Dan Hall
About Dan Hall
Dan Hall is an Information Technology Project Manager with extensive experience in managing technology projects and teams. He has held various leadership roles in organizations such as Circle.com, NIH, Z-Tech Corporation, and Chevy Chase Trust, and currently works at Vana focusing on leveraging big data for research discovery.
Current Role at Vana
Dan Hall currently serves as an Information Technology Project Manager at Vana, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on leveraging big data assets and technologies to enhance research discovery. His work is centered in the Washington DC-Baltimore area, where he applies his extensive experience in information technology project management.
Previous Experience at Circle.com
Dan Hall worked at Circle.com as Vice President from 1999 to 2001. During his two-year tenure, he contributed to the company's strategic initiatives and technology projects. His role involved overseeing various aspects of information technology, which helped shape his later career in project management.
Consulting Role at NIH
From 2007 to 2019, Dan Hall served as a Consultant at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. Over this twelve-year period, he managed significant projects, including the eRA Commons project, which supports the application and management of over $30 billion in annual research funding. His contributions were pivotal in enhancing the efficiency of grants management.
Education and Expertise
Dan Hall holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Radio, Television, and Film (RTVF) from the University of Maryland, which he completed from 1982 to 1987. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Information Systems from The George Washington University School of Business between 1988 and 1992. His expertise includes AWS cloud technologies, database management, and software development, particularly in Java, Python, and Oracle.
Leadership at Z-Tech Corporation
Dan Hall was the Director of IT at Z-Tech Corporation from 2002 to 2007. In this role, he oversaw various IT initiatives and led a team of professionals in implementing technology solutions. His leadership contributed to the company's operational efficiency and technological advancement during his five-year tenure.