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Chris MacDonald

Vice President, Head of Solutions at Bria AI

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Overview

Chris MacDonald serves as Vice President, Head of Solutions at Bria AI as of February 2025[3]. MacDonald brings over 15 years of experience in machine learning and data science[2], having previously held the position of Gen AI Business Solutions Architect at Bria AI from July 2024 to January 2025[4]. Prior to joining Bria AI, MacDonald worked as an AI Strategy Consultant from July 2023 to June 2024[5]. MacDonald's earlier career included roles at PTC spanning from 2016 to 2023, including Head of AI & Analytics[6], Senior Director & Global Lead of the Analytics Center of Excellence[7], and Director & Global Lead of ThingWorx Analytics[8]. MacDonald also held a Vice President position in Sales & Development at ColdLight, a PTC business[9], and previously worked as a Business Analytics, Intelligence and Big Data Sales Manager at Oracle[10]. MacDonald holds a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and History from New York University[11] and a law degree from Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law[12].

Profile introduction
Source excerptLinkedIn [2]

I'm an effective AI translator and leader able to apply innovations in AI to drive business outcomes. I create frameworks for building and deploying advanced analytics. I balance business outcomes with AI governance, data privacy, and legal concerns. I establish a clear vision and focus for my teams. I enable my teams to execute with clarity on the most strategic priorities. I motivate everyone to go the extra mile for the right project or initiative. I demonstrate and incentivize collaboration. With 15 years of machine learning (ML) and data science experience as Head of AI and Analytics…

Career history

  1. Vice President, Head of SolutionsFeb 2025 to presentBria AI
  2. Gen AI Business Solutions ArchitectJul 2024 to Jan 2025Bria AI
  3. AI Strategy ConsultantJul 2023 to Jun 2024Self-employed
  4. Head of AI & AnalyticsNov 2020 to Jul 2023PTC
  5. Senior Director & Global Lead, Analytics Center of ExcellenceNov 2018 to Oct 2020PTC
  6. Director & Global Lead, ThingWorx AnalyticsJun 2016 to Oct 2018PTC
  7. Vice President, Sales & Development, ColdLight, A PTC BusinessJan 2015 to Oct 2018PTC
  8. Business Analytics, Intelligence and Big Data Sales ManagerFeb 2014 to Jan 2015Oracle

Education

  1. Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Politics and History2005 - 2009New York University
  2. Law at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law2009 - 2011

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