David Graham
Executive Leader | AI + Data Analytics | Thought Leadership
- Role
- Designer in Residence at Uc San Diego Design Lab
- Location
- San Diego County, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About David Graham
Outcome-driven executive with a track record of leading large organizations, driving operational effectiveness, advancing digital transformation, supporting economic development, and achieving operational excellence.Designer in Residence at UC San Diego\'s Design lab. Have been a Fellow at the Technology & Entrepreneurship Center at Harvard, driving innovation in the public and private sectors. Formerly led a $300M group with 1,500 employees within a $3.6B organization, optimizing operations and enhancing customer experiences through data-driven strategies. Strategic advisor to companies in business development, data analytics, sales, channel partnerships, and value creation.Skilled in aligning strategy with business objectives, fostering cross-sector partnerships, and leveraging AI, digital transformation, and public policy to create effective organizations and communities. A recognized global thought leader, shaping the future of innovation through expertise in change management, economic development, and technology-driven solutions.
Experience
Designer in Residence
Aug 2024 — Present · San Diego, CA, US
Global Thought Leader & Policy Designer: Sought after for expertise at the intersection of technology, innovation, sustainability, community development, and public sector operations across the Americas and Europe. Designs policy frameworks that translate emerging technologies and economic shifts into practical governance models, inspiring leaders with visionary thinking grounded in operational reality.Generative AI & Governance Strategist: Leads collaborations with global institutions on AI development, adoption, regulation, and responsible deployment, bridging technical capability with public trust, institutional readiness, and long-term societal impact.Strategic Executive & Systems Builder: Outcome-driven leader with experience guiding large, complex organizations through digital transformation, operational reform, public safety modernization, and economic development. Designs systems that integrate policy, technology, finance, and workforce strategy into measurable performance gains.Strategic Planning & Institutional Alignment: Aligns strategy with mission, fiscal realities, and political dynamics, fostering cross-sector partnerships and leveraging AI, digital transformation, and public policy to build resilient, high-performing organizations and communities. Recognized for shaping innovation ecosystems that connect government, industry, and academia into cohesive, future-ready networks.
Education
Western Governors University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Information Technology Management
Point Loma Nazarene University
Bachelor's degree, Business/Corporate Communications
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