Eric Gerstner

About Eric Gerstner

I help large enterprises translate “data ambition” into an operating model that delivers real outcomes.Most organizations do not struggle with vision. they struggle with execution. I have spent my career at the intersection of data, product, and go-to-market helping teams make data usable at scale, not just inventoried. The work is usually unglamorous but essential: ownership, definitions people agree on, quality signals people trust, and policies that live inside everyday tools and workflows.I measure success in adoption and time-to-data. fewer reconciliation loops, clearer accountability, and lower risk. When governance becomes part of how teams build and deliver, analytics and AI move faster, with better confidence in the inputs.

Experience

1. Account Executive

   Alation

   Jan 2026 — Present

   Lead enterprise engagements at Alation, helping organizations make data usable at scale. not just documented. Partner with business, data, and platform leaders to establish ownership, shared definitions, trusted quality signals, and policy-driven workflows. Enable a data product operating model by aligning producers and consumers around product thinking (SLAs, discoverability, and reuse). Drive measurable outcomes including higher adoption, faster time-to-data, fewer reconciliation cycles, and reduced risk, accelerating analytics and AI with confidence.

Education

• United States Naval Academy

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics

• Brother Martin High School

  High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

• The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance

• The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

  Environmental Economics & Sustainable Development