Allen Black
About Allen Black
Allen Black is the Manager of Information Systems - Market Intelligence & Master Data Management (MDM) at TELUS in Toronto, Canada.
Current Position at TELUS
Allen Black currently holds the position of Manager, Information Systems - Market Intelligence & Master Data Management (MDM) at TELUS. In this role, he manages a multi-million dollar capital program to renew and extend the ability to deliver timely and targeted data to decision-makers. Based in the Toronto, Canada Area, he leads a team comprising both onshore and offshore professionals who are responsible for creating and maintaining data flows from source systems to target platforms.
Previous Roles at TELUS
Before his current role, Allen Black served in several positions at TELUS. From 2013 to 2015, he was the Manager of Information Services for Billing & Usage - Systems for BI in Vancouver, British Columbia, and Toronto, Canada Area. Prior to that, he was the Manager of Business Analytics from 2010 to 2013 and the Manager of Wireless Reporting from 2002 to 2010. These roles required him to leverage his extensive knowledge in data management and analytics to support various business functions.
Experience at Other Companies
Allen Black has accumulated significant experience outside of TELUS as well. He worked as a Business Analyst at the Toronto Board of Trade from 2001 to 2002. Before that, he was a Software Project Specialist at CAA South Central Ontario from 2000 to 2001. His early career includes a six-year tenure at State Farm Insurance, where he was involved in Claim Automation & Procedures.
Educational Background
Allen Black studied at the Information Technology Institute (ITI) where he achieved an Applied Information Technology qualification from 2001 to 2002. He also holds a Bachelor of Physical Education (BPE) from McMaster University, where he studied from 1990 to 1994.
Expertise in Data Management and MDM
Allen Black has demonstrated expertise in data management and Master Data Management (MDM). He has implemented cloud Informatica MDM and integrated it into both new and existing TELUS systems. Primarily focused on the Customer domain, he leverages his MDM knowledge to inform business decisions around customer product intensity. Additionally, he utilizes Agile methodology to quickly deliver new insights through business KPIs around subscriber transactions.