Kristine Rennaker
About Kristine Rennaker
Kristine Rennaker is a Data Engineering Manager at General Mills with over 15 years of experience in data management and analysis.
Current Role at General Mills
Kristine Rennaker currently serves as the Data Engineering Manager at General Mills. In this role, she manages a team of Data Engineers, focusing on optimizing data processes and systems. Her responsibilities include overseeing the design and implementation of data pipelines, ensuring data accuracy, and driving efficiencies in data handling. With her extensive experience in data management, she plays a crucial role in enhancing data quality and governance within the organization.
Previous Positions at General Mills
Before becoming the Data Engineering Manager, Kristine Rennaker held multiple positions at General Mills. From 2019 to 2021, she was the Data Quality Services Manager, where she worked on improving data quality frameworks. Prior to that, she served as a Data Governance Consultant from 2017 to 2019, focusing on data policy and governance structures. Earlier, she was an IT Data Analyst & Sr IT Data Analyst from 2013 to 2017 in Minneapolis, MN, where she developed her skills in data analysis and reporting.
Experience at Cargill
Kristine Rennaker started her career at Cargill, where she worked for five years. She initially joined as a Business Analyst from 2008 to 2009 in Hopkins, MN. Following that, she was promoted to Senior Data Conversion Analyst, a role she held from 2009 to 2013. During her tenure at Cargill, she developed expertise in data conversion and business analysis, which laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in data governance and quality.
Educational Background
Kristine Rennaker studied at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with an emphasis in Information Systems and Business Analysis. She attended the university from 2004 to 2008. Her academic background in business and information systems provided her with the foundational knowledge required for her successful career in data management and analysis.
Extensive Experience in Data Management
With over 15 years of experience in data management and analysis, Kristine Rennaker has a proven track record in data governance, data quality, and data conversion. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated the ability to improve data quality and governance frameworks in large organizations. Her diverse roles in both Cargill and General Mills have equipped her with a broad skill set, making her a valuable asset in the field of data management.