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Brent McDaniel
Chief Digital Officer | I work with an incredible technology team to fuel growth through intelligent automation, data activation and the industry’s best client experience.
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Who I work with
I look forward to every day at Aprio. Passionate to build for what’s next, I am motivated by the opportunity to make a difference in peoples’ lives and to deliver for our clients while shaping what tomorrow looks like. I partner with leadership and management across Aprio to build powerful, transformative solutions that positively impact our team members and clients. I focus on simplifying the complex and designing executable roadmaps that drive Aprio’s strategy and growth plans.
My specialty
I specialize in aligning technology to business strategy, delivering solutions and creating client experiences. With nearly 30 years of experience building organizations from the ground up, including growing a startup into the world’s largest financial exchange, I bring results. My area of expertise is in delivering real change that drives growth. I bring a vast tech background, business acumen, and an understanding of the positive impact technology can deliver to my role.
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Unique things about me
I spent six years in the United States Navy, stationed in Japan. During that time, I visited more than 20 countries.
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When I am not at work
You can find me recording music in my home studio. I love music and have recorded and released albums, performing all instruments, all mix engineering and some mastering.
People say I am
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A calm, results-oriented problem-solver.
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Affiliations
I have a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Southern Polytechnic State University, and a Master of Science in Management of Information Systems from Georgia State University.