MedStar Health

Lead the analytics community of practice and development of data fluency/engagement programs that enable associate upskilling & accelerate analytics ROI.

Enterprise Analytics Manager – Data Fluency & Lead of Community of Practice

Lead the establishment of an enterprise data fluency program, implemented core initiatives & managed the analytics community of practice.

Data Fluency Program Manager

Data Careers Summit

The Data Careers Summit helps individuals break into and move up in the data field. It's held twice per year, and you can learn more about it at DataCareersSummit.com

Co-Founder

-Launch sustainable data analytics programs for local organizations, supporting a range of functions including: sales, marketing, supply chain, operations and IoT
-SME to training platforms for data & strategy course content, and creator of 100+ data analytics and leadership tutorial videos
-Frequent speaker at industry events and podcast host/guest on topics related to data skills and strategy

Analytics Advisor, Consultant & Thought Leader

Wiiisdom

Technical Evangelist & Head of Internal Analytics

Product Manager (Wiiisdom Ops for Tableau)

The Master Lock Company

-Developed and maintained a roadmap of innovative, growth-oriented analytics projects across all functions.
-Launched modern analytics initiatives supporting marketing & digital marketing initiatives.
-Served in a leadership capacity on several initiatives intended to evangelize analytics and upskill data talent, including: analytics mentorship program, analytics council and company's quarterly "analyst day" (mentioned in WTA presentation).

Director, Strategy & Analytics

-Launched new selling tool leveraging diagnostic & predictive analytics; developed/drove processes that lead to business-case ROI being exceeded.
-Won "Game Changer" award for deployment of above project.
-Led data-driven presentations with top customers, leveraging data from customer-facing analytics program developed in prior role at company.

Director, Analytics

-Built and refined a predictive sales forecasting model with +/- 2% accuracy on a six-month basis.
-Launched a range of diagnostic analytics programs supporting company's sales, CRM, IoT, consulting, 8020 and daily huddle initiatives (selected for presentation at Tableau Conference 2019, link below).
-Launched a branded customer-facing analytics program (COMPASS) to deliver mutually beneficial insights to top customers.

Senior Manager, Business Analytics

-Launched an analytics program supporting the Commercial business unit and introduced/evangelized modern analytics tools (including data visualization) throughout company.
-Developed & implemented new forecasting processes that took business unit's forecast accuracy from worst to best in company (>200K unit impact)
-Created & led company's "Forecasting Best Practices Committee"

Manager, Business Analytics & Demand Planning

Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Developed new reporting and provided project management for system enhancements to support product development processes.

Data Analyst

Generac Power Systems

Provided data and financial analysis to channel VPs and sales leadership.

Sales Analyst & Consultant

Over my 12+ years in the data & analytics field, I've become a passionate promoter of the potential this field has to positively transform organizations and the careers of individuals.

In addition to my work as a practitioner in the field, I've frequently collaborated with others to help find ways to promote this potential, including the following:

I co-created and co-host the Data Careers Summit.  The mission of this event is to help individuals learn how to break into and move up in the analytics field. 

I created and co-host the Data Ideas Podcast to shine light on great work being done in the field, and the individuals that do it.

I frequently speak at industry events, on podcasts, during live courses, etc.

If you'd like to get in touch, please send me a PM!

Dustin Schimek

Milwaukee Tool

Provide thought leadership and solution delivery execution leveraging cross-functional partnerships.

• Lead solution delivery teams focused on enabling end-to-end solutions for functions including Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Corporate Apps.

• Support multi-phase implementation of Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP consolidating from 5 ERP platforms to a single platform enabling key processes including order to cash, procure to pay, supply chain planning, and enabling 8 manufacturing sites in the US.

• Assess complex end-to-end product data management system landscape and define Product Value Chain strategy to enable the foundation for a durable product digital thread. Working to centralized and streamline product data management across PLM - ERP - PIM enterprise platforms.

• Lead product data management and product lifecycle management solution optimization initiative identified as an enabler for overall enterprise strategy.

IT Director - Solution Delivery

Led the implementation of two foundational Master Data Management (MDM) transformations for Master Lock including Oracle Customer Data Management (CDM) and Oracle Product Data Hub Cloud (PDH). Solutions established single source of truth capabilities for product and customer and streamlined and simplified data maintenance and improved consistency and governance.

