Suzy Steele
About Suzy Steele
Suzy Steele serves as the Director of Data & Analytics at Advance Auto Parts, where she has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in data management and analytics across various companies, she has held several leadership roles and possesses an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Suzy Steele has been serving as the Director of Data & Analytics at Advance Auto Parts since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing data management strategies and analytics initiatives within the company. Her position is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, where she has contributed to the organization for two years. Steele's expertise in data governance and analytics supports Advance Auto Parts in making data-driven decisions to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Data Management
Before joining Advance Auto Parts, Suzy Steele held various significant roles in data management across multiple organizations. She worked at Itron, Inc. as a Principal MDM Architect for one month in 2019. Prior to that, she served as a Principal Consultant at CREO, Inc. for three months in 2021. Steele also spent four years at Red Hat, where she held the position of Senior Manager in Operations Data Management. Her extensive experience in data management positions her as a knowledgeable leader in the field.
Education and Expertise
Suzy Steele holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, which she completed from 2006 to 2008. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Wright State University between 1992 and 1996. Additionally, she participated in the Leadership Raleigh Program through the Raleigh NC Chamber of Commerce from 2011 to 2012. Steele's educational background, combined with her expertise in resource expansion, process analysis, and strategic planning, enhances her capabilities in data analytics.
Career Development and Training
Throughout her career, Suzy Steele has engaged in various professional development programs to enhance her skills. She completed the Accelerated Leadership Development Program at Red Hat, Inc. from 2016 to 2017. In 2012, she attended the Data Modeling Master Class offered by Steve Hoberman & Associates, Inc. Additionally, she participated in the Leading with Purpose: Leading with Analytics program through a collaboration between the University of North Carolina and Fortune in 2018. These training experiences contribute to her proficiency in data governance and analytics.
Achievements in Data Governance and Management
Suzy Steele has a proven track record in designing and delivering mission-critical projects in Reporting, Master Data Management, and Data Governance. Her experience includes roles that required her to specialize in long-range strategic planning and business analysis. Steele's background in multi-approach communications and vendor management further supports her ability to lead complex data initiatives effectively.