Title:
Chief Data Officer
Company:
Melissa Data Corporation
Education:
Bachelor's of Science Chemical Engineering from University of California, Irvine
Master's of Business Administration from Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Career Path:
I’ve spent the past 12 years at Melissa Data Corporation, beginning as a Linux System Administrator, then advancing to Database Manager, and now serving as Chief Data Officer. Over that time, I’ve built deep expertise in data quality, infrastructure, and innovation, and today I lead strategy and execution for data initiatives across the company.
Career Experience:
Data Quality, Information Technology, Software Development
Affiliations:
UCI Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Honor Society :: UCI Sage Scholars Program ::
Personal Interests:
Outside of work, I enjoy science fiction like Star Wars and Star Trek, taking road trips to explore new places, and continuing my education through reading and courses.
I also find fulfillment in mentoring others and supporting their growth.
Type of Students:
I believe I can best assist students who are interested in technology, data, or leadership.
Having grown from technical roles into executive leadership, I can relate to both early-career students building foundational skills and those exploring how to apply technical expertise in strategic, real-world contexts.
Number of Students I can Mentor:
2
Joined Date:
13 years 11 months ago
Ideal Mentoring Relationship:
For me, the best mentoring relationships are those where there is open communication, honesty, and curiosity on both sides. I like to share my experience but also encourage the student to explore, ask questions, and shape their own path.
Remote Mentor:
YES