Tim Dunston

About Tim Dunston

I’m a strategic operations and transformation leader with 15 years driving measurable business results across Microsoft, Fortive, and Danaher. I partner with C-suite executives to translate strategic vision into executable plans, building the frameworks, governance systems, and performance infrastructure that enable commercial growth at scale.What I Do:I architect and lead strategic operating systems that make complex organizations more effective. This includes designing planning frameworks that connect strategy to execution, building AI-enabled workflows that accelerate decision-making, establishing performance management systems that drive accountability, and coaching senior leaders on organizational transformation.Experience Highlights:• Architected and deployed enterprise-wide commercial BI platforms serving 40+ global companies at Danaher, creating real-time visibility into marketing and sales performance for executive leadership• Led AI-enabled transformation initiatives at Microsoft, redesigning governance frameworks and process systems that significantly accelerated decision-making velocity across commercial teams• Drove substantial funnel growth and marketing performance improvement while leading global marketing organization at Fluke Health Solutions in healthcare technology sector• Pioneered strategic planning methodology adopted across portfolio companies at Fortive, working directly with company presidents to translate vision into executable annual plans• Designed and optimized performance measurement systems for multi-million dollar advertising investments across portfolio companies through analytics-driven frameworksCore Expertise:Strategic Planning & Execution | AI Strategy & Implementation | Commercial Operations | Marketing Analytics & Performance Optimization | Cross-Functional Governance | Change Management | Danaher/Fortive Business System Methodologies | Executive AdvisoryCurrently: Leading operational excellence and AI-enabled transformation initiatives at Microsoft, building strategic frameworks and governance systems that accelerate growth across global commercial teams.I’m energized by working with mission-driven organizations to create scalable value through strategic rigor, operational excellence, and people-first culture.Let’s connect if you’re working on: Commercial transformation, AI adoption strategy, revenue operations, or scaling strategic execution capabilities.

Experience

1. Sr Director Continuous Improvement

   Microsoft

   Dec 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

Education

• Walla Walla University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Religion/Religious Studies

  1998 — 2004

• Fuller Theological Seminary

  Master of Arts (MA), Philosophy and Religious Studies

  2007 — 2010

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Web Analytics
• Crm
• Content Strategy
• Marketing Strategy
• Writing
• Omniture
• Strategy
• Social Media
• Management
• Digital Marketing
• Marketing Automation
• Marketing
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Office
• Lead Handling
• Google Analytics
• Analytics
• Online Advertising
• SEO
• Google Adwords
• Continuous Improvement
• Data Visualization
• Data Analysis
• Kaizen
• Market Research
• Editing
• Webtrends Analytics
• Online Marketing
• Blogging
• Lead Generation
• Email Marketing
• Product Management
• Domo