Michael Cranford

Michael Cranford is an experienced analytics professional currently serving as Associate Director, Analytics Engineer at AstraZeneca since May 2023. Prior to this, Michael worked at Databricks as a Sr Customer Success Engineer from April 2022 to March 2023. Michael's extensive background includes significant roles at AARP, where responsibilities spanned from Senior Manager of Advanced Analytics to Manager of Membership Engagement Analytics between December 2012 and April 2022. Earlier in the career, Michael held positions at KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers in Forensic Technology Services, engaging in forensic data analysis, fraud risk management, and technology consulting for various clients, including governmental agencies and Fortune 500 companies. Michael began with a degree in BSBA, Decision and System Science from Saint Joseph's University and completed further education at Macquarie University.