Dawn Bauer
About Dawn Bauer
Dawn Bauer is a Data Architect II at Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance, where she has worked since 2006. She has a background in Business and Psychology, with degrees from Ellsworth Community College and Iowa State University, and experience in database design and data performance analysis.
Work at Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance
Dawn Bauer has been employed at Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance as a Data Architect II since 2006. In this role, she focuses on designing, building, and maintaining relational databases and data warehouses. Her work emphasizes data integrity, efficiency, and quality. She regularly prepares, tests, and executes DDL/DML scripts for monthly releases, ensuring the smooth operation of data processes. Additionally, she provides tuning analysis and engineering recommendations to troubleshoot data performance issues, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the company's data management strategies.
Education and Expertise
Dawn Bauer's educational background includes studies at Ellsworth Community College, where she focused on Business from 1988 to 1990. She then attended Iowa State University - Ivy College of Business, achieving a Master of Information Systems (MIS) degree with a focus on Business and Psychology from 1990 to 1992. This educational foundation supports her expertise in data architecture and management, equipping her with the necessary skills to excel in her current role.
Background
Before joining Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance, Dawn Bauer worked as a Software Consultant for the State of Iowa in 1996 for 11 months. This position was located in the Des Moines, Iowa area and provided her with valuable experience in software development and consulting. Her career trajectory reflects a strong commitment to data management and architecture, with a focus on aligning technology solutions with business needs.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In her current role as Data Architect II, Dawn Bauer is responsible for consulting with developers, product owners, end users, and management to research business objectives and data requirements. She plays a critical role in ensuring that data systems meet organizational needs. Her responsibilities include preparing and executing scripts for data releases, as well as conducting tuning analysis to enhance data performance. This combination of technical skills and collaborative efforts supports the effective management of data within the organization.