Bob Short

About Bob Short

I’m a seasoned Data & Technology Leader with over two decades of experience. This includes leading enterprise data teams, developing data strategy, and building strong governance foundations in both corporate and non-profit settings. My passion lies in transforming data into a trusted, strategic asset—through strong governance, cloud modernization, and people-centered leadership.At IMT Insurance, I currently lead a dynamic data platform team, where we are building a governance-first approach using DMBOK and the ACORD model, while spearheading our Azure cloud migration. I partner closely with VP-level executives and business leaders to align data strategy with enterprise goals—ensuring transparency, accountability, and value delivery.I bring a unique blend of technical depth (data warehousing, cloud, BI, metadata) and organizational leadership (team building, budget management, mentoring.) I’ve built new teams from the ground up, defined job roles, and mentored emerging leaders, while driving complex, cross-departmental initiatives.Outside the corporate world, I’ve led operational strategy and community engagement at a non-profit, adding a deep appreciation for stakeholder communication and mission-driven impact.Specialties:* Leadership Coaching | Team Building | Servant Leadership* Data Strategy & Governance* BI/Analytics | Project Portfolio Management | Regulatory Compliance* Azure Data Platform | ETL | Metadata | Lineage* DMBOK | ACORD Model | Data Quality Frameworks

Experience

1. Sr Data Platform Manager

   IMT Insurance

   Mar 2022 — Present · West Des Moines, IA, US

   Leading a high performing team to drive data strategy enterprise wide to build a best- in-class data platform to enhance reporting, analytics & predictive modeling.

Education

• Drake University

  Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Computer Information Systems

  1987 — 1991

Skills

• Informatica
• Business Intelligence
• Unix
• Data Modeling
• Program Management
• Etl
• Data Migration
• Business Objects
• Data Warehousing
• Data Management
• Team Leadership
• Sdlc
• Db2
• Resource Allocation
• Management
• Quality Assurance
• Business Analysis
• Sql
• Data Architecture
• Architecture
• Cobol