Grant Horton
About Grant Horton
Grant Horton is a Manager in Technology Consulting at Protiviti in Los Angeles, California, with a background in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Southern California.
Current Role at Protiviti
Grant Horton has been working as a Manager in Technology Consulting at Protiviti since 2018. Located in Los Angeles, California, Horton plays a critical role in the consultancy's technology-related projects. His responsibilities include providing technology solutions, managing key aspects of IT consultancy, and overseeing project implementations. This role involves significant client interaction and the application of his extensive technological knowledge to solve complex issues.
Previous Internships and Work Experience
Before his current role, Grant Horton gained valuable experience through various internships. He started at Protiviti as a Technology Consulting Intern in 2017, where he was involved in technology consulting projects. Horton's prior internship at Ducommun Incorporated as a Program Management Intern provided him with insights into project management processes. At USC Credit Union, he worked in the Electronic Funds Transfer Group for a year, gaining operational experience. Additionally, his role as a Project Engineer – HVAC Equipment Sales Intern at Air Treatment Corporation provided him with practical engineering and sales experience.
Education and Expertise
Grant Horton holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Southern California, completed between 2014 and 2018. His education has provided him with a strong foundation in industrial systems, engineering principles, and problem-solving techniques. This academic background supports his professional roles and enhances his capability in technology consulting and project management.
Key Projects and Technical Contributions
Grant Horton has made significant technical contributions during his career. He developed a custom tool designed to streamline the analysis of Workday security for a large financial services company, significantly benefiting an employee base of over 50,000. Horton also supported the development of financial reporting using SAP Business Objects, specifically focusing on building, testing, and documenting Web Intelligence reports. In another notable project, he performed IT application control analysis and testing for a Fortune 500 entertainment company, evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of key application controls related to financial reporting.