Frank La Vigne

Red Hat

Principal AI Product Marketing Manager

Global AI GTM Lead

Disruptive Technologists® Inc.

Chairman of the Board

Data Driven Podcast

Data Driven is the podcast where we explore the emerging field of Data Science.  We bring the best minds in Data, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence right to you. In a world where Data is the new Oil, Data Science the new Refineries, consider this Car Talk for the Data Age.

Every week we bring the best minds in this emerging field straight to you. Our goal is to educate and inspire our listeners so that they can be prepared to thrive in a Data Driven world.

Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/data-driven/id1241441038

Co Host

FranksWorld.com

Write a monthly column for MSDN Magazine on Data Science, AI, and UWP development.

Produce web series on DC area technology startups, Node.JS and more with high production values.

Blogger

Koverse, Inc., An SAIC Company

Systems Engineer

ElectrifAi

Senior Principal Solutions Architect

Microsoft

Data & AI Technology Architect

AI Senior Cloud Solution Architect

Wintellect

 Data and Analytics Practice Lead

DataLeader

Build out a technology evangelism consulting practice.

Chief Data Evangelist

Demonstrate Microsoft’s technology in a compelling way that addresses key scenarios for political and civic leaders.
Create dynamic and engaging demonstrations of Microsoft technology focusing on Open Data and civic innovation.

Technology and Civic Engagement Evangelist

Connect the best minds in the education and citizenship startup companies with the best technology to achieve their goals.

Developer Evangelist

At Red Hat, my role as the Data Cloud Services Global GTM Leader focuses on empowering customers through innovative cloud solutions. My proficiency in cloud development and C# has been pivotal in driving growth and enabling transformative business outcomes. With a background as a co-host of the Data Driven podcast, I've honed a distinctive expertise in AI and machine learning, which informs my strategic approach at Red Hat.

The art of communication is critical in sharing complex data concepts, a skill I've cultivated by engaging audiences on my podcast and blog. Our team's success is reflected in the deployment of cutting-edge data services that meet the evolving needs of our clients. This journey is fueled by a commitment to continuous learning and a passion for pioneering data science advancements within the cloud ecosystem.

Data Cloud Services Global GTM Leader

Pattie Grimm (She/Her)

Advantage Consulting and Training 

We are a full-service training, consulting, and coaching company specializing in building great leaders, creating rockstar teams, and fast-tracking business results.  We partner with our clients to align our solution to their mission, vision, values, and strategic business objectives to enable them to achieve greater success. 
Our mission is to educate and empower organizations and people to be their best and achieve success.
We offer customized solutions in four key areas:
1) Business,  Sales Transformation, and Culture Change
2) Leadership Development
3) Team Effectiveness 
4) EmpowerHER for women leaders
In addition, we offer business coaching to enable our clients to achieve their professional and personal goals.

Learning Development, Talent Optimization, and Sales Enablement Professional 

VMware

Driving strategic SaaS transformations and sales strategy, enablement, training, and competency development programs for specific target audiences within the Global sales organization. Defining and delivering high-impact sales enablement and training programs for Global, Enterprise. Commercial, and Digital Sales Teams and Sales Leader.

Demonstrated success leading digital transformation and managing a global Sales Enablement and Customer Success organization creating a vision and strategy that is focused on planning and execution of high-impact sales enablement and training programs; including Onboarding, Customer Success, and Solutions Selling.

Senior Director Learning and Development. and Sales Enablement Center of Excellence VMWare

Advantage Consulting and Training and PACE Sales and Marketing

Lead Consultant for Microsoft Enterprise and Partner sales strategy, strategic account planning, solution selling and sales leader development.  Lead all aspects of a customized learning solution company specializing in empowering organizations, leaders and teams achieve their full potential and contribute to the bottom-line.  We create customized learning solutions to improve organizational effectiveness, customer centricity, leadership and team development.  In addition, we specialize in helping organizations attract, motivate and retain their top women leaders.  

The duties include:
1) Business Development
2) Marketing
3) Operations
4) 
4) Sales Transformation and Sales Enablement
5) Learning, Leadership, and Team Program Design
6) Learning, Leadership, and Team Program Delivery

President and Senior Partner 

Advantage Training 

Owner Author, Speaker, and Training Professional
Managed and led all aspects of the business from marketing to business development, client relations, operations, and finance for a change leadership and consulting company. Led organizational effectiveness, change management, sales, training, leadership development, talent management, employee, and team training initiatives.
•	Developed customized change, business, sales, business transformation, and development solutions for clients including Microsoft, Intel, Hewitt-Packard, Los Angeles Times, Mattel Toys, Total Performance, State of Washington, and The City of Vancouver.
•	Partnered with business leader to align transformation programs to the company’s or agency's core business objectives and vision, measurably improving business results.
•	Developed and implemented new business solutions, sales excellence. and training development programs resulting in improved customer, employee engagement, reduced turnover, and sustainable business results. 
•	Provided thought leadership as a keynote speaker on organizational effectiveness, change management, customer centricity, high-performing leadership, and team effectiveness, facilitating new business thinking.

