Irina Braginsky
About Irina Braginsky
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Irina Braginsky currently holds the title of Global Data Steward Manager at General Mills. In this role, she has been managing and executing SAP Data Governance policy and standards since November 2019. Her work focuses on ensuring data integrity and enhancing data governance initiatives across various business units.
Experience at General Mills
Irina Braginsky has over 20 years of experience working at General Mills, where she has taken on a wide array of roles. She began her journey with the company as a Process Development Scientist (R&D Developer) from 1999 to 2003. Following that, she served as a PLM Migration Subject Matter Expert for a year and then briefly as a Logistics Operations Planner in 2004. From there, she transitioned to becoming a Senior Quality Team Leader, a position she held for ten years until 2014. Irina later led the Supply Chain Replenishment Project from 2014 to 2019 before moving to her current role.
Education and Early Career
Irina Braginsky earned her Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, studying from 1994 to 1999. During her academic years, she also gained practical experience as a Summer Intern at 3M, working there for four years. This early exposure laid a strong foundation for her extensive career at General Mills.
Roles in Research and Development
At the start of her career at General Mills, Irina Braginsky worked as a Process Development Scientist (R&D Developer) for four years. In this role, she was involved in product development and innovation, contributing significantly to the company's research and development initiatives.
Leadership in Quality Assurance
Irina Braginsky held the position of Senior Quality Team Leader at General Mills from 2004 to 2014. During this decade, she focused on quality assurance and team management, ensuring that the company's products met the highest standards of quality.
Supply Chain Management
Irina led the Supply Chain Replenishment Project at General Mills from 2014 to 2019. This role allowed her to focus on enhancing operational efficiency and managing supply chain processes effectively. Her leadership in this area contributed to significant improvements in the company's supply chain operations.