Mike Homer
About Mike Homer
Mike Homer is a Senior Manager and Master Data Architect at Brown-Forman, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in data management, having previously held positions at Procter & Gamble, Paychex, and Landrum & Brown.
Work at Brown-Forman
Mike Homer has served as Senior Manager: Master Data Architect at Brown-Forman since 2015. In this role, he has been instrumental in implementing a comprehensive Master Data Management solution using Semarchy. This initiative harmonizes data across various sources, providing a 360-degree view of the business. Additionally, he developed a strategy to integrate IWSR data with internal brand performance metrics, enabling a 30-year historical trend analysis for Brown-Forman and its competitive brands globally.
Previous Experience at Procter & Gamble
Prior to his current position, Mike Homer worked at Procter & Gamble as Senior Manager: Global Consumer Data from 2000 to 2012. During his tenure, he redesigned the process for acquiring and storing global Nielsen data using a Data as a Service (DAAS) model. This redesign improved data accessibility for the Business Insights team and established data quality processes for externally sourced data, ensuring the integrity of enterprise data warehouse reporting.
Experience at Paychex
Mike Homer was employed at Paychex as a Data Architect from 2013 to 2015. His role involved managing data architecture initiatives that supported the company's operational and analytical needs. His experience at Paychex contributed to his expertise in data management and architecture.
Background in Environmental Consulting
From 1997 to 1999, Mike Homer worked at Landrum & Brown as an Environmental Consultant and GIS Leader. In this role, he focused on integrating geographic information systems into environmental consulting projects. His experience in this position laid the groundwork for his future work in data management and analytics.
Education and Expertise
Mike Homer holds a Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning from the University of Cincinnati, which he attended from 1991 to 1997. He also graduated from LaSalle High School, earning his diploma from 1987 to 1991. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in data architecture and management.