Sam Coats
Corporate Research Leader | Hospitality Innovation | AI & Data Analytics
- Role
- Global Lead- Research and Development at WATG and Wimberly Interiors
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sam Coats
My work is where data meets design — and strategy becomes story. Experienced AEC researcher and business strategy leader charting a future path forward in architecture and construction. I specialize in delivering global solutions to firms and their Fortune 100 clients, translating data-informed ideas into impactful programs, products, and services with measurable outcomes.With a corporate innovation background, I excel in uncovering data-driven insights to develop next-generation physical and digital strategies. My approach is anchored in action-oriented solutions, rapid prototyping, technical proficiency in the built environment, and the ability to drive lasting cultural change. Currently I\'m the global research lead at WATG, the global leader in hospitality design, establishing a new research group.
Experience
Global Lead- Research and Development
Apr 2024 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US
I oversee research and intelligence strategies across a global footprint of projects and offices. Quantifying the impact of our work and exploring new markets. WATG is the preeminent leader in integrated luxury hospitality design - Advisory, Planning, Architecture, Landscape, and Interiors.
Education
MIT Professional Education
Certification- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Boston Architectural College
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture
Skills
- Architecture
- Space Planning
- Architectural Design
- Sustainable Design
- Business Networking
- Non-Profits
- Interior Design
- Sustainability
- Graphics
- Architectures
- Indesign
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Cad
- Space-Planning
- Design Research
- Leed Projects
- Construction
- Sketchup
- Submittals
- Research
- Revit
- Urban Design
- Architectural Drawings
- Renovation
- Event Planning
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