Brent Wallace
Midland
Summary
Seasoned Director of Analytics with a noteworthy record in leading cross-functional teams, executing digital strategies, and driving business performance. Exceptional skills in leveraging advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to inform strategic decisions. Demonstrated ability to transform data into actionable insights that propel operational efficiency and profitable growth. Results-driven professional, known for fostering collaborative environments and championing continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Analytics & AI
Dow
Midland
06.2021 - Current
- Directed an organization of 30+ Data Scientists & BI Analysts to deliver AI/ML and GenAI solutions that generated over $100MM in value.
- Established an Enterprise AI Center of Excellence to boost cross-functional collaboration and facilitate consistency & standardization.
- Delivered a companywide AI Strategy, Responsible AI framework and Digital/AI Monetization practice.
Digital IT Program Director
Dow
Midland
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Directed the delivery of enterprise-wide digital capabilities and commercial experiences.
- Coordinated global resource allocation and governed a program budget over $20MM.
- Led key cross functional, business & vendor relationships to achieve essential performance indicators.
Strategic Planning & Analytics Leader
Dow
Midland
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Led the delivery of End-to-End Business Planning digital, analytics and reporting capabilities.
- Establishing an Analytics organization for Demand Planning that improved statistical forecast accuracies over 20% across all businesses.
- Led the implementation of OMP+ planning platform, demand & inventory management module.
AI Value Delivery Leader
Dow
Midland
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Led consultancy of AI solutions capturing over $250MM+ in value.
- Managed key alliances with IT, business & functional executives, analytics providers, and universities.
Business & Functional Leader
Dow
Midland
01.1997 - 01.2014
- Operated in diverse roles across Finance, Purchasing, Order to Cash, and eBusiness.
- Led improvements in the plastics business for 7 years.
Education
BSBA - Management Information Systems, Finance
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
01.2001
Skills
- AI/ML
- GENAI
- TEXT-DATA MINING / NLP
- MICROSOFT AZURE
- MSFT COPILOT
- PYTHON
- R
- SQL
- ETL TOOLS
- POWERBI
- TABLEAU
- BUSINESS ACUMEN
- FINANCIAL ACUMEN
Affiliations
Shelterhouse President and Board Member (2013 – 2019)
HOA President and Board Member (2013 – 2016)
Certification
Oliver Wight Lead Certified Practitioner (Midland – 2018)
SAS Enterprise Guide (Chicago – 2018)
Data Mining & Model (Freeport – 2005)
Six Sigma Black Belt (Atlanta – 2003)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Analytics & AI
Dow
06.2021 - Current
Digital IT Program Director
Dow
01.2019 - 06.2021
Strategic Planning & Analytics Leader
Dow
01.2017 - 01.2019
AI Value Delivery Leader
Dow
01.2014 - 01.2017
Business & Functional Leader
Dow
01.1997 - 01.2014
BSBA - Management Information Systems, Finance
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
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