Summary
Shane Gary is a seasoned technology leader with three decades of frontline IT experience, currently guiding US SMBs through AI and data strategy. As CEO of Skillful, LLC since 2019, he has built and scaled multiple SaaS ventures, delivering practical data modeling, automation, and actionable insights for growth. Previously, he served as CIO at Paro Strategies, driving grant identification and administration and building data algorithms that secured millions in incentives for clients. At IBM (1996–2012), he led cloud hosting and disaster recovery initiatives, managed large-scale IT outsourcing, and directed the Critical Situation Team to mitigate high-risk outages. He holds a BS in Business Administration and Management from Excelsior College, an MA from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Georgia Tech Data Science credential, underscoring a rare blend of business, analytics, and strategic leadership. Based in Marietta, Georgia, he delivers a pragmatic, deliverable-focused technology journey that turns complex challenges into growth opportunities.
9 years of coding experience
Data Science, Data Science at Georgia Institute of Technology
Master of Arts - MA, 3.75, Master of Arts - MA, 3.75 at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration and Management, General, 4.0, Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration and Management, General, 4.0 at Excelsior College