Gerard Keating

Chief Technology Officer at Globalization Partners

Gerard Keating has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over several companies and roles. Gerard currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Globalization Partners since December 2019. Prior to that, from 2017 to 2019, they worked as the CTO at Indigo, where they built and managed software engineering and architecture teams. During their time at Indigo, they successfully grew the teams from 0 to 145 members and promoted key direct reports.

Before their role at Indigo, Gerard held the position of EVP Products / SVP Engineering at DataXu from 2009 to 2016. In this role, they led and standardized cross-functional operational metrics, contributing to DataXu's profitability and revenue growth. Gerard also created and scaled organizational architecture and process definitions for multiple teams.

From 2007 to 2009, Gerard worked at Nokia as the Global Head of Product Development and Professional Services. Gerard played a crucial role in creating and deploying Nokia's global mobile media network and driving the adoption of agile/scrum methodology across product development functions.

Gerard's expertise in technology leadership is further demonstrated by their role at Enpocket (Acquired by Nokia) from 2005 to 2007, where they served as the CTO / Vice President, Engineering. Gerard played an instrumental role in the growth and successful sale of Enpocket to Nokia.

Earlier in their career, Gerard worked in various engineering and leadership roles at e-tractions, Engage Technologies, Engage, and Gartner. Notably, at e-tractions, they served as the Vice President, Engineering and Client Services.

Overall, Gerard Keating has a strong background in technology leadership, with experience in building and managing teams, driving organizational growth, and implementing agile methodologies.

Gerard Keating obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics/Computer Science from Wesleyan University, where they studied from 1980 to 1984. Gerard then pursued further education at Boston University, where they completed their Master of Arts degree in Computer Science. The duration of their studies at Boston University is not provided.

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  • Chief Technology Officer

    December, 2019 - present

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