David Helmuth

About David Helmuth

An experienced leader in program management, analytics, information management and information architecture with more than 25 years’ experience in systems development and implementations. Known for enabling organizations to identify their analytics and data vision, then guiding them on the journey toward realizing that vision. Adept at delivering a variety of solutions including analytics, BI, master data initiatives, data lakes/warehouse, development of modern data management strategies, information architectures, and data quality initiatives.

Experience

1. Data Architect

   Bluebird Fiber

   Feb 2026 — Present · Kansas City, MO, US

   Senior data leader responsible for shaping Bluebird’s enterprise data architecture and governance strategy. I design secure, scalable data ecosystems that unify the organization’s data, strengthen operational decision‑making, and enable advanced analytics, AI, and ML workloads. My work blends architecture, governance, security, and cross‑functional leadership to build a modern, trusted data foundation that supports long‑term growth and business transformation.• Lead the vision, strategy, and roadmap for enterprise data architecture, including data lakes, warehouses, and data fabric solutions.• Establish and enforce data governance frameworks that ensure quality, consistency, lineage, and regulatory compliance across the organization.• Architect secure, resilient data environments with strong IAM, encryption, and privacy controls to protect sensitive information.• Design and optimize data pipelines and models that support analytics, AI, ML, and LLM workloads, including bias mitigation and model‑drift monitoring.• Partner with business and technical leaders to align data strategy with organizational goals while mentoring teams and fostering a data‑driven culture.

Education

• University of Missouri-Columbia

  Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

  1987 — 1991

Skills

• Etl
• Enterprise Architecture
• Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)
• Business Intelligence
• Data Modeling
• Erp
• Business Process Improvement
• Integration
• Project Portfolio Management
• Program Management
• Requirements Gathering
• Management Consulting
• Business Process
• Business Process Re-Engineering
• Business Process Design
• Requirements Analysis
• Data Integration
• Data Warehousing
• Project Management
• Sdlc
• Business Analysis
• IT Strategy
• Master Data Management
• Information Management