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Jamie O'Brien

Sr Director Analyst

Jamie O'Brien is a Senior Director analyst on the Analytics & AI team. Mr. O'Brien's focus includes Data & Analytics strategy development & strategy alignment, organizational and operating models, talent management & talent development strategies, and maximizing value creation through analytics & AI. Additionally, Mr. O'Brien has a focus on helping heads of analytics & AI understand how Partnerships & Collaboration, Culture, Talent, and Change influence successful execution of analytics & AI strategies.

Previous experience

Jamie O'Brien comes to Gartner with 20+ years of experience as a senior leader of large multi-level organizations responsible for the design, development, and deployment of data infrastructure and data management, analytics, technology development, and operations enablement capabilities. Mr. O'Brien's experience spans the healthcare, government contracting, technology development, and property & casualty insurance businesses.

Professional background

CACI International Inc., Managing Principal, 2 years

Cigna Corp., Data Management Strategy & Governance Senior Director, Global Data & Analytics, 7 years

Science Applications International Corporation, Director of Analytics & Planning, 4 years

Areas of coverage
  • Analytics and Artificial Intelligence

  • Data and Analytics Leaders and Programs

  • Chief Data and Analytics Officer Executive Leadership

  • Realize Value From Data and Analytics Investments

  • Build Trusted Data, Analytics and AI

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Management

Pamplin School Of Business, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA

Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration, Finance Concentration

Le Moyne College, Syracuse, NY

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Top Issues That I Help Clients Address

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Organizational & Operating Models for Heads of Analytics & AI

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Talent Management & Talent Development Strategies for Heads of Analytics & AI

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Collaboration & Partnering with the Business to Maximize Impact & Value for Heads of Analytics & AI

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Understanding How Culture, Talent, and Change influence successful execution of analytics & AI strategies for Heads of Analytics & AI

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Rationalizing Investments for Heads of Analytics & AI