Kevin Hall

About Kevin Hall

You can reach me at purpose is to improve, help those around me, and make the world a better place, through personal example and by inspiring others.With 40 years in IT with IBM, and currently IBM Distinguished Engineer and CTO for Walmart, I am responsible for helping Walmart maximize the value of Trustworthy AI, data science, data platforms, IT optimization, AI Operations, and analytics. I lead in the solution lifecycle from ideation to engagement, and providing technical and thought leadership for Walmart on architectural decisions, translating business requirements to the solution design process. My key credentials include being Distinguished Certified IT Architect with the Open Group, a member of the IBM Academy of Technology, and leader in various AI initiatives across IBM- I provide technical leadership, applying new technologies, developing and enhancing solutions that drive our clients\' missions and transform their data, IT and business environments- I excel in client solutions that require an understanding of the complex relationships between a broad variety of solution components, properties, and interfaces in a context of multiple technologies, products, and services. I am known for:1. Simplifying Complex Systems, e.g. for Big Data, Data Access, AI/ML, and IT Optimization.2. Shared Services Models, e.g. for Hybrid Cloud/Data Services, SOA, business transformation (e.g. HR).3. Enterprise Architecture: e.g. for Application Integration, Optimization, and Transformation.People who work with me see a good balance in three areas: 1) CREATIVITY/innovation, 2) RIGOR/discipline, and 3) COMMUNICATION that is proactive and clear.On a personal level, I live/work in Charlotte, NC, but often work in the Bentonville, AR area.I am inner-directed, skeptical, rigorous, adventurous, empathetic. I am open to and intrigued by new ideas and love to explore them. I also want experiences where there is self-expression.

Experience

1. Ibm Distinguished Engineer and CTO for Walmart

   IBM

   Jan 2019 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Kevin Hall is IBM Distinguished Engineer and CTO for Walmart, covering items such as Blockchain, SaaS, retail solutions, and IBM technologies. As IBM’s Chief Data Officer for Walmart, he is responsible for helping Walmart maximize the value of Cloud, App Modernization, AI, Data, Data Science, and Analytics. He leads IBM in its solution lifecycle from ideation to engagement. He provides technical and thought leadership for Walmart on architectural decisions, translating business requirements to the solution design process. Kevin leads IBM subject matter and technical experts to align with opportunities to bring the best of IBM’s broad portfolio to Walmart’s business and technical initiatives. This includes business relevance, demonstrations, interoperability, scalability, and ease of transition/use.Kevin has nearly 35 years in IT with IBM and is a Distinguished Certified IT Architect with the Open Group. He is known for simplifying complex systems, shared services models, and enterprise architecture.

Education

• Rutgers University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Computer Science

  1980 — 1984

Skills

• Websphere
• Big Data
• Information Technology
• Business Intelligence
• Program Management
• IT Strategy
• Esb
• Leadership
• Pre-Sales
• Cloud Computing
• Architectures
• Uml
• IT Management
• Management Consulting
• Integration
• IT Service Management
• Big Data Analytics
• Strategy
• Soa
• Java Enterprise Edition
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Aix
• Sdlc
• Solution Architecture
• Eai
• Cyber-Security
• Service-Oriented Architecture (Soa)
• Architecture