Nicholas Kelly

About Nicholas Kelly

From Early AI to Global Analytics LeadershipNick Kelly’s journey with AI began at University College Cork, where he majored in Computer Science and specialized in Artificial Intelligence. In 2002, as part of his final-year project, he built a basic neural network, a formative experience that sparked a lifelong mission: turning data and AI into practical business value.Building Global ExpertiseNick launched his career in analytics consulting at Deloitte Analytics in Singapore, helping multinational clients adopt emerging data technologies across Asia.He then moved to Deloitte US, where he designed and led analytics and AI strategy workshops for some of the world’s largest enterprises.These engagements sharpened his ability to align complex data science and machine-learning capabilities with real business outcomes and executive priorities.Founder, CEO & PresidentToday, Nick is CEO of Delivering Data Analytics (USA) and President of Delivering Data Analytics Philippines, guiding a cross-border team that helps organizations operationalize AI and advanced analytics—from AI strategy and data-product design to GPU-powered managed services and large-scale adoption programs.Author & Product CreatorNick is the best-selling author of Delivering Data Analytics and How to Interpret Data, and the forthcoming book The AI-Enhanced Data Team.He also creates practical toolkits and games that make complex concepts accessible and actionable, including:Dashboard Wireframe Kit and Dashboard Requirements Kit – industry-leading design and requirements toolsData Storytelling Cards – a hands-on way to master narrative with dataThese products and courses have empowered professionals to increase analytics adoption and elevate data literacy.Impact & FocusNick’s approach blends AI strategy, decision intelligence, and change management to help executives move from static dashboards to predictive, prescriptive, and automated decision flows.He and his teams deliver AI-driven workshops, corporate training, and managed GPU infrastructure that enable organizations to scale analytics and AI with confidence and measurable ROI.ConnectNick continues to champion a future where AI and data storytelling drive everyday decisions.Connect to explore how he and his team can help your organization move from insight to action.

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Delivering Data Analytics

   Jan 2018 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Nick Kelly leads Delivering Data Analytics, the U.S. headquarters of a global AI and analytics consultancy and product company. DDA (USA) partners with enterprises to operationalize AI and advanced analytics, turning complex data assets into predictive, prescriptive, and automated decisions that drive measurable business outcomes.Core Services & Capabilities- AI & Data Strategy: end-to-end programs that align executive priorities, governance, and technology with actionable use cases- Decision Intelligence & Adoption: design of KPI architectures, action mapping, and user-centric dashboards to embed insights into daily operations- LLM/SLM Solutions: development of secure RAG pipelines and enterprise copilots tailored to industry-specific workflows- Managed AI Infrastructure: consulting and design for GPU-powered environments to train, fine-tune, and deploy large models at scale- Enablement & Training: corporate workshops and proprietary toolkits that accelerate data literacy and AI readiness across organizations.ImpactUnder Nick’s leadership, DDA (USA) has become a trusted partner to Fortune 100 and high-growth firms, helping them transition from static reporting to AI-driven decision intelligence.The company’s products, including the Dashboard Wireframe Kit, Dashboard Requirements Kit, and forthcoming Data Literacy Cards, are used by professionals worldwide to improve adoption and unlock value from analytics investments.

Education

• Bruce College

  Leaving Certificate, Honors Mathematics, Honors Applied Mathematics, Honors Physics

  1997 — 1998

• Aston

  Leaving certificate, Leaving certificate

  1992 — 1997

• University College Cork

  Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

  1998 — 2002

Skills

• User Experience
• Strategy
• Consulting
• Html
• Cascading Style Sheets (Css)
• Data Visualization
• Css
• Information Architecture
• Data Visualisation
• Scrum
• Java
• Html5
• Business Analytics
• Agile Methodologies
• Web Development
• Javascript
• Html 5
• 3d Visualization
• Mobile Devices
• User Interface
• Usability Engineering
• Front-End
• Web Design
• Mobile Applications
• Analytics
• User Interface Design