Ken Elliott — CEO

I’ve been fortunate to spend my career helping organizations unlock the true potential of data and analytics to shape better decisions, smarter operations, and more meaningful customer experiences. Along the way, I’ve learned that success is less about technology and more about how people, process, and purpose come together around it. My focus has been on translating complex data challenges into strategic business outcomes—whether that means improving customer lifetime value, driving new revenue streams, reducing healthcare costs, or making supply chains more resilient. I believe in building strong data foundations through governance, security, and literacy, while embracing the power of data science, automation, and AI to fuel innovation and growth. The heart of my work lies in collaboration—leading teams and partnerships where every voice is valued, and where shared success drives lasting impact. I’m continually energized by the possibilities ahead as data and analytics evolve, and I remain passionate about creating environments where both people and businesses can thrive. Key areas of experience include: * Business Strategy & Digital Transformation * Data Science, AI, and Machine Learning Delivery * Executive & Consulting Leadership * IT and Data Governance * Business Intelligence & Advanced Analytics * Business Process Automation and Optimization

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data and Analytics Leader with expertise in AI-driven transformations across multiple industries.

Location: Houston, Texas, United States

Experience: 33 yrs 9 mos

Skills

Data Science
Digital Transformation
Artificial Intelligence (ai)
Business Strategy
Business Intelligence
Machine Learning
Predictive Analytics
Management Consulting
Business Development
Product Management

Career Highlights

Expert in driving AI-powered business transformations.
Proven track record in data governance and analytics leadership.
Strong focus on collaboration and team empowerment.

Work Experience

The Friedkin Group

Chief Data & Analytics Officer (2 yrs)

Provision Analytics

Co-Founder (3 yrs 2 mos)

Waste Management

Chief Data & Analytics Officer (4 yrs 1 mo)

UnitedHealthcare

Vice President of Analytics & Data Science (2 yrs 1 mo)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Global Director of Analytics, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (3 yrs 5 mos)

HP

Sr Director, Global Analytics (9 mos)

IT Director, Analytics (9 yrs 3 mos)

SPSS (Now IBM)

VP Analytical Solutions (11 yrs)

Education

Ph.D. at Illinois Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at Florida International University

Ken Elliott

CEO

Houston, Texas, United States33 yrs 9 mos experience

AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

Expert in driving AI-powered business transformations.
Proven track record in data governance and analytics leadership.
Strong focus on collaboration and team empowerment.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data and Analytics Leader with expertise in AI-driven transformations across multiple industries.

Contact

ken.elliott2@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Data ScienceDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (ai)Business StrategyBusiness IntelligenceMachine LearningPredictive AnalyticsManagement ConsultingBusiness DevelopmentProduct Management

Other Skills

AnalysisAnalyticsBig DataBusiness AnalysisBusiness AnalyticsBusiness Intelligence (BI)Business ProcessBusiness Process ImprovementCRMClaims HandlingCross-functional Team LeadershipCustomer AnalysisCustomer InsightCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Data Analysis

About

Experience

33 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

6 yrs 1 mo

Average Tenure

2 yrs

Current Experience

The friedkin group

Chief Data & Analytics Officer

Jun 2024 – Present · 2 yrs · Houston, Texas, United States · On-site

Driving the strategy, delivery and maturity of AI powered transformation across The Friedkin Group family of companies.

Data ScienceDigital TransformationData GovernanceStrategy

Provision analytics

Co-Founder

Apr 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 2 mos · United States · Remote

As Co-Founder of Provision Analytics, our mission is to equip organizations with the strategy, technology, people, and processes they need to harness the power of data and artificial intelligence to thrive in this new era of intelligent automation.

Data GovernanceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AIBusiness StrategyDigital Transformation

Waste management

Chief Data & Analytics Officer

Mar 2019 – Apr 2023 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Led the digital transformation of WM’s enterprise data & analytics function which included creating an all-new technology stack, building five major teams, and developing the operating model for data & analytics. Established WM's data governance, data security, and data privacy policies and practices. Delivered significant increase in top-line revenue and operational efficiencies through analytic engines that automated and optimized business processes.

Machine LearningProduct ManagementBusiness IntelligenceData GovernanceProcess AutomationArtificial Intelligence (AI)+2

Unitedhealthcare

Vice President of Analytics & Data Science

Feb 2017 – Mar 2019 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Austin, Texas Area

Used advanced analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to automate claims decisions, detect fraud, and manage risk for UnitedHealthcare lines of business, UnitedHealthcare Clinical Services, and UnitedHealthcare Networks.

Claims HandlingMachine LearningProduct ManagementPredictive AnalyticsFraud DetectionData Privacy+1

Hewlett packard enterprise

Global Director of Analytics, Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Sep 2013 – Feb 2017 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Defined and delivered analytic products and services within Hewlett Packard Enterprise Services. Led a team focused on product strategy, service delivery, and business development. Worked with HP's clients worldwide to design and implement digital transformation strategies in the area of data and analytics.

Professional ServicesManagement ConsultingMachine LearningProduct ManagementBusiness StrategyDigital Transformation

Hp

2 roles

Sr Director, Global Analytics

Promoted

Dec 2012 – Sep 2013 · 9 mos

Joined HP Global Analytics to a team of 1100 data scientists and researchers to deliver analytic services to HP’s global enterprise businesses including HP Enterprise Group, HP Services, and HP Software. this role included business development, strategic planning, service delivery, and operational support.

Professional ServicesMachine LearningProduct ManagementBusiness DevelopmentData ScienceIT Management

IT Director, Analytics

Sep 2003 – Dec 2012 · 9 yrs 3 mos

As part of HP IT, I led a technology team responsible for defining and delivering analytic solutions targeted at HP’s most strategic business initiatives. Our initiatives encompassed full lifecycle processes including solution visioning/planning, data management, analytics, data operations, business process change, and measurement of key performance indicators.
I established and ran HP's Business Intelligence (BI) Center of Excellence which included ‘BI University’, BI Community of Practice, and BI advisory councils for HP business units worldwide.

Product Management

Spss (now ibm)

VP Analytical Solutions

Jan 1991 – Jan 2002 · 11 yrs · Chicago, Illinois, United States

Led the transformation of SPSS from a pure software company to an analytic services company by establishing SPSS Professional Services which required the development of SPSS Training and Consulting services worldwide in offices across the US and Europe. Defined and delivered analytic products to accelerated the time to value for SPSS customers across various industries.

Product Management