Tom Augustyn
About Tom Augustyn
Tom Augustyn serves as the Director of Product Information Management at Advance Auto Parts, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in product information management with prior roles at Cabela's and Caterpillar Inc., and he possesses extensive technical expertise in various standards and tools.
Current Role at Advance Auto Parts
Tom Augustyn serves as the Director of Product Information Management (PIM) at Advance Auto Parts, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Raleigh, North Carolina. In this role, he oversees the management of product information, ensuring accuracy and consistency across various platforms. He utilizes advanced tools such as Informatica Product 360 and Informatica Data Quality to enhance product information management processes.
Previous Experience at Cabela's
Prior to his current role, Tom Augustyn worked at Cabela's as the Product Information Management Manager from 2013 to 2018. During his five years in Sidney, Nebraska, he was responsible for managing product information and ensuring it met the company's standards. His experience at Cabela's contributed to his expertise in product information management.
Professional Background in Product Information Management
Tom Augustyn has extensive experience in product information management, having held positions at several notable companies. He worked as the Product Information Management (PIM) Lead at Caterpillar Inc. from 2018 to 2021 and as a Program Manager at General Electric for four months in 2011. His diverse roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of industry standards and practices.
Education and Technical Skills
Tom Augustyn earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from DeVry Institute of Technology, studying from 1983 to 1986. He possesses a strong technical background, with proficiency in operating systems such as UNIX, Windows, and MVS/ESA. He is skilled in various database management systems, including DB2, Oracle, Sybase, and Teradata, and has expertise in programming languages like SQL, XML, Visual Basic, and COBOL.
Project Management and Process Improvement
In his professional roles, Tom Augustyn has employed project management tools such as MS Project and Quality Center to enhance team productivity and project delivery. He has a strong foundation in business process re-engineering and content management, which has contributed to improved organizational efficiency in the teams he has led.