Jason Conway

About Jason Conway

With over 20 years of experience in data management and business intelligence, I am a data leader who can define and implement data policies, procedures, and frameworks to ensure the effective management of master data and analytics across the enterprise. I have a proven track record of collaborating with business stakeholders, aligning data initiatives with business objectives, and establishing data quality standards and metrics.As the Director of Performance Reporting and Master Data at Sazerac Company, I am responsible for developing and implementing an enterprise-wide master data management strategy that supports the company\'s vision and mission with agility. I coordinate with relevant stakeholders to identify data needs, define data models, and enable data integration and analytics. I also oversee data governance structures, including data stewardship and ownership, to ensure accountability and responsibility for data integrity. I am passionate about delivering data solutions that enhance business performance, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.

Experience

1. Director of Master Data and Performance Reporting

   Sazerac Company

   Aug 2022 — Present · Omaha, NE, US

   Lead enterprise-wide implementation/support of Item, Customer, Finance, Location, and Vendor Master Data domains, establishing governance frameworks and data stewardship models• Define and maintain MDM processes including data creation, cleansing, deduplication, and normalization• Enforce data quality standards and promote accountability across business units• Drive Microsoft Fabric environment deployment, integrating Oracle Fusion (SCM, GL) data via BICC/FTP pipelines• Build and optimize Lakehouse architecture, semantic models, and Power BI dashboards for enterprise reporting• Utilize Copilot in Microsoft Fabric to accelerate data modeling, automate report generation, and streamline pipeline development• Deliver analytics aligned to business strategy using trend analysis, KPI tracking, and actionable insights• Manage analytics projects from scope through delivery, ensuring cross-functional stakeholder alignment• Present executive-level reports and dashboards to support procurement, finance, and operational decisions• Establish DevOps practices for Fabric deployment, CI/CD, and environment promotion• Coordinate nearshore and offshore resources to deliver data pipelines, QA processes, and Agile ceremonies• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards through secure access controls, audits, and data classification• Identify automation and process improvement opportunities to enhance master data workflows• Provide training and promote data governance best practices to foster a data-driven culture• Stay current on industry trends, MDM innovations, and generative AI tools like Copilot to strengthen enterprise data capabilities

Education

• Minnesota State University, Mankato

  BS, Accounting

  1993 — 1997

Skills

• Business Intelligence
• IT Strategy
• Strategy
• Data Analysis
• Customer Relations
• Integration
• Agile Methodologies
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Business Process
• Management
• Program Management
• System Architecture
• IT Operations
• Budgeting
• Analytical Skills
• Systems Analysis
• Business Objects
• Strategic Planning
• Software Project Management
• Vendor Management
• Crm
• Itil
• Team Leadership
• Erp
• Project Management
• Forecasting
• Analytics
• Enterprise Architecture
• Application Development
• Sdlc
• Process Improvement
• Planning
• Risk Management
• Business Analysis
• Disaster Recovery
• Manufacturing
• Sap
• Change Management
• Leadership
• Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)