Andrew Vendrasco
Windsor,Canada
Summary
Dynamic leader with over 15 years of experience in Data Strategy, Analytics, and Operations Management within high-impact IT environments. Skilled in driving data strategy evolution, aligning data architecture, AI, and data management roadmaps with enterprise goals, and embedding data-driven culture shifts across organizations. Proven ability to lead mergers & acquisitions (M&A) efforts from a data and analytics perspective, leveraging expertise to identify data-driven opportunities and mitigate risks through comprehensive integration planning. Known for executive collaboration, aligning cross-functional teams, and building robust business cases to support strategic decisions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Governance Lead & Manager, Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
Libro Credit Union
11.2019 - 11.2024
- Lead enterprise data strategy execution and governance program across business units, driving a data-driven culture shift aligned with organizational priorities
- Built and executed a multi-phase Data Governance roadmap, enhancing data quality, lineage, and compliance, supporting integration with larger enterprise software as needed
- Directed data initiatives yielding over $500 million in new balances, with a focus on generating data-driven insights to inform strategy
- Established and maintained KPI metrics and scorecards for executive visibility, while crafting executive presentations and status reports for the Board of Directors
- Built a team environment that received the high engagement score within the organization 2 years running
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Supervisor – IT Client Support
GreenShield
10.2010 - 11.2019
- Spearheaded a team of 23, improving onboarding timelines by 22% and optimizing resource allocation to reduce overtime by approximately $400,000
- Led process improvements using Kanban to handle up to 600 reporting requests annually, resulting in heightened task progression visibility
- Fostered cross-functional engagement to align reporting and data integration solutions with end-user needs and organizational goals
IT Business Analyst
GreenShield
05.2014 - 09.2017
- Developed data integration solutions supporting cross-functional initiatives and streamlined requirements gathering, scope definition, and deployment phases
- Implemented cost-effective technology solutions for diverse projects, including determining project requirements, analyzing and documenting, and communicating effectively with stakeholders.
- Developed technical solutions for complex business problems, managing requirements at the project level, and contributing to business case development, planning, monitoring, and simplifying requirements communication.
- Possessed advanced SQL scripting skills, ensuring precise data and table integration. My expertise extended to requirements analysis, driving test case design or review, handling change requests, and managing project scope, acceptance, installation, and deployment.
- Demonstrated a keen eye for detail, proficiency in creating test cases, identifying software bugs, and documenting and reporting issues. My collaboration with other business units consistently led to successful technology solution deployments.
Vice President
Windsor Triathlon Club
03.2011 - 03.2015
- Increased membership by 30% over 4 years
- Drove club engagement by 50% by hosting coached sessions for swim, bike and run disciplines
- Drove strategic event planning and social media engagement to boost membership and satisfaction within the club, supporting community engagement
IT Software Tester
GreenShield
05.2012 - 05.2014
- As an IT Quality Assurance Tester, I was responsible for developing, applying, and maintaining quality standards for the organization.
- My role involved developing, modifying, and executing software test plans, analyzing and writing test standards and procedures, and maintaining documentation of test results for debugging and software modification.
- Analyzed test results to ensure existing functionality, providing recommendations for corrective action as needed.
- Collaborated closely with developers to resolve problems and ensure the quality of data and processing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management Administration
Lawrence Technological University
Advanced Marketing - Advertising
St. Clair College
International Business - Marketing
St. Clair College
Skills
- Data Governance
- Data Lineage
- Metadata Management
- Data Classification
- Responsible AI
- Data Use Policies
- Regulatory Compliance
- Data & AI Marketplace Development
- Data Warehousing
- Data Architecture
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Merger & acquisition data due diligence
- End-to-End Integration Planning
- Communications Strategy
- SQL
- Big Data Technologies
- Data warehousing
- Machine Learning
- PowerBi
Accomplishments
- Member of the Canadian National Triathlon Team (2012, 2013, 2014)
- Coach Canadian National Triathlon Team - Cycling portion (2014, 2015)
Personal Information
Title: CDMP
Coreskillsandcertifications
Data Governance, Data Lineage, Metadata Management, Data Classification, Responsible AI, Data Use Policies, Regulatory Compliance, KPI Development, Scorecards, Data & AI Marketplace Development, Cloud Database Design, Data Warehousing, Data Architecture, Cross-functional Collaboration, Merger & acquisition data due diligence, End-to-End Integration Planning, Communications Strategy, Staff Development, Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB), Emerging IT Leader Program - Leaders Beyond Inc, Accountable Manager - LHH, SQL, Big Data Technologies, Data warehousing, Machine Learning, MS Office, Data Visualization, PowerBi
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Certifications: Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB), Emerging IT Leader Program - Leaders Beyond Inc, Accountable Manager - LHH
Timeline
Data Governance Lead & Manager, Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
Libro Credit Union
11.2019 - 11.2024
IT Business Analyst
GreenShield
05.2014 - 09.2017
IT Software Tester
GreenShield
05.2012 - 05.2014
Vice President
Windsor Triathlon Club
03.2011 - 03.2015
Supervisor – IT Client Support
GreenShield
10.2010 - 11.2019
Advanced Marketing - Advertising
St. Clair College
International Business - Marketing
St. Clair College
Bachelor of Science - Business Management Administration
Lawrence Technological University
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