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Doug Gray

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Director, Data Science at Walmart Global Tech
📍 Bella Vista, Arkansas, United States

Doug is a Director of Data Science at Walmart Global Tech, an author, and an Adjunct Professor at Southern Methodist University. He specializes in leveraging AI and advanced analytics to deliver major economic impact for industries like retail and airlines. Colleagues describe him as intelligent, talented, and a no-nonsense leader focused on results.

He is the author of two books, "The Art of Data Science" and "Why Data Science Projects Fail, " which distill lessons from his 30+ year career in technology and analytics.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Director, Data Science
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Bella Vista, Arkansas, United States
Personality Overview

How Doug shows up

Driven But Considerate
Dynamic But Sincere
Friendly But Fast

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Priorities

Topics Doug cares about

AI Business Value
His work, publications, and talks emphasize moving beyond hype to deliver tangible, nine-figure business value and economic impact with analytics at companies like Walmart and Southwest Airlines.
Data Project Failure
Authored a book and a popular 12-part magazine series on why data science projects fail, focusing on leadership, project management, and change management as key factors.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Director, Data Science
Walmart Global Tech
1-2020 - 10-2025
Director, Data Science
Walmart Global Tech
2-2009
Principal Advisor | Owner, Blueprint | Optima
Blueprint Technology Advisors, LLC d.b.a. Optima Analytics
1-2016
Adjunct Professor, Business Analytics, Data Science & AI
Southern Methodist University
8-2018 - 1-2019
Director, Advanced Analytics & Innovation
Southwest Airlines
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Education
MBA
SMU Cox School of Business
MSOR
Georgia Institute of Technology
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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