KEVIN H. CARLSON

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- CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER -

Technology Leadership Data Science Machine Learning Technology Architecture and Software Development Predictive Analytics Strategic Planning and Execution Organizational Development Cross-functional Collaboration E-Commerce Writer Speaker QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Innovative, dedicated, and highly focused professional with exceptional management and leadership skills complemented with expertise in providing innovative technology solutions across a wide range of business functions and technical platforms. Armed with expertise in developing and implementing processes and strategies to achieve goals and objectives, as well as establishing and maintaining long-term relationships with clients, external partners, and all levels of professionals. Known for solid work ethic, as well as the ability to handle multiple priorities and deliver results. Fluent in English with working knowledge of German. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Granulytic Inc., Atlanta, GA

Angel Investor Advisor 2016–Present

- Demonstrate technology leadership for machine learning and real-time predictive analytics SaaS platform company for the application of data science in online retail

- Develop strategic concept, architecture, and platform including machine learning and predictive models for various consumer action inputs

- Establish initial teams and help company identify prospects and close initial customers Chartspan Medical, Greenville, SC

Board of Advisors 2013–Present

- Function as technical advisor for Chartspan, an automated personal healthcare record management system that operates on mobile platforms

Optaros Inc., Boston, MA

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Chief Security Officer (CSO) 2007–2016

- Collaborated with executive management to align technology strategy with business strategy

- Grew technology teams in Austin, Boston, and Bucharest, providing long-term growth and training plans aligned with business goals

- Managed operations in London and Munich during period of transition to a consolidated European presence

- Made major contributions to the development of client technology strategy for business in retail, entertainment, financial services, and consumer products

- Lead and mentored teams that focused on eCommerce technology, mobile, quality assurance, support, and devops

- Defined and communicated security policy and changes required in technology and business process

- Consulted with strategic clients on security and compliance strategy related to PCI and HIPAA

- Created content for marketing efforts and contributed to the development of technology delivery collateral

- Served as a member of the Transition Team post-acquisition by MRM McCann focused on reorganization of technology team within parent company business Watchfire Inc., Ottawa, ON

Director, Professional Services & Business Development 2004–2007

- Worked collaboratively with partners in identifying new business opportunities focused on product integration possibilities

- Built professional services teams and worked directly with strategic clients on security matters

- Closely interfaced with partners regarding Watchfire products for managed security provider’s clientele

- Oversaw business development efforts with Mercury, Fortify, and IBM/Rational

- Led team that received the IBM/Rational Certification for Appscan product line culminating in IBMs acquisition of Watchfire

Verteris, Atlanta, GA

Founder Chief Technology Officer (CTO) 2002–2004

- Designed and developed strategic SaaS software and information services to support securities class action litigation for legal firms representing large financial services clients

- Held responsibility for the architecture and development of Verteris products and systems

- Handled the ongoing business and helped in the acquisition of client base

- System monitored the litigation of country’s top custodial banks and pension funds with $300B in monitored assets

KEVIN H. CARLSON

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Viant, Boston, MA

Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Delivery Services 2000–2002

- Led technically focused business development, enterprise marketing, recruiting, service model development, and other broad ranging managerial duties

- Successfully managed more than 500 technology staff members in eight offices worldwide

- Provided assistance in closing over $15MM of business and financial services, pharmaceuticals, and media/entertainment companies on an annual basis

- Worked collaboratively with Executive Leadership Team to define the roles and responsibilities of technology staff; and served as a main point of contact for alliances within technology firms

- Interviewed on numerous occasions by Forrester, IDC, and Jupiter for market research reports and spoke at various industry events. Client focused work at Viant includes:

• Incubation of major media.com start-up; and

• Technical architecture for a leading New York investment banking firm

- Oversaw technical architecture and the implementation of work at numerous clients in the financial services, media and entertainment, consumer products, and pharmaceutical industries EARLIER CAREER

Scient, Dallas, TX

Managing Director, Technology Innovation Center

Partnerware Technologies, Austin, TX

Interim Chief Technology Officer

Technology Solutions Company, Atlanta, GA

Vice President

Advance Systems Group, Atlanta, GA

Founder Managing Director

Gerber Alley, Atlanta, GA

Systems Analyst

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

Magna cum laude

Executive Education, Leadership in Professional Service Firms Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

Professional Education in Project Management

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

AFFILIATION

CIPP, International Association of Privacy Professionals Voting Member, National Association for Recording Arts and Sciences ACTIVITIES

Writer/Blogger, www.carlsononcommerce.com

Speaker, Industry Events

Songwriter, Several Television Shows

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