James Gray is a UC Berkeley-trained data and AI strategist who works with leading companies that seek to use technology as a competitive advantage. He also teaches data and artificial intelligence strategy at the renowned Berkeley Haas School of Business and coaches tech-industry professionals and graduate students at the Gies College of Business, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, on how to reach their full potential.

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, artificial intelligence (AI), and people. I have built software products and technology platforms at startups and leading companies like Microsoft. Learn about my strategic consulting services.

I am a learning facilitator at my alma mater, 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. Join our next cohort to learn how to lead a data and AI strategy to drive business value.

I coach leaders, professionals, and university students who seek peak performance and growing their true potential doing work they love. I also write about career strategy. I am certified by Brown University in Leadership and Performance Coaching. Learn about coaching products to serve you as a trusted coach.