Dan Mitchell is a SVP Platform Strategy at Digital Wave Technology. He possess expertise in analytics, business intelligence, business analytics, enterprise software, sas and 16 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "Dan Mitchell is a whip-smart, versatile thought leader for a wide variety of business and technology topics including artificial intelligence, generative AI, computer vision, digital twins, machine learning, demand planning, data management and analytics. Dan and I worked together for years at SAS; he was my go-to media and influencer spokesperson for addressing the many ways our technology supports the retail and consumer goods manufacturing industries. He’s a master at breaking down complex technology topics into easily digestible sound bites even lay people can understand. Journalists turn to Dan for needed context, and they find him knowledgeable, genuine, and quotable – invaluable media spokesperson traits. Dan is tirelessly creative and often the trusted engine propelling major initiatives like product development and launches, industry events, major customer meetings and key content development for everything from white papers and web sites to scripts and news releases." and "I had the pleasure of working in the SAS Retail & Consumer Good Global practice over the last 6 years on the innovation and marketing team under the direction of Dan Mitchell. Dan is a true leader who values building trust with his team. This created a more innovative and creative work environment for the team, which encouraged new ideas and the willingness to take on risky projects. Dan leaned into each team member’s strengths assigning them to specific projects to develop a personal pathway to professional success. He encourages collaboration , which is a key element that created a strengths-based team culture. All of which cultivated a work together environment to learn from and leverage each other’s strengths. Doing so bolstered an innovation and creative problem-solving team attitude. The team was happier and more productive requiring virtually no micromanaging freeing Dan to focus on strategic initiatives without having to rule over every detail. However, when required Dan was assertive, but did it with empathy and diplomacy. He was able to overcome resistance and get out in front to drive the team’s success. One of things that I admired the most about Dan is his technical and analytics skills, and willingness to jump in and help the team solve problems when we needed a different viewpoint. His technical skills are far above most managers. Dan’s diligence, enthusiasm, and role model qualities set him apart from other managers. Overall, Dan has all the management traits that enable him to influence, motivate, and enable others to achieve professional goals and to contribute to the organization’s success. Dan has a curiosity mindset and an ability to look at situations and issues from the standpoint of external stakeholders, such as customers or competitors. This helps him make more informed decisions because he considers the broader context beyond just internal organizational dynamics. If you’re looking for a highly effective leader who is capable of motivating and inspiring others Dan is that person. Dan is a highly competent manager that people trust and connect which is key to creating the conditions for success. "