Eric Loftsgaarden
About Eric Loftsgaarden
Eric Loftsgaarden serves as the VP of Innovation and Data Science and is a co-founder of Atrium, a consulting firm focused on artificial intelligence and analytics solutions. He has a strong background in executive leadership, software consulting, and corporate financial management, with extensive experience in various roles across multiple organizations.
Work at Atrium
Eric Loftsgaarden serves as the Vice President of Innovation and Data Science and is a co-founder of Atrium, a consulting services company established in 2018. Atrium specializes in artificial intelligence and analytics solutions, providing businesses with innovative strategies to leverage data. Under his leadership, the company has focused on enhancing client relations and business development through effective data-driven solutions.
Education and Expertise
Eric Loftsgaarden holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Montana - College of Business, where he studied Business Administration from 1996 to 1997. He also earned a Master's degree in Statistics and is a PhD candidate from Montana State University-Bozeman, studying from 2014 to 2019. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Caltech, completing his studies from 1990 to 1995. His educational background supports his expertise in executive leadership, software consulting, and corporate financial management.
Background
Eric Loftsgaarden has a diverse professional background that includes significant roles in various organizations. He worked at Andersen Consulting as a Consultant from 1997 to 1999 in San Francisco, CA. He then served as an Application Architect at The J.M. Smucker Company from 2010 to 2013 in Bozeman, MT. Prior to his current role at Atrium, he was the Director at Perficient from 2006 to 2008 in Denver, CO, and also worked as a Statistics Instructor at Montana State University from 2015 to 2018.
Achievements
Eric Loftsgaarden has demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, particularly in areas such as data warehousing and employee development. His expertise extends to strategic planning and IT governance, with a focus on supporting startups and turnaround initiatives. He has experience in implementing sales methodologies and managing sales cycles, which contributes to effective business development and client relations.