Heather Anderson

Heather Anderson is a seasoned data management professional with over 10 years of experience in the field. She is passionate about developing a data-driven culture in businesses and has a comprehensive approach to data lifecycle management to increase the quality of data. Heather is an accomplished data professional with excellent analytical skills and a proven track record in developing and implementing data management strategies that support business and technical objectives. Her areas of expertise include strategic leadership, high-volume complex data management, program management, process improvement, and data governance. She has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with an emphasis on Database Management from Davenport University, and an Associate of Applied Arts in Interior Design from The Art Institutes.

Heather has worked for several organizations, including Microsoft, Murphy & Associates, Inc., Motiv, Inc., Premera Blue Cross, F5 Networks, Kelly Services, Ophrys Inc, and VIVIENNE STRICKLER, C.F.P. At Microsoft, Heather worked as an HR Data Management Program Manager, a Sr. Data Management Program Manager, and a Sr. Data Governance Program Manager. She is an expert in managing high-volume, complex data with end-to-end data landscape knowledge, and her strategic planning skills make her a big-picture thinker. Heather is also excellent in problem-solving and analytical skills, and she has streamlined data operations and implemented enterprise data best practices from both an IT and business perspective.

Heather's experience in strategic data management has allowed her to establish formalized data governance that ensures data management core values. She is a data steward who understands business operations and analytics methodology for boosting data quality health. Therefore, she is a valuable asset to any organization that wants to adopt a data-driven culture.