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Sheila Talton

Founder

Founder at Gray Matter Analytics

Greater Chicago Area

FoundedGray Matter Analytics

About

Sheila Talton is the CEO and Founder of Gray Matter Analytics, a company focused on Big Data and data analytics. Her prior experience includes building Cisco Systems' Advisory Services Consulting Practice and developing the company's globalization strategy for China, Brazil, and Mexico, as well as establishing a Solutions Consulting practice at EDS. Earlier in her career, she served as CEO of Unisource Systems, a network integration consultancy, and held a role at Ernst & Young.

Founder at Gray Matter Analytics

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Gray Matter Analytics's investors · 2

Cleveland AvenueChicago · $1M – $10M checks · since 2015How Women InvestSan Francisco · $100K – $500K checks · since 2015

Experience

  1. Gray Matter AnalyticsCEO and Foundercurrent2013 — presentChicago, Illionois and San Francisco, California
  2. SyscoDirectorcurrent2017 — presentUnited States
  3. John Deere Construction & Forestry CompanyDirectorcurrent2015 — presentMoline, Illinois
  4. OGE Energy CorpDirectorcurrent2013 — presentOklahoma City, Oklahoma Area
  5. Wintrust Financial CorporationDirector2012 — 2019Rosemont, Illinois
  6. ACCO BrandsDirector2010 — 2015
  7. 5 Billion Dollar Portfolio Private Equity FirmExecutive in Residence2012 — 2013Chicago, Illinois
  8. Cisco SystemsVice President2003 — 2011
  9. EDSPresident of Business Process Innovative Services2003 — 2004Dallas, Texas
  10. EDSArea Vice President2001 — 2003
  11. Cap Gemini Ernst & YoungVice President1999 — 2002
  12. Unisource SystemsCEO1988 — 2000
  13. Applied Data ResearchSales1985 — 1987
  14. Applied Data ResearchSales1985 — 1987
  15. Applied Data ResearchSales1985 — 1987
  16. Applied Data ResearchSales1985 — 1987

Skills & more

SaaS71Enterprise Software13General Management6Strategy99Management62Emerging Markets9Technology Integration6Start-ups99Business Analysis25Business Strategy82Organizational Development12New Business Development24
+12 moreBusiness PlanningExecutive ManagementIntegrationEntrepreneurshipCRMCross-functional Team LeadershipTalent ManagementCloud ComputingBusiness Process ImprovementProfessional ServicesGovernanceLeadership Development

Languages English

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Sheila Talton?
Sheila Talton is the CEO and Founder of Gray Matter Analytics, a company focused on Big Data and data analytics. Her prior experience includes building Cisco Systems' Advisory Services Consulting Practice and developing the company's globalization strategy for China, Brazil, and Mexico, as well as establishing a Solutions Consulting practice at EDS. Earlier in her career, she served as CEO of Unisource Systems, a network integration consultancy, and held a role at Ernst & Young.
Where does Sheila Talton work?
Sheila Talton is Founder of Gray Matter Analytics.
What companies did Sheila Talton found?
Sheila Talton founded Gray Matter Analytics.
Where did Sheila Talton go to school?
Sheila Talton studied at Harvard Business School (AMP, Business); Northern Illinois University (B.S., Marketing and Speech Communications).

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