Ellen Richards
About Ellen Richards
Ellen Richards is a Data Management Associate at Thomson Reuters and a Data Acquisition Consultant at Truven Health Analytics, with 16 years of experience in both roles. She specializes in electronic data transfer protocols, manages communication with over 50 external data suppliers, and leads data quality improvement initiatives.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Ellen Richards has held the position of Data Management Associate at Thomson Reuters since 2008. In this role, she collaborates with Client Services and Data Center staff to implement electronic data transfer protocols for file transmission. She manages communication and technical components with over 50 external data supplier partners. Additionally, she develops and maintains metrics to measure the success of process improvement activities and serves as the primary liaison to data suppliers for multi-client issues.
Work at Truven Health Analytics
Ellen Richards has also worked at Truven Health Analytics as a Data Acquisition Consultant since 2008. In this capacity, she has developed and maintained over 100 ETL conversion programs for multiple customers sourced from more than 30 data suppliers. Her role involves leading data quality improvement initiatives with clients and suppliers, which includes the production and review of supplier data quality reports.
Education and Expertise
Ellen Richards completed her secondary education at Edsel Ford High School. She furthered her education at Henry Ford College. Her academic background has equipped her with the skills necessary for her roles in data management and acquisition, particularly in developing ETL conversion programs and managing data quality.
Background
Ellen Richards has over 16 years of experience in data management and acquisition, with a career that spans two significant roles at Thomson Reuters and Truven Health Analytics. Her extensive experience in managing data supplier relationships and implementing data transfer protocols has established her as a key player in her field.