Daniel Naylor
About Daniel Naylor
Daniel Naylor serves as the Vice President of Field Technologies at Advance Auto Parts, bringing over 20 years of experience in IT and project management. He has held various leadership roles in the industry, including positions at Advance Auto Parts and Optical Cable Corporation.
Current Role at Advance Auto Parts
Daniel Naylor serves as the Vice President of Field Technologies at Advance Auto Parts. He has held this position since 2023 and is based in Raleigh, North Carolina. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and operational execution of field technology initiatives within the company.
Previous Experience at Advance Auto Parts
Daniel Naylor has held multiple roles at Advance Auto Parts. He was the Director of IT Support Services for 11 months from 2017 to 2018. Following this, he served as the Senior Director of IT Service from 2018 to 2022, where he focused on enhancing IT service delivery. Most recently, he was the Senior Director of Pro Technologies from 2022 to 2023, contributing to the advancement of technology solutions within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Naylor holds a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Computer Science from Kingston University, which he completed from 2000 to 2004. He also earned a Master of Business Administration from Averett University between 2009 and 2011. His education supports his expertise in bridging the gap between business and technology, as well as managing complex programs and projects.
Background in Information Technology
Daniel Naylor has over 20 years of experience in the IT and project management sectors. Prior to his roles at Advance Auto Parts, he worked at Optical Cable Corporation as the Director of Information Technology for 10 years, from 2006 to 2016. He also began his career as a QC Tester at Electronic Arts from 2001 to 2004, which provided him with foundational experience in technology.
Project Management and Leadership Skills
Daniel Naylor is recognized for his ability to build credibility with executive teams, stakeholders, and customers. He specializes in turning around underperforming projects and operations by utilizing Agile, Scaled Agile, and Waterfall methodologies. His strategic leadership and technical guidance have been pivotal in managing multiple concurrent projects effectively.