For a global management consulting firm I provide expertise in data strategy, data governance, data quality, MDM, and data architecture for companies within a variety of industries. I consult executives, business, and technical stakeholders providing technology strategies, roadmaps, and approaches to create the vision, design, and architecture of modern data ecosystems.

Caserta | Mar 2021 - Aug 2022

Data Strategist

For a data and analytics strategic consulting firm, that was acquired by McKinsey & Company, I provide expertise in data strategy, data governance, data quality, MDM, and data architecture for companies within financial services, and manufacturing verticals. I consult executives, business, and technical stakeholders providing technology strategies, roadmaps, and approaches to create the vision, design, and architecture of modern data ecosystems.

IEWC | Apr 2020 - Feb 2021

Director of Information Governance and Business Intelligence

For a leading wholesale distributor of wire, cable, and wire management products I drove improvements in data quality and data driven insights by operationalizing a data governance program, drove the remediation of data issues, and cleansing of critical data elements. I developed recommendations to modernize and improve data architectures, integrations, BI reporting and overall data strategies. I led a business leadership team through the formulation of an Omnichannel strategy to improve multiple channel integrations for customers. I managed the marketing team, the e-commerce manager and partner, and the BI function.

Clarios | Jan 2018 - Apr 2020

Data Leader, Governance & Quality, Data & Analytics

lithium ion batteries, that was divested from Johnson Controls, I managed the global data governance function for material and customer data domains extending into 6 regions around the globe. I designed and implemented a data quality management framework and operating model that drove critical data quality index from 62% to 98% improving forecasting accuracy, decreased operational interruptions, and drove trusted data-driven decisions.

Johnson Controls | Sep 2015 - Jan 2018

Sr. Manager, Master Data Management and Data Governance, MDM & BI

I established a multi-domain master data governance framework and operating model for a $6.7B global business unit with a multi-ERP strategy in 6 regions throughout the world. I served as the global business lead in the implementation of global customer master data hub in SAP MDG with integrations to existing ERPs and Salesforce CRM.

Johnson Controls | Apr 2014 - Sep 2015

Sr. Manager, Enterprise Indirect Material Master Data Management & Business Intelligence

I designed and standardized enterprise indirect material business processes for 3 lines of business for a $47B global business, identifying enterprise data policies, data standards and business rules.

Army National Guard | May 1990 - Aug 2014

Commander, 139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (Major)

Over a 24 year military career in the reserves, I commanded a 106 soldier Calvary Reconnaissance Troop and a 28 soldier mobile public affairs unit as well as served in brigade, battalion, and company level staff officer roles. I served as a leader on combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. I have the utmost respect for the soldiers I had the privilege to lead and for the leaders for whom I followed.

Navistar Inc | Nov 2011 - Apr 2014

Business Analyst Team Lead - Supply Chain & Procurement

For a leading global manufacturer of medium and heavy duty trucks I led analyzing current business supply chain forecasting and planning processes. Delivered business requirements and led the reimplementation and upgrade of the supply forecasting system, Oracle Demantra. Consulted business on functional integration to Oracle Advanced Supply Chain Planning to support SCM business processes.

Navistar Inc | Oct 2010 - Nov 2011

Lead Application Analyst - ERP & PIM

I led the business process analysis of AS-IS order-to-cash process, delivered TO-BE business process models and influenced business process improvement opportunities to drive a $9M project business case for a $4B business unit that drove significant cost savings within drop ship order management.

AAIS (American Association of Insurance Services) | Nov 2005 - Oct 2010

Senior Programmer Analyst, Team Lead

For a national insurance advisory organization that develops policy forms, manual rules, and rating information used by more than 600 property/ casualty companies throughout the United States I led the analysis, design, development, testing and deployment of data-driven, web-enabled application that delivered the organizations digital products to the entire client base.

Fidelity National Information Services | Mar 2005 - Nov 2005

Senior Programmer Analyst Consultant

For a leading financial solutions provider of banking and payments technologies to approximately 8,000 financial services firms and businesses worldwide I analyzed business web-based applications for adaptation and conversion to new technologies. I coordinated with a multi-functional project team to capture requirements, create functional specifications then architect and develop user-centric web applications with over 5,000 business users.

Discover Financial Services | Jul 2003 - Oct 2003

Lead Technology Consultant

For a financial services firm providing credit services, personal and home equity loans to 50 million members, I analyzed existing business systems and business procedures, gathered requirements, developed functional specifications, testing and deployment plans for a Learning Management System with over 10,000 users.

Sikich | Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

Lead e-Business Technology Consultant

For a software development and business systems implementation firm with expertise in financial services I consulted a variety of clients on e-business and web strategies, and designed and developed web-based applications, interactive user interfaces, supported by relational databases, and content management systems.

Strategic Systems International | Jan 1997 - Jan 2000

Interface Developer

For a decision support software development firm specializing at in optimizing critical manufacturing processes I designed user interfaces and supporting marketing for a suite of 5 products marketed globally.

My Education

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Master of Business Administration - MBA, Management Information Systems and ServicesUniversity of Illinois at Chicago | 2008

Bachelor of Arts - BA University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | 1997

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