chris Macdonald's role at the current company?

Chris Macdonald's current role is Applied AI Leader | Consultant | Advisor.

What schools did Chris Macdonald attend?

Chris Macdonald attended New York University, Villanova University Charles Widger School Of Law.

What skills is Chris Macdonald known for?

Chris Macdonald has skills like Leadership, Solution Selling, Strategy Formulation, Human Resources, Sales, Thought Leadership, Predictive Analytics, Communication, Technology Evangelism, Internet Of Things, Innovation Management, Talent Acquisition.

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