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Sam E.

Senior Vice President, Data & AI at Insight Partners

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Overview

Sam E. serves as Senior Vice President, Data & AI at Insight Partners[1][3], leading data and AI strategy through the development of operating models, platforms, and governance frameworks[2]. Prior to this role, Sam E. held the position of Vice President, Data & AI at Insight Partners from September 2021 to January 2026[4]. Sam E. previously served as Chief Data Officer for the City of Syracuse from March 2016 to June 2020[7] and worked as a Senior Consultant at BlueGranite from July 2020 to August 2021[6]. Sam E. holds a Master's degree in Information Management with a focus on Data Science from Syracuse University, completed between August 2014 and May 2016[11], and earned a dual Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Policy Studies with a minor in Political Science from Syracuse University's Maxwell School between August 2003 and May 2007[12].

Profile introduction
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I lead Data & AI strategy at Insight Partners, where I build the operating models, platforms, and governance that help organizations turn data and AI into measurable business outcomes. My work sits at the intersection of strategy and execution: shaping enterprise AI roadmaps, modernizing data foundations, launching self-service analytics, and helping teams adopt new tools responsibly at scale. I have led cross-functional programs spanning investment, HR, compliance, finance, and operations, with a focus on practical implementation, strong stakeholder alignment, and clear business value. B…

Career history

  1. Senior Vice President, Data & AIJan 2026 to presentInsight Partners
  2. Vice President, Data & AISep 2021 to Jan 2026Insight Partners
  3. Adjunct ProfessorAug 2017 to May 2022Syracuse University
  4. Senior ConsultantJul 2020 to Aug 2021BlueGranite
  5. Chief Data OfficerMar 2016 to Jun 2020City of Syracuse
  6. Analytics Coordinator, Office of Innovation “i-team”May 2015 to Mar 2016City of Syracuse
  7. Assistant DirectorJul 2012 to May 2015Syracuse University
  8. Communications Associate – New MediaAug 2011 to Jul 2012Cultural Tourism DC

Education

  1. Information Management, Data ScienceAug 2014 - May 2016Syracuse University
  2. Dual B.A., Economics, Policy Studies, Minor: Political ScienceAug 2003 - May 2007Syracuse University, Maxwell School

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