Dan Longacre is an adaptive leader who delivers transformative system solutions to enable core business capabilities. He excels at harmonizing human expertise with technology and data to achieve key business outcomes. Dan spearheads programs and advocates for processes that advance organizational maturity and drive sustainable improvement.
Dan's approach is defined by five key attributes that guide his leadership style:
It starts with Curiosity and Discernment. He begins by asking the questions needed to knit all the pieces into a complete picture, ensuring the path forward is not only logical but also makes solid business sense. He then moves from Ambiguity to Clarity, excelling at breaking down complex challenges and facilitating progress toward a clear, shared understanding. This clarity enables Precision, as he drives conversations to capture actionable levels of detail in structured artifacts, which is essential for generating alignment across all teams. Finally, Dan leads with Boldness; as a program champion, he confidently steps forward to advocate for new ideas and processes that drive sustainable improvement, guiding the team even when the subject matter is new.
The motto, "Harmonizing natural and artificial intelligence," is the core of Dan's professional philosophy. He believes the most powerful solutions emerge when human experience—intuition, strategic insight, and ethical judgment—is combined with the analytical power of AI. In this partnership, AI acts as a powerful tool for data analysis and automation, while human expertise guides the strategy and ensures the results are practical, relevant, and aligned with business goals. Ultimately, the objective is not just to implement technology, but to help build more adaptive, resilient, and intelligent organizations that can thrive in a changing world.
As a lifelong learner, Dan believes that continuous education is the key to navigating a rapidly changing technological landscape. His formal education includes ongoing studies in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Central Florida, a Master of Science in Computer Science from Purdue University, and an MBA from The Ohio State University. He is also certified as a Program Management Professional (PgMP), a Prosci Change Management practitioner, and a Certified Scrum Master, which allows him to bring a disciplined, strategic approach to every project.
