James Gray
About James Gray
James Gray is a UC Berkeley-trained data and AI strategist who works with innovative companies that use technology as a competitive advantage. He also teaches data and artificial intelligence strategy at the renowned Berkeley Haas School of Business and is a coach to students, tech professionals and leaders driven to unlock their potential. Data & AI Strategist - I am a former CIO, CPO, and Data Executive who is a fractional technology leader to innovative companies seeking to accelerate business outcomes through data, AI, and people. I have built software products, data products, and technology platforms at startups and leading companies like Microsoft for over 20 years. Data & AI Strategy Instructor - I am a learning facilitator at the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley, for two executive education courses: Data Strategy: Leveraging Data as a Competitive Advantage and Artificial Intelligence: Business Strategies and Applications. Over the last two plus years I have instructed 1000s of students through live office hours, and have been recognized for my unique teaching style by students. Leadership and Performance Coach - I coach driven leaders, professionals, and university students to unlock their potential. I coach graduate business analytics and technology management students at the Gies College of Business, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. My Purpose: I am the - alarm clock that wakes people up - flashlight that shines the light on awareness - knowledge beacon that guides others in darkness - time machine transporting people into the future faster - coach on the field, challenging and holding people accountable to be their best - people alchemist that creates human gold for organizations that inspires millions of people to pursue their best self and unlock their full potential I earned a BS in Electrical Engineering from Union College, an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, and an MS in Information and Data Science from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Information. I am certified by Brown University as a Leadership and Performance Coach. https://www.jamesgray.io