Gary Watson Griffin
Senoia, GA 30276
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PROFILE
Results-driven professional with extensive experience developing and
directing business intelligence initiatives within startup and high-growth
organizations. Strong leader and team builder able to effectively manage
and motivate staff. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Superior analytical and problem-solving abilities.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
IBM
Managing Consultant 10/2012 - present
Served as a K-12 Education Subject Matter Expert for IBM at one of IBM's
premier long-term strategic education partners in the K-12 education
marketplace at Gwinnett County Public Schools supporting the implementation
of the eCLASS program in the areas of student information management. As
the SIS/Gradebook team leader, I played the roles of project manager and
business analyst to support the District in evaluating and selecting a new
SIS and Gradebook integrated solution.
ACCURATE NUMBERS 8/2010 - 9/2012
Director of Business Services
ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Atlanta, GA 3/2008 - 8/2010
Director of Data Quality and Research Accountability
TASADA SOLUTIONS, Senoia, GA 2000 - 2007
Founder and CEO
RIVERSIDE PUBLISHING COMPANY, Birmingham, AL 1999 - 2000
(Formerly Virtual Learning Technologies)
Director of Analytical Solutions
IBM, Armonk, NY 1997 - 1999
Data Warehouse/BI Consultant
CONSULTANT, Information/IT Management (SAS Specialist) 1990 - 1999
EDUCATION
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Doctorate of Philosophy in Sociology (05/2004)
AUBURN UNIVERSITY
Master of Science in Sociology (03/1990)
VALDOSTA STATE COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (03/1987)