Nathan Hanks
About Nathan Hanks
Nathan Hanks is the Managing Director at Protiviti, with a diverse background in technology and innovation across various industries.
Company
Nathan Hanks serves as the Managing Director at Protiviti. He started this role in 2022 and is based in Houston, Texas, United States. Protiviti is a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise in finance, technology, operations, data, analytics, governance, risk, and internal audit to clients through its network of more than 85 offices in over 25 countries.
Previous Roles
Nathan Hanks has held several leadership roles before joining Protiviti. He was a Partner at Credera in Houston, Texas from 2021 to 2022. Prior to this, he spent a decade as Vice President at Pariveda Solutions, from 2011 to 2021. He also served as Partner and CIO at PHD Trading Technologies for one year, from 2010 to 2011, and as Vice President, Information Technology, at Tyco Flow Control from 2008 to 2010. His extensive career includes an 11-year tenure as Sr. Director, Information Technology, at Continental Airlines from 1997 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Nathan Hanks has a strong educational background, including a Post Graduate certificate in Artificial Intelligence from The University of Texas at Austin, achieved in 2021. He also earned an MBA from the University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business, from 1997 to 1999. His foundational education includes a BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, completed in 1994.
Industry Experience
Throughout his career, Nathan Hanks has led engagements across diverse industries. These include Oil & Gas, Retail, Travel, Power & Energy, Construction, Healthcare, and Financial Services. His work involves leading transformational change efforts and driving innovation in technology integration. Hanks focuses on new product conceptualization and utilizes cloud technologies to foster these innovations.
Specialized Skills
Nathan Hanks specializes in data science and the implementation of machine learning/artificial intelligence to derive deeper insights. His expertise in cloud technology adoption has been instrumental in driving transformational changes in various industries. His professional endeavors are characterized by a focus on innovation and solutioning capabilities, particularly in the context of new product conceptualization.