Oliver Schmid (PhD)

AI & Analytics Strategy | Enterprise Data Strategy | Digital Transformation Leader

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

About

Strategic and innovation-driven engineering and analytics executive with over 20 years of experience leading enterprise transformation across data science, engineering, business intelligence, and applications. Proven record of building and scaling multidisciplinary teams that convert data ecosystems into engines of operational excellence and business growth. Adept at aligning data strategy with corporate vision, driving governance and insight frameworks across complex organizations, and leveraging advanced analytics—including AI and machine learning—to deliver measurable impact. Recognized for leading change through influence, bridging business and technology, and enabling evidence-based decision-making at scale.

Experience

  • Founding CTO at BarCoded Inc.
    Dec 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    Own the technical vision, architecture, and execution for a sports-tech startup focused on data-driven performance and velocity-based training. Lead product development strategy, platform architecture, and engineering delivery across mobile, web, and data systems.

  • Principal at aNALYTIC iNSIGHTS CONSULTING
    Feb 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 6 mos

    City of Calgary: Developed BI strategy and performance framework for Real Estate & Development Services. CASA Services: Designed data integration, BI & AI roadmap to support digital transformation.

  • Avenue Living (Permanent Full-time · 4 yrs)
    • VP Data Science & Analytics
      Apr 2024 - Oct 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos

      Lead all aspects of enterprise data, engineering, analytics, and application strategy for one of Canada’s fastest-growing alternative asset managers ($8.5B+ AUM, 800+ locations). Oversee a cross-functional division of 20+ professionals spanning data science, engineering, BI, data quality, corporate app development, and enterprise systems. • Implemented Product Management function and software development for Investor financial system. • Implemented company-wide DevOps and DataOps frameworks. • Spearheaded advanced analytics adoption using AI, deep learning, and LLMs to accelerate insight generation and automate workflows. • Architected the enterprise data warehouse