Kathleen Wiegersma
About Kathleen Wiegersma
Kathleen Wiegersma is a Master Data Manager with extensive experience in data management across multiple companies, including Nortel and Genband. Currently at Ribbon Communications, she has successfully led system migration projects and developed data quality management systems.
Work at Ribbon Communications
Kathleen Wiegersma has served as the Master Data Manager at Ribbon Communications since 2017. In this role, she has been instrumental in managing critical parts with limited sourcing, ensuring continuity in supply chain operations. She successfully led the project delivery for system migration, which involved combining data from Sonus and Genband into Ribbon Communications, completing the migration one week ahead of schedule. Additionally, she has processed 934 Agile System Change Management requests, which include new part creation and notifications for end-of-life product changes from GENBAND manufacturers.
Previous Experience at Nortel and Genband
Before joining Ribbon Communications, Kathleen Wiegersma worked at Nortel from 2001 to 2006 as an SAP Master Data Maintenance specialist. She then transitioned to Genband, where she held the position of Oracle Master Data Maintenance and Process from 2011 to 2017 in Morrisville, NC. During her tenure at Genband, she facilitated supply chain projects aimed at enhancing efficiencies and managing Oracle Master Data for aging product changes. She developed a monthly data alignment monitoring system and metrics for migrated data, which improved data quality management.
Education and Academic Background
Kathleen Wiegersma studied at North Carolina State University from 1994 to 1998, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology. Her academic background provided her with a strong foundation that she has applied throughout her career in data management and supply chain operations.
Achievements in Master Data Management
Throughout her career, Kathleen Wiegersma has demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and efficiency in managing master data. In 2018, she resolved 217 data-related ticket issues, with 76 of those being customer order-related. She created a ticket queue system to track, prioritize, and measure all Master Data requests, which helped identify areas for process efficiencies. Her performance in 2018 earned her the 'Over Achieved' status for deliverables, reflecting her commitment to excellence in her role.