Author, Great Speaker, Trainer, Coach and Awesome Podcast Guest

Johnson & Johnson

Global Director, Performance, Leadership Development and Organizational Effectiveness
Oversaw planning, scoping, proposing, and developing Global business transformation and performance improvement programs for 15K+ employees globally. Led global project teams of HR and business group members to assist in people, change management, organizational effectiveness, training, performance, and talent development strategy. Prepared and delivered learning solutions aligned with business goals. 
•	Spearheaded High-Performance Management System and culture change program, facilitating a seamless transition to new business strategy, structure, and model.
•	Implemented a global virtual executive coaching program for 1750 managers in nine months, enabling higher employee engagement, lowering turnover, and yielding stronger business results.
•	Worked collaboratively with executive leadership, achieving improved customer satisfaction, cross-group collaboration, and high-performance company culture globally through employee, leadership. team training and leadership development programs.
•	Designed and deployed global High Potential (HIPO) and Executive Potential (EXPO) development programs to strengthen the leadership pipeline to support business strategies and cultural alignment.
•	Developed leader, team, and employee training learning and development programs globally, providing new skills required for success, resulting in a 23-point improvement in the “Willingness to Recommend” score.
•	Measured and tracked training program effectiveness – average score of 4.8 on a 5-point scale.

Global Leader - Organizational, Leadership, Training. Talent Development & Performance Effectiveness

Advantage Training, Ltd.

Host of the popular weekly Women Kicking Glass Radio show on OC Talk Radio. At the time, this was the only radio show in Southern California dedicated to empowering women and girls to be the best they can be.  Each week featured business, non-profit, healthcare, authors and executives discussing issues affecting women and their quest for equality in the workplace.  The show discussed topics women care about such as managing their careers, overcoming the gender/pay gap, starting a non-profit, human trafficking, heart disease in women, breast cancer, women and alcoholism, raising strong children and many other timely topics.

Women Kicking Glass Radio Show Host

Director, Center for Excellence for Sales Enablement and Customer and Partner Excellence
Led large-scale culture change and organizational sales effectiveness efforts to build training, business, sales, and customer excellence organizations across 110countries for the Global Enterprise Team. Managed worldwide Enterprise Sales, Customer Excellence, and Training teams including three years running Asia Pacific Region CPE team. 
•	Led several global Sable and Maestro sales transformations and sales leadership programs starting with the MS Solution Selling (MSSP) process and methodology.
•	Led multiple large-scale complex global change management efforts including measuring project success.
•	Designed, built, implemented, and measured Business Excellence process throughout fifteen countries in APAC.   
•	Developed curricula for global leadership, sales management, top talent, and employee training programs. Led a team of learning development professionals globally.. 
•	Implemented global customer experience, leadership, team, and solution selling transformation which resulted in exceeding customer satisfaction and sales targets. 
•	Partnered with senior executives and business leaders to create sales, leadership, and initiatives tied to business objectives, enabling stronger and more predictable business performance. 
•	Provided coaching and guidance on succession planning, counseling, motivating and development of high potential candidates and executives 
•	Collaborated with senior leaders to develop organizational effectiveness programs, improving the "Workplace Health Index" scores twenty-two points and customer satisfaction by seventy-four points.
•	Other titles included – WW Business and Culture Transformation, Senior Manager, CPEE Lead APAC, Americas MSSP Senior Manager, US Sales Excellence Partner and Services Manager, Director MBS Sales Enablement.

Director Customer, Partner Sales Excellence. Training and Talent Development

Director and leader for the WW field leader and sales skills development.

-Developed Sales Excellence and Field Enablement programs for worldwide deployment
-Improved customer satisfaction from 102 to 164
-Led Asia Pacific service and sales excellence teams
-Developed Leadership Development curricula for all leaders from executive to frontline leaders training which improved Workplace Health Index scores from 38 points
-Developed standard service and sales processes and trained worldwide leader and teams
-Developed Profile of Excellence for key customer service and sales roles
-Helped transform customer service and sales organization to become trusted advisor and world class service and solution sellers
-Developed Leadership Development process including 360 degree review process
-Managed Sales Excellence tracks for field sales leaders and sellers for Microsoft Global Exchange Conference for 20,000 people

Change Management, Learning Development and Sales Excellence Director

Customer-focused business advocate, skilled in leveraging strategic insight, revenue and sales enablement, and executive presence in developing effective leaders and teams. Goal and achievement oriented, recognized for excellent collaboration communication and public speaking ability. Thrive on building “rock star” teams which realize their full potential while driving outstanding business outcomes. Leadership and employee training development expert. Author, advocate for women and girls, adjunct professor, and involved community member.
•	Led large scale culture and SaaS transformations, revenue and sales enablement for large global companies like Microsoft and VMware to become the #1 provider of cloud services for our their partners, customers, and employees.  
•	Spearheaded High Performance Management System culture change program due to recent acquisition, facilitating seamless transition to new business strategy, structure, and model.
•	Worked collaboratively with executive leadership, achieving improved customer satisfaction, cross-group collaboration, and high-performance company culture globally.
•	Facilitated cross-functional business process improvement teams which streamlined outdated systems, improved collaboration, and reduced expenses 26%.
•	Developed talent, leader, team, and employee training learning and development programs globally, providing new skills required for success, resulting in 23-point improvement in “Willingness to Recommend” score.

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