Frank G.
Chief Data Officer | Senior Data & Analytics Leader | Catalyst for Business Transformation | Cloud Computing ➤ Executing on Innovations around Data Platforms, Analytics, AI, and DevOps
- Role
- Chief Data Officer - Federal Logistics & Land Management at Microsoft
- Location
- New Market, MD, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Frank G.
Information technology capabilities continue to advance at a dizzying pace, bringing greater possibilities and disruption. Companies that know how to leverage tech innovations and connect them to business objectives will be in the best position to fuel greater productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.My name is Frank Garofalo; I am a game-changing technology leader with a track record of repeated success at the helm of innovative strategies, tech transformation, and radical problem solving, propelling growing companies to scale and gain a competitive advantage in a digital world.As a progressive leader with a 20-year career delivering advanced technical and business transforming solutions to some of the most respected global organizations, including Microsoft and Ford Company, I am renowned for being a business technologist who builds committed, high-performing teams and valuable business partnerships to deliver ground-breaking technology solutions. From architecting and developing innovative technology solutions to drive service improvement from the ground up to maintaining efficient and profitable operations, I help organizations reach new levels of success by offering an exceptional ability to manage highly technical projects from conceptualization to delivery.As an effective generator of modernization and employee enablement, I look for innovative ways to harness people\'s full potential and optimize business performance. I usually provide mentorship and technical leadership at Microsoft around Azure, Data Platforms, Analytics, AI, and DevOps. I have built a successful career around developing technology strategy, setting standards, and delivering innovative technology solutions to drive service improvement. Known as a strategic thinker who always brings creative solutions to the table, I possess an ability to see and articulate both the forest and the trees.My academic background includes a BS in Technology degree at Bowling Green State University and several Microsoft certifications in cloud technologies, data management, and analytics. DELIVER RESULTSMicrosoft Gold Club Choice Award – 2019.Microsoft DSS Summit Award Data & AI – 2018.Microsoft One Services Peak Team Award – 2017. f••••••••@housegarofalo.com
Experience
Chief Data Officer - Federal Logistics & Land Management
Apr 2022 — Present
Education
Bowling Green State University
Bachelors of Science in Technology, Visual Communications Technology / Marketing
1998 — 2003
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