Dan Cushing

About Dan Cushing

Most leadership teams don’t get stuck because they lack data—they get stuck because too much information obscures the real decision that needs to be made.I work with leaders to cut through that noise. I listen carefully, clarify ambiguity, and help teams move past circular conversations to identify the underlying problem—not just the symptoms showing up in dashboards or metrics.Once the real issue is clear, I help align leaders around a small set of priorities and design metrics that guide behavior, not just reporting. The focus is always on turning analysis into action so decisions lead to clear ownership, focused effort, and execution that actually moves the organization forward.Over time, I’ve learned that the hardest part of analytics work isn’t the data itself—it’s executing against the insights. When this work is done well, teams spend less time debating and more time doing the right work.I’ve spent my career working at the intersection of data, strategy, and operations—helping leaders move from insight to execution when the path forward isn’t obvious.

Experience

1. Principal Consultant

   SEI

   Jun 2025 — Present · Boston, MA, US

Education

• DeVry University

  Bachelor of Science, Technical Management

  2004 — 2007

• DeVry University

  Masters of Busines Administration, Business Intelligence and Analytics Management

  2015 — 2017