David Thornton-Smith

About David Thornton-Smith

Experienced technology leader with expertise in developing innovative information solutions and products at global enterprises such as Nike, T-Mobile, and Microsoft. Proven track record in delivering results under tight deadlines, building high-performing teams, and implementing best practices. Data-driven decision-maker with a strategic mindset, adept at scaling operations and fostering a positive, results-oriented culture. Anticipating future trends and incorporating them into organizational plans to support business growth and operational maturity. AI Technologies Brand Positioning & Management Business Development Business Intelligence Change Management Channel Management Consulting Communications Crisis Management Digital Marketing Engineering Operations Expansion/New Market Development Generative AI Healthcare IT Key Stakeholder Relationships Leadership Logistics Management Management Consulting Operational Process & Planning Organizational Development P&L Management Partner Management Performance Optimization Product Development Program Management Project Management ROI/ROA Strategic Alliances Strategic Planning Scrum Team Leadership Technical Communications Technical Team Leadership World Class Organizations Microsoft Office Suite

Experience

1. Principal Program Manager

   Alaska Airlines

   Jan 2024 — Present · WA, US

   Program Lead for the Analytics Transformation and Modernization program rescue, driving recovery and delivery across critical data initiatives. Oversaw the migration of data products from Alteryx to Tableau Prep and Databricks. Led the data migration from Oracle EDW to Databricks Lakehouse, partnering with 3rd party offshore teams and internal Data Service and Business teams. Collaborated with technical leaders on deprecation roadmaps for Alteryx, Oracle, and SQL Server. Led change management efforts across business and technical teams to ensure adoption of new analytics platforms and processes, including communications, training, and stakeholder alignment. Worked closely with Finance to recover precision on a $20M budget and ensure executive tools were reporting accurately.

Education

• Bournemouth University

  B.S.c (Hons.) Business Systems Management

Skills

• Mobile Devices
• Team Leadership
• Strategic Partnerships
• New Market Expansion
• Channel Management
• Organizational Development
• Crisis Management
• Team Development
• Professional Services
• Agile Project Management
• People Management
• Product Management
• Software Project Management
• Performance Management
• Crm
• Sales
• Program Management
• Partner Relationship Management
• Capital Budget & Asset Management
• Microsoft Licensing
• Mobile Technology
• Telecommunications
• Product Development
• Product Requirements
• Process Improvement
• Product Marketing
• Business Management
• Business Strategy
• Integration
• Operational Process
• Business Development
• Engineering Operations
• Multi-Site Operations
• Mobile
• Enterprise Software
• Strategic Brand Positioning
• Solution Selling
• Operations Management
• Global E-Commerce
• Business Restructures