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

Director - Continuous Improvement

Group Continuous Improvement Manager 

Continuous Improvement Manager

Associated Spring

Business Unit Manager

Spring manufacturing company that specializes in aerospace, automotive, and custom order springs.

Responsible for being a change agent and improving "lean thinking" throughout the organization. Focused on adding value and eliminating waste by using lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Visual Management.  Assisted with Project Management and Quality Engnineering reponsibilities.

Lean Expert

Cooper Power Systems

Company that specializes in transfer and rubber molding for electrical distribution components. Responsible for molding processes and methods.  

Used Lean/Six Sigma tools to Support Operations for on time delivery, scrap reduction, safety and ergonomic improvements, cost productivity, and inventory reduction.

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Miniature Precision Components

Injection molding company that supplies automotive components.

Developed quote packages for rapid prototypes, purchased components, injection molds, and assembly equipment for automotive products; Developed and maintained operator work instructions, Process Flows, PFMEA’s, and inspection plans.

Prototype/Low Volume Engineer

Prototype Supervisor

Mercury Marine

Industrial Engineering Co-op

Caterpillar Inc.

Build Engineer Intern

Data-Driven CI Professional with 20+  years of experience in Manufacturing and Business Operations through various Continuous Improvement, Operations Management, and Engineering roles.

B.S. in Industrial Technology Management with a Minor in Plastics Processing Technology from UW-Platteville
Master’s degree in Project Management from UW-Platteville. 

Passionate about connecting people, processes, and technology while in expanding knowledge in the fields of Continuous Improvement and Project Management.

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