Dr. Charlie Apigian joins LBMC as the firm’s leader of Data & AI Strategy. Apigian’s experience as a data scientist, innovator, and strategist to business leaders in data and AI, bolsters LBMC’s commitment to accelerating businesses on their AI journey, grounded in a robust data infrastructure. An award-winning AI leader and published author, Dr. Apigian is adept at tackling complex and strategic challenges, helping clients use data to achieve their goals.
Dr. Apigian’s key differentiators include:
- Data Culture Transformation: Transforming a company’s data culture to become data-focused, guiding technology teams to engage in data storytelling, ensuring data is used purposefully and effectively rather than for its own sake.
- Data Storytelling: Bringing data to life for companies, enabling them to tell actionable stories, to optimize operations, reduce losses, and enhance profitability by making data understandable and impactful.
- AI and Data Strategy: Assessing a company’s current use of AI and data, understanding their goals, and developing a strategic roadmap to achieve those goals by maximizing the company’s AI and data potential.
- AI/Machine Learning Implementation: Building and deploying advanced AI and machine learning models to forecast key business metrics such as sales, demand, inventory, and downtime, and implementing generative AI to accelerate a company’s AI journey.
An advisor in Data and AI strategy, Dr. Apigian is also an educator, speaker, and a community leader well-versed in a strategic approach in using data to solve real-world problems. His extensive background in teaching and practicing data science, via tools such as Python and various BI and analytics platforms, equips him to provide unparalleled guidance to clients. Dr. Apigian’s numerous accolades include Nashville Post IT in Charge, Nashville Technology Council Data Scientist of the Year, and Nashville Technology Council IT Community Leader of the Year.
“Charlie’s expertise in data and AI strategy will significantly enhance our ability to develop forward-thinking strategies for our clients,” said Meade. “His insights will empower our clients to harness the full potential of their data, driving efficiency and strategic growth.”
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About LBMC
LBMC is a 2024 USA Today Top Recommended Firm, one of the Southeast’s largest accounting and business consulting firms, and an Accounting Today Top Firm in the Nation serving approximately 11,000 clients with diverse needs across a spectrum of industries. Primary client groups include privately-owned middle market companies in the healthcare, manufacturing, technology, and private equity space. At the forefront of innovation, LBMC leverages advanced business intelligence and AI technologies to drive growth, efficiency, and strategic insights for our clients. Founded in 1984 as a traditional accounting firm, LBMC today is an industry leader in financial, human resources, technology, cybersecurity, and wealth advisory services for businesses and individuals. LBMC has more than 900 team members, with offices in Nashville, Chattanooga, and Knoxville, Tennessee; Louisville, Kentucky; and Charlotte, North Carolina. A four-time national certified Great Place to Work, LBMC was also named a Best Workplace in Consulting & Professional Services. For more information on LBMC’s experts and comprehensive services, visit our website or call 615.377.4600. LBMC is growing, and job opportunities can be found on our careers page.
