With more than two decades of experience, Doug is a technology and data leader at CGI who helps clients execute critical data-centric solutions, analytics and data engineering strategies, and AI initiatives. He has led high-impact transformations built on modern cloud data platforms and AI-driven solutions that improve decision-making, streamline operations, and unlock new opportunities across multiple industries. Doug partners with business and technology leaders to accelerate digital transformation and scale innovation. Doug serves on the Databricks Partner Product Advisory Board, representing CGI, sits on the Per Scholas Orlando Advisory Board, and is recognized as a Databricks Champion for CGI, bringing leading-edge insight directly into client strategies.
Media mentions
- Doug Leal, VP Consulting, Data and AI at CGI, was quoted in TechTarget (May 22, 2026) in the article “How dashboard sprawl challenges upend enterprise analytics,” discussing how dashboard sprawl can drive unnecessary costs, create conflicting insights and erode trust in enterprise data, underscoring the importance of stronger governance and consistent data definitions.
Read the full article on TechTarget - Doug Leal, VP Consulting, Data and AI at CGI, joined Southern Company’s Joyce Solomon on Energy Central’s Power Perspectives podcast (April 24, 2026) for the episode “When AI finally popped at Southern Company,” discussing how Southern Company, working with CGI, moved beyond AI proofs of concept by building the platform, governance and culture needed to scale AI adoption across the enterprise.
Listen to the full episode on Energy Central
