Sandra Kearney Bio

Sandra Kearney is IBM’s Global Director for 3D Internet (3Di) and Virtual Business. She has over 25 years experience as a Business Analyst working with complex organizations and operations, including military and civilian strategy, aviation, futures planning, and logistics.

Sandy has in depth knowledge of Virtual Worlds and Emotive Network building and is currently leading a large IBM community in the 3Di space. She has in depth experience in Aviation Operations, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering and Logistics. This experience spans multiple industries including aerospace and defense, automotive, financial services, logistics and media. Her depth of experience includes significant time dedicated to military, civilian -- part 121 and part 91 aviation operations, operations analysis, project and program management, customer service, service lifecycle management, testing, alternative futures, security & privacy and transition planning.

Her published works include studies for IBM Research, IBM’s Institute of Business Value and guides and articles for the US Government in the area of alternative futures and strategic alternative planning. She earned her Master of Science degree in Computer Science from Villanova University in Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from Grand Canyon University in Arizona.