Brandon Vermeer

About Brandon Vermeer

I am a director-level data and AI leader with 10+ years of experience driving enterprise-scale analytics and AI transformation across complex organizations. I have led multi-million-dollar programs, partnered directly with C-suite and VP-level executives, and helped organizations prioritize and operationalize AI to deliver measurable business value.Currently, I lead AI and analytics initiatives focused on enterprise strategy, operating model design, and value realization. I work closely with senior business and technology leaders to define roadmaps, make investment trade-offs, and build scalable, governable data and AI capabilities aligned to business outcomes.I am a bilingual, first-generation Mexican American leader who values mentorship, inclusive teams, and talent development. In parallel with my industry work, I have taught leadership, business, and analytics courses to hundreds of undergraduate students nationwide, reinforcing my commitment to developing future leaders and high-performing teams.

Experience

1. Client Services Director - Data & Ai

   IBM

   Nov 2025 — Present

   Lead enterprise data and AI strategy initiatives for retail and media organizations, with end-to-end ownership of delivery, governance, and value realization across a $3M+ annual portfolio of retail and automotive clientsWork directly with C-suite and VP-level leaders to define enterprise AI roadmaps, make investment trade-offs, and align business and technology strategyLead and develop cross-functional teams across data engineering, analytics, and AI, delivering scalable, governable solutions aligned to enterprise standardsEstablish analytics and AI operating models, metrics, and governance structures to support sustainable adoption and long-term value

Education

• Desert Vista High School

  High School Diploma

• UNC Charlotte School of Data Science

  Master of Science - MS, Data Science and Business Analytics

• Barrett, The Honors College

  Mathematics and Statistics

• W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University

  Bachelor’s Degree - BS, Finance

Skills

• Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Customer Service
• Public Speaking
• Spanish
• Teamwork
• Fundraising
• Telephone Skills
• Sales
• Communication
• Time Management
• Telemarketing
• Social Networking
• Insurance
• Social Media
• R
• Nonprofits
• Training
• Recruiting