I build data teams, turn AI into business results, and write about what works.
I’m a data and AI leader and the author of three books on leadership, AI execution and career growth. Most of my writing comes from the problems that appear after the strategy deck is finished and real people have to make the work succeed.
Three books for the parts of work nobody teaches very well.
The Data-Driven Executive
For data and analytics leaders moving beyond technical authority into executive influence, team leadership, strategy and organizational decision-making.
AI to ROI for Business Leaders
A practical case study on taking AI from the original business problem through data readiness, pilots, production, adoption and measurable value.
The Lost Map to Your Career
A practical guide to visibility, managing up, workplace relationships, office politics, promotions and the career lessons people often learn late.
What stayed with them.
Different books, different readers, and some very familiar problems.
“I read this in two sittings during a flight and had bought multiple copies for all of my Directors by the time the plane landed.”
“Very practical and straight to the point. I liked the mix of story and real execution steps. Made the whole AI topic feel more grounded.”
“It doesn’t feel corporate or detached; it feels human. This is book you carry with you into every big decision you make about your career.”
“The Chapter on the CDO / CTO / CFO Triangle was essentially My Org Chart, except for the Names being Changed.”
“What stood out for me was the focus on metrics that survive scrutiny. Actual measures a CFO will stand behind.”
“I love how it’s written in a light-hearted, approachable way, even infused with a hint of humor from time to time.”
A few places to start.
Data leadership, AI execution and the decisions that sit between the technology and the business.
How to Run an AI Pilot That Actually Teaches You Something
Why a pilot should test real users, real data and real business decisions instead of being designed simply to produce a green demo.
Read more AI + FinanceAI Return on Investment
How to establish a believable baseline, separate AI impact from other business changes and arrive at an ROI number Finance can defend.
Read more Data LeadershipData Driven Decision Making
Seven decision traps and a practical way to use evidence without letting a dashboard replace leadership judgment.
Read more Executive LeadershipCDO vs CTO Responsibilities
Where data leadership and technology leadership overlap, where they should remain distinct and what happens when ownership is unclear.
Read moreFind me on LinkedIn.
If you want to talk about data, AI, leadership, one of my books, or something I’ve written here, LinkedIn is the easiest way to reach me.