Thomas Horne

About Thomas Horne

I am an AI and Data leader focused on turning emerging technology into enterprise value. My work sits at the intersection of AI strategy, data transformation, analytics, operating model design, and large-scale execution.I currently lead AI, Data, and Analytics practice growth and delivery in the Northeast, spanning go-to-market strategy, offering development, solutioning, team leadership, staffing, and execution across complex client engagements. I work with clients and internal teams to shape AI roadmaps, modernize data platforms, identify high-value use cases, and translate strategy into measurable business outcomes.Across my career, I have led analytics teams, built operating models, driven transformation programs, and partnered with senior leaders across product, operations, technology, risk, and business functions. My background spans enterprise data and analytics, AI strategy, Trust & Safety analytics, process redesign, governance, and applied machine learning.I am particularly interested in roles where AI is treated not as theater, but as a serious business capability: grounded in data, embedded in operations, governed responsibly, and tied to revenue, efficiency, risk reduction, or decision quality.Core areas: Enterprise AI, GenAI strategy, data strategy, analytics transformation, operating model design, AI use case identification and prioritization, governance, team leadership, solution architecture, and end-to-end delivery.

Experience

1. Practice Lead - Ai Advisory & Execution

   Avanade

   Nov 2023 — Present · New York, NY, US

   I lead Avanade’s AI, Data, and Analytics Advisory practice across the Northeast, driving growth, go-to-market, solutioning, talent leadership, and delivery for enterprise transformation programs. My work focuses on AI strategy, GenAI opportunities, data modernization, analytics operating models, and execution across complex client environments.

Education

• The Johns Hopkins University

  Master of Arts, Applied Economics

  2009 — 2011

• University of Pittsburgh

  B.A., Dual Major in Business and Economics

Skills

• Consulting
• Analytics
• Norkom
• Statistical Modeling
• Time Series Analysis
• Statistics
• Databases
• Economics
• Analytical Skills
• Management
• Sql
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Microsoft Excel
• Leadership
• Forecasting
• Valuation
• Visual Basic for Applications (Vba)
• Research
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Financial Modeling
• Quantitative Analytics
• Project Management
• Financial Analysis
• Audit Command Language
• Access
• Sas
• Financial Reporting
• Spotfire
• Analysis
• Economic Forecasting
• Econometrics
• Actimize
• Regulatory Compliance
• Mantas
• Business Development
• Data Architecture
• Vba
• Accounting
• Strategy