Maria Kaprelian
About Maria Kaprelian
Maria Kaprelian serves as a Data Steward for Integrated Products at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where she has worked since 2018. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Carthage College and has a strong background in data management and quality improvement.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Maria Kaprelian has been serving as a Data Steward - Integrated Products at Harley-Davidson Motor Company since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for maintaining and governing enterprise-level master and transactional data. Her work ensures that data aligns with the current business model, contributing to the overall efficiency of the organization. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she has dedicated six years to this position, focusing on improving data quality and operational performance.
Previous Experience at Harley-Davidson
Prior to her current position, Maria worked as a Data Steward - Related Products at Harley-Davidson from 2017 to 2018. During her one-year tenure, she successfully decreased daily IDOC errors by 90% by identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities. This role laid the groundwork for her current responsibilities, enhancing her expertise in data management within the company.
Education and Expertise
Maria Kaprelian earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from Carthage College, where she studied from 2003 to 2006. This educational background provided her with a solid foundation in business principles, which she has applied throughout her career in various data management roles.
Professional Background
Before joining Harley-Davidson, Maria worked as a Data Quality Analyst at Aerotek from 2015 to 2016. Her role involved ensuring the accuracy and reliability of data, which is critical in data-driven environments. Additionally, she spent six years at CNH Industrial as a Pricing Specialist from 2009 to 2015, where she audited BOM model change data to confirm the accuracy of order and year-over-year new model data.
Achievements in Data Management
Throughout her career, Maria has made significant contributions to data management processes. Notably, she improved performance by 95% through the timely eradication of root cause issues in specified interfaces. Her focus on continuous improvement and data governance has been instrumental in enhancing operational efficiency within her roles.