Results driven leader with excellent communication and problem solving skills. Successfully defines strategies and tactics to drive all aspects of data management, including roadmap development, data architecture, and solution definition, design, implementation, and support. I have a demonstrated track record of working with and across multiple business units to implement technology solutions that substantially increase decision-making capabilities and accuracy while decreasing costs. I have consistently been successful in working under tight budgets and timelines to deliver solutions that solve complex business intelligence problems.
My background includes:
• Strategic definition and management of data management and data warehousing / business intelligence programs
• Management of enterprise-level IT projects to completion on time and under budget
• Particular expertise in leading development and implementation of complex data warehouses and decision-making tools
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and departments of business and IT professionals
• Evaluation, negotiation, and management of domestic and offshore outsourcing vendors and partners
• Process development / process management and performance metrics development
Specialties:
• Information Management • Data warehouse design • Business intelligence
• Data architecture • Enterprise architecture • Systems integration / implementation
• Project management • Negotiation & mediation • Client relations management
• Requirements definition • Hands-on problem solving • Quality control metrics
Director of Enterprise Information Architecture @ Own, represent, and document specific large enterprise level information and data directions. Establish the strategy, vision, and roadmap for information and data platforms. Provide technical and data leadership to the enterprise. From September 2013 to Present (2 years 4 months) San Francisco Bay AreaDirector, Business Intelligence @ The Business Intelligence group served as an advocate in all matters relating to business intelligence and data governance. In addition, the group focused on partnering in the development of enterprise information management strategies, as well as the implementation, management, and support of the information management solutions including, but not limited to, Data Warehousing, DaaS, and enterprise analytic tools. From October 2009 to September 2013 (4 years) Principal Solution Manager @ Functioned as an advocate for the business unit in managing existing enterprise business intelligence solutions across multiple business lines while developing strategic priorities for new enterprise solutions.
Led the development of compelling, multiyear roadmaps for enterprise business intelligence solutions.
Led improvements in methodologies and frameworks for business intelligence and enterprise data warehouse solutions.
Developed executive level presentations to ensure accurate communication regarding status, challenges, costs, opportunities, and recommendations. From October 2008 to July 2009 (10 months) First Vice President, Data Management @ Developed, in association with enterprise data management leaders and senior business leaders, the Home Loans Data Management Strategy. The strategy included business cases, a 2 year roadmap identifying data and system on-boarding and legacy application retirement, as well as, resource planning, and cost benefit analysis and justification. The execution of this strategy included the implementation of the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) to support the goal of adding business value through data. In addition, the strategy called for implementing data governance to ensure data quality and reduce data related expenses.
Selected for seat on Enterprise Architecture Council to create a technology roadmap with the goal of improving overall operating efficiency ratio, product-to-market cycle times, application delivery turn times, and process identification and transformation. We were able to successfully develop a reference architecture roadmap for the enterprise, as well as, define policies and standards for implementing new software.
Led team of senior data architects and solution architects functioning as internal consultants. This team successfully “influenced without direct control” on all projects, initiatives, roadmaps, policies, and standards involving data management. We were responsible for solution definition and oversight of implementation.
Contributed in technology and business planning and estimating sessions with senior technology and business leaders to define and map out solutions to Home Loans and enterprise data management challenges.
Provided architectural oversight and direction for the Home Loans business intelligence platform. From May 2002 to September 2008 (6 years 5 months) Principal @ Provided leadership in data warehouse development and techniques working across multiple business units to develop large analytical solutions and enterprise databases for clients such as American Honda.
Managed and mentored teams of up to 15 consultants and FTEs.
Incorporated and standardized best practices and tools such as RAD methodology, MS Project, Erwin, PowerDesigner, etc.; responsible for implementation of architecture standards for entire enterprise.
Responsible for all project budgeting and resource issues; led status meeting for project team and executive management.
Provided internal consulting for Data Warehouse group regarding dimensional modeling concepts.
Worked with outside vendors and internal data repository team to enhance existing data repository to include data, processes, models (logical and physical), and meta data.
Identified and implemented modeling tools; standardized both as the enterprise data modeling tools. From February 1999 to December 2001 (2 years 11 months) Manager Data Warehouse Development @ Promoted within one year of hire; hired, trained, and managed team of 12 DBAs, Data Architects, ETL Developers, and Data Analysts.
Oversaw DSS analysis, design and development; creation and analysis of enterprise data model, subject area models, legacy (source) systems; creation of logical data models, dimensional data models, data mapping; identification and documentation of data extraction and transformation rules; led JAD sessions.
Responsible for all data models for OLAP and OLTP projects.
Designed, developed, and maintained massive corporate Data Warehouse and related Data Marts.
Designed and developed multiple data warehouse databases on Teradata and Oracle platforms; planned and managed implementation and conversion projects.
Advised on and implemented business intelligence tools such as Cognos, MicroStrategy, Information Advantage, and Arbor software. From January 1996 to December 1998 (3 years) Senior Data Administrator @ Promoted through three roles in four years to develop dimensional data models for data warehouse initiatives.
Handled data warehouse planning, analysis, and design, and recommendations on business intelligence tools.
Organized and facilitated JAD sessions for business and data analysis.
Participated in major business process reengineering using Sterling CASE tools to document business processes.
Created corporate enterprise data model to support BPR project.
Built data repository to store all entities, attributes, relationships, tables, data elements, and constraints. From May 1992 to January 1996 (3 years 9 months) Senior Consultant @ From May 1989 to May 1992 (3 years 1 month) Analyst @ From February 1987 to May 1989 (2 years 4 months)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Information Systems @ DeVry University-GeorgiaMorehouse College Alvin Loving is skilled in: Project Management, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Architecture, Integration, Requirements Analysis, Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Data Warehouse Architecture, Data Architecture, Strategy, Leadership, ERP, Enterprise Software, IT Strategy, Databases