Bill Lanser
Director | Enterprise Data & AI Leader | Databricks Transformation | ML & Supply Chain Analytics | Building High-Impact Data Teams
- Role
- Director of Data & Ai at Milwaukee Tool
- Location
- Port Washington, WI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
Director of Data & Ai
Oct 2025 — Present
Delivered $20M+ in annual business value through AI/ML, optimization, and advanced analytics initiatives, validated with business partnersBuilt and scaled a multi-layer analytics organization (managers, senior ICs), maintaining strong engagement, retention, and internal promotion during periods of significant changeDefined and operationalized the enterprise analytics delivery model (intake, prioritization, refinement, sprint planning, and value tracking)Designed enterprise analytics delivery model including intake, prioritization, sprint planning, and value tracking to align analytics investments with executive prioritiesLed migration to a unified enterprise data platform, unlocking siloed data and enabling next-generation analytics capabilitiesEstablished governance for data ownership, validation, and platform migration across Operations and ITLed enterprise change management and executive stakeholder communication during platform and operating model transitionsPartnered closely with supply chain, manufacturing, and commercial leaders to translate analytics into actionable decisions
Education
St. Norbert College
BS & BBA, Economics
2004 — 2007
University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
MBA, Business
2009 — 2011
Skills
- Sales
- Data Analysis
- Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Organizational Alignment
- Team Leadership
- Forecasting
- Continuous Improvement
- Oracle
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Excel
- Access
- Strategic Leadership
- Customer Service
- Excel
- Supply Chain
- Erp/Crm
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