Chad Knutson
Head of Professional Services, Data | Driving Growth, Delivery Excellence & Operational Strategy
- Role
- Head of Professional Services, Data at CDW
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chad Knutson
I’m a strategic, execution-focused services leader with 25+ years of experience building and scaling high-performing professional services organizations. Currently, I serve as Head of Professional Services, Data at CDW, leading a national team that delivers Analytics, Cloud Data Services, and AI transformation solutions to Fortune 500 clients.I specialize in aligning talent, process, and technology to deliver measurable business outcomes. My core focus includes resource planning, operational oversight, and workforce optimization, ensuring the right people are deployed to the right projects at the right time. I manage the day-to-day operations of a large consulting practice, balancing delivery excellence with financial performance, capacity planning, and team development.Key strengths- Building and leading consulting practices in high-growth environments- Running services operations, from project staffing to delivery oversight- Workforce strategy, resource planning, and utilization optimization- Experience across cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Databricks, Snowflake)- Cross-functional collaboration with sales, talent, finance, and partner teams- Driving operational efficiency while maintaining client satisfaction
Experience
Head of Professional Services, Data
Jan 2025 — Present
Transitioned to CDW following acquisition of Sirius. Lead a national consulting team focused on cloud based data solutions, and AI services. Responsible for practice operations, delivery excellence, and workforce strategy.
Education
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
BS, Management Information Services
1991 — 1995
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