Luke Pritchard is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the fields of AI and data. Currently serving as the Americas Databricks Consulting Leader and the Americas AI & Data Venture Building Leader at EY since July 2020, Luke also holds the position of Global Alliance Databricks GTM Leader and Managing Director across several AI and data initiatives. Prior to EY, Luke spent nearly a decade at Avanade, where responsibilities included Global Lead for Data & AI and Global Lead and CTO, overseeing the Intelligent Data Platform business and serving as a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 clients. Previously, Luke held significant roles at Airbus Defence and Space and Aerials Express, focusing on geospatial cloud-based data and AI products. Luke began a career in technology as a software engineer at Washington State University and Interbay Network Consulting. Luke earned a B.A. in Business Administration with a focus on Management Information Systems from Washington State University.