Scott Read is a critical thinker employing rigorous discipline to DATA and its best applications. He has over 25 years of leadership experience spanning industries from telecommunication and mobility, to government service and non-profits for start-ups and Fortune 10 companies. Scott is best described as a data Influencer. Bringing a holistic perspective to data analytics, Scott translates business goals into strategy supporting engineering, corporate finance, customer service, and marketing.
In addition to his finance and engineering roles most notably with AT&T, Scott has worked on the implementation of data analytics software products, operational efficiency, business case analysis and development, and product and brand management. Scott’s proven strategic and operational business acumen has facilitated the development of data-driven products and solutions.
Scott received a BSEE from the University of South Florida and an MBA from Kennesaw State University. He has been elected to serve as a City Councilman and worked extensively as both a volunteer and employee for the Knights of Columbus, a non-profit dedicated to community service that encompasses a variety of local, national and international projects.
Core Competencies:
- Data Analytics, Visualization, and Monetization
- Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Financial Planning, Budgeting, Analysis, and Reporting
- Program and Project Management
- Business Process Improvement
Drivers / Motivators
- Key Performance Indicators
- High Integrity and Work Ethic
- The Art of Execution, Getting the job done
- Driving efficiencies via technology and ensuring access to the information
Background:
- Senior Director, Knights of Columbus (Program and Brand Management)
- City Council, City of Mountain Park (Elected Official)
- Associate Director, AT&T (Full P&L support Mobility Customer Service)
- Associate Director, AT&T (eCommerce)
- Associate Director, AT&T (Revenue Assurance, Network)
- Lead Network Engineer, AT&T (Engineering Policy and Standard, Switching and RAN Capacity planning)
- Lead Network Engineer, AT&T (Network Design and Analysis)
- Network Engineer, Powertel (Network Design and Analysis)
- S. Army