Craig Suda
About Craig Suda
Craig Suda is a BI Architect at Plexus in Neenah, WI, with over 20 years of IT experience, particularly in business intelligence, data warehousing, and database administration. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and has a certificate in Enterprise Architecture from EACOE.
Work at Plexus
Craig Suda has been employed at Plexus as a BI Architect since 2011. In this role, he is responsible for defining the strategy, technical architecture, implementation plan, and delivery of data warehousing and business intelligence projects. His work supports business users and BI applications, ensuring that the projects align with organizational goals. Suda's tenure at Plexus spans over 13 years, during which he has contributed to the company's capabilities in business intelligence.
Education and Expertise
Craig Suda earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, completing his studies from 1978 to 1983. He also holds an Enterprise Architecture certificate from the Enterprise Architecture Center of Excellence (EACOE). With over 20 years of experience in IT, Suda specializes in database administration, data warehousing, data transformation and integration, and business intelligence.
Background
Before joining Plexus, Craig Suda worked at Appleton in various IT roles. He served as an IT Analyst in Database Administration from 1988 to 2003, followed by positions as an IT Specialist in Business Intelligence from 2008 to 2011 and Data Integration from 2003 to 2008. His diverse experience in these roles has equipped him with extensive knowledge of data warehouse methodologies and relational database structures.
Achievements
Craig Suda has demonstrated a proven ability to manage large corporate business software projects successfully. He specializes in the Microsoft Business Intelligence Suite, utilizing tools such as SSAS, SSRS, SSIS, and others. Suda is committed to enhancing his expertise in business intelligence through continuous learning, including attending seminars, conferences, and engaging in networking opportunities.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his role as a BI Architect, Craig Suda designs dimensional data models and develops ETL solutions to meet business requirements. He ensures that the data warehousing and business intelligence strategy includes comprehensive data access and security strategies, metadata strategies, data source extraction strategies, data archive strategies, and data quality monitoring. His in-depth knowledge of business intelligence development processes and emerging industry practices supports the effective implementation of IT projects.