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Gert Wieland

Toronto,ON

Summary

Data engineer with a visionary approach to complex data integration and automation challenges. Recognized for envisioning and establishing the foundational framework of the Business Hub—a scalable platform that consolidates data for a diverse and expanding user base, driving alignment with organizational growth and strategic objectives.

Experienced leader in talent development with a track record of hiring and mentoring key team members. Mentored the Product Manager leading business operations for the Business Hub and developed a self-sufficient Junior ETL Developer. Creates a collaborative and high-performance environment that adapts to evolving organizational needs.

Aligns technical solutions with organizational goals, collaborating closely with both business and technical teams to create impactful, insight-driven solutions and build consensus on data strategies that support decision-making and process automation.

Quality management expert focused on data integrity, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. Implemented rigorous monitoring and cross-platform validation, ensuring alignment with UHN standards. Proficient in Power BI and Salesforce, delivering near real-time, high-availability updates to support informed, timely actions across the organization.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Intelligence Manager

UHN
Toronto, ON
11.2018 - Current
  • Streamlined data processing and reporting from access to automation, analysis, collaboration, and notification, prioritizing Finance and Research needs
  • Gained access to all relevant databases, including EDW, VIP, PDB, SAP S4 HANA, and Active Directory, centralizing data for comprehensive analysis to support Finance and business needs
  • Aligned data processing and reporting with Finance and Research requirements to ensure relevance and accuracy
  • Automated data workflows to meet Finance-driven requirements
  • Enhanced analysis capabilities through innovative data modelling, delivering actionable insights for Finance and Research
  • Integrated MS Access database functionality into Salesforce (e.g., Grants and Signing Authority databases) to meet Finance objectives
  • Streamlined Business Hub data sharing with teams like Ariba and ServiceNow, supporting cross-departmental collaboration based on Finance priorities
  • Built an automated email notification system for updates, eg. on FCC codes, grant end dates, and budget status, ensuring Finance received timely, relevant information

Senior Information Systems Support Specialist

Canadian Mothercraft Society
Toronto, ON
04.2012 - 10.2018
  • Instigated design and implementation of enterprise-grade Business Intelligence solution.
  • Consolidated various data sources into a single target system using Pentaho Data Integration.
  • Developed and deployed an SSAS tabular model in MS Azure with user-specific access rights, enabling a multi-tenant data environment

Managing Director, Sales Manager

Wuerth Germany, International
Kuenzelsau, Baden Wuerttemberg, Germany
08.1992 - 11.2011
  • Acting Managing Director / Sales Manager, Tunap Canada (Mar 2009 - Nov 2011)
  • Managing Director, Wuerth Japan (Jan 2007 - Dec 2008)
  • Managing Director, Wuerth Kenya (Sep 2005 - Dec 2006)
  • Customer Relationship Manager, Wuerth Elektrogrosshandel (FEGA) (Oct 2004 - Aug 2005)
  • Sales Coordinator, Wuerth Mexico (Oct 1994 - Sep 1998)

Education

MBA - Business Administration Computer Science

Friedrich Alexander Universitaet Nuremberg
Nuremberg, Germany
07-2004

Skills

  • ETL Process Automation
  • Cross-Source Data Integration
  • Data Modelling for Self-Serve Reporting
  • User-Centric BI Solutions
  • Data Quality Monitoring
  • Continuous Data Availability
  • Process Optimization for Operational Efficiency
  • Continuous Improvement in Data Quality and Standards
  • Scalable Platform Development and Maintenance
  • Strategic Alignment of Technical Solutions with Organizational Goals
  • Project Vision and Leadership
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Talent Development and Mentoring

Timeline

Business Intelligence Manager

UHN
11.2018 - Current

Senior Information Systems Support Specialist

Canadian Mothercraft Society
04.2012 - 10.2018

Managing Director, Sales Manager

Wuerth Germany, International
08.1992 - 11.2011

MBA - Business Administration Computer Science

Friedrich Alexander Universitaet Nuremberg
Gert Wieland