Rob Thompson, MBA
About Rob Thompson, MBA
Rob Thompson, MBA, serves as the Director of Business Intelligence and Analytics at Scientific Games, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in data analytics and business intelligence, having held various roles in notable companies throughout his career.
Current Role at Scientific Games
Rob Thompson serves as the Director of Business Intelligence and Analytics at Scientific Games. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's data-driven decision-making processes. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, he leverages his expertise in business intelligence to enhance operational efficiency and strategic planning.
Previous Experience in Business Intelligence
Prior to his current role, Rob Thompson worked at HD Supply as Senior Manager of Data Analytics and Data Science from 2016 to 2019. He also held the position of Director of Analytics at Allconnect for a brief period in 2016. His earlier experience includes serving as CRM Lead Analyst at Moxie from 2014 to 2016, where he focused on customer relationship management strategies.
Educational Background
Rob Thompson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology with a focus on Electronics from Appalachian State University, studying from 1994 to 1998. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business, completing his studies from 2009 to 2011.
Technical Skills and Tools
Rob Thompson possesses extensive technical skills in business intelligence and analytics. He utilizes Microsoft SQL Server for data management and employs Advanced Excel for data-driven marketing strategies. His proficiency extends to Tableau and Tableau Server for analytics, as well as SAS for statistical analysis. He also has experience with Radian 6 for data analysis.
Career Progression and Roles
Rob Thompson's career includes various roles in analytics and marketing. He worked as a Product Manager at AVOXI from 2011 to 2013 and as a Marketing Manager at Dimensional Design from 2006 to 2008. His early career included a position as Graduate Research Assistant at Georgia State University from 2010 to 2011, where he gained valuable research experience.