Joe Pelton
About Joe Pelton
Joe Pelton is the Customer Proposition & Data Strategy Manager for Government at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in sustainable engineering and environmental science, and has held various roles in data strategy and project management across multiple organizations.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Joe Pelton serves as the Customer Proposition & Data Strategy Manager for the Government sector at Thomson Reuters. He has been in this role since 2018, contributing to the development of innovative propositions and products tailored for government clients. Pelton leads agile squads that collaborate with customer panels to co-create solutions, ensuring that offerings meet the specific needs of government customers. His focus on data strategy has transformed the Government Segment into a high-growth, data-driven marketing and sales engine.
Previous Experience at NYLIFE Securities LLC
Prior to his current role, Joe Pelton worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC as a Financial Project Manager from 2012 to 2018. During his six years there, he engineered a new customer data model and developed machine learning tools aimed at automating data quality and governance. His work involved applying metadata to millions of records, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of data management processes within the organization.
Background in Sustainable Engineering and Environmental Science
Joe Pelton studied at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities from 2008 to 2012, where he focused on Sustainable Engineering and earned a degree in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management. Additionally, he participated in a study abroad program at Universiteit van Amsterdam in 2010, concentrating on Sustainable Development. This educational background has informed his approach to data strategy and customer propositions in the government sector.
Achievements in Government Sector Growth
In his current role, Joe Pelton has secured business case funding aimed at driving growth through new product development, acquisitions, and partnerships within the Government sector. He has successfully transformed the Government Segment into a high-growth, data-driven marketing and sales engine, establishing best practices that have been adopted by other business segments. His efforts have focused on identifying customer pain points and market trends through interviews, translating these insights into prioritized requirements for product development.
Experience at Garden Fresh Farms, Inc
Joe Pelton began his career as a Biosystems Scientist at Garden Fresh Farms, Inc in 2012, where he worked for 11 months in Maplewood, MN. This early experience provided him with a foundation in scientific research and practical applications in the field of biosystems, contributing to his overall expertise in data strategy and management.