- Profile
With over 20 years of experience in Data Management and Governance, I specialize in developing data-driven strategies that enhance operational performance, compliance, and decision-making. My background spans across finance, healthcare, tax, audit, and aviation, offering a cross-industry understanding of how effective data governance leads to organizational success.
I’m passionate about data integration, analytics, and cloud transformation — turning raw data into actionable insights. Through strategic leadership and continuous innovation, I help businesses scale their data infrastructure for long-term efficiency and value.
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- Education
University of North Texas
MBA, Strategic Management
University of Central Missouri
B.S., Computer Information Systems
- Career Highlights
Southwest Airlines — Manager, Data Management and Governance
Leading enterprise-level data initiatives to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
Ryan LLC — Director, Data Engineering
Directed data strategy and analytics to improve business intelligence, efficiency, and compliance.
IBM Watson Health — Director, Data Management
Managed large-scale data governance programs to enhance population health insights and predictive outcomes.
Phytel Inc — Manager, Data Management
Developed frameworks to support proactive patient care through data analysis and process automation.
Citi — Manager, Business Intelligence
Led BI and analytics initiatives focused on financial risk reduction and customer insights.
- Core Skills
Data Management
Data Governance
Data Integration
Data Warehousing
Cloud Computing
Data Strategy
Business Intelligence
Leadership
Process Optimization
Project Management
- Achievements
Throughout my career, I have successfully designed and implemented scalable data governance frameworks that strengthened compliance, accuracy, and decision-making across large enterprises. My leadership has consistently improved data quality, regulatory alignment, and reporting precision, enabling organizations to operate more efficiently and strategically. I have also played a key role in driving cloud adoption initiatives for advanced analytics and data warehousing, ensuring seamless integration and scalability. By leading cross-functional teams, I have enhanced business continuity, established data-driven cultures, and optimized process efficiency across multiple industries.