IT Director - Transformation - PLM, CRM/CX, and MDM

Defined, developed, and supported solutions and processes related to product value chain, CRM, and supply chain including Agile PLM, Oracle E-Business Suite, Product Data Hub, Oracle CRM/CX, and Red Prairie/JDA/Blue Yonder. Overall responsibility for PVC, CRM, and SCM global process areas including strategy definition, continuous improvement, support, and solution delivery.

Director Business Applications – Product Value Chain, CRM/CX, and Supply Chain

Built and led cross functional team focused on customer and product value chain processes and systems including Agile PLM, Oracle PIM, Oracle Configurator, iStore, EDI, and Order Management.

Sr. Manager, Customer and Product Value Chain

Spearheaded Product Master Data Management (MDM) for Fortune Brands Storage and Security (FOSS) Division (Master Lock and Waterloo Industries). Managed multi-phase implementation of Agile PLM Product Collaboration (PC), Engineering Collaboration (EC), and Product Portfolio Management (PPM) to support Enterprise Product Lifecycle Management (EPLM) strategic direction. Enabled Global Data Synchronization compliance and supported GDSN-related processes and systems. Developed and implemented data governance framework. Represent Fortune Brands Storage and Security on the Oracle PIM/PLM Customer Advisory Board (CAB) and the Oracle Master Data Management (MDM) and Agile PLM Strategy Councils.

Manager, Product Master Data Management (MDM)

Managed enterprise-wide technology projects including Master Lock's Global Data Synchronization (1SYNC/UCCnet) compliance initiative with leading retail customers, Oracle Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Product Information Management (PIM) software implementations, and a variety of other system and process development projects. Proven track record in business process design and improvement.

Project Manager

Managed wide array of web development and enterprise-wide technology projects. Coordinated design, development, and maintenance of corporate web sites. Managed cross functional teams and served as liaison between eCommerce Solutions team, Information Services, Marketing, and other business units. Created, analyzed, and distributed WebTrends web analytics reports to support web site optimization. Managed e-commerce order tracking portal application.

Web Development Project Lead

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Developed international education programs for K-16 teachers and students. Responsible for wide array of web development projects to support outreach initiatives. Responsible for designing and deploying web-based resources to support CIE campus and community constituencies. Experience with HTML, XHTML, JavaScript, among other technologies. Coordinated needs assessment, requirements gathering, design reviews, deployment, and maintenance of CIE web properties. Monitored site analytics to optimize effectiveness of online resources. Focus on usability and accessibility for all web sites.

Outreach Coordinator and Webmaster

Knox College

Administered college-level study abroad program in Besançon, France. Coordinated student housing, enrollment, and visa processing, and supported students throughout the academic year. Involved in program administration activities and represented Knox College in Besançon community.

Assistant Resident Director - France

AmeriCorps

Led a team of 15 AmeriCorps Members working for a bi-state National Direct program in Kansas City funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service. Focused on supporting educational and mentoring programs in local agencies and school districts including Big Brothers Big Sisters, YMCA YouthFriends, Associated Youth Services, and Olathe Unified Schools.

Field Supervisor

Alex is an IT leader and strategist with 20+ years’ experience bringing people and technology together to accomplish great things. Alex has spent the last 20 years leading diverse, cross-functional teams to deliver technology innovations and to enable business transformation. 
 
Alex’s broad array of business application and technology experience includes enterprise-wide implementations of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Product Information Management (PIM), Master Data Management (MDM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Customer Relationship Management/Customer Experience (CRM/CX) platforms.

Alex is a strong leader with a proven track record driving business process improvement, organizational change management, and aligning technology solutions to drive business value. Alex’s broad liberal arts background as a History and French undergrad combined with his technical and business acumen make him an insightful, adaptable, and versatile IT leader and strategist.  Alex has experience living and working abroad (France) and is passionate about learning new things, developing talent, and building great teams.

Keywords: Oracle, Agile PLM, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Value Chain, MDM, Master Data Management, Data Governance, Oracle CX, Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle Product Data Hub, eCommerce, PIM, GDSN, strategy, organization change management, OCM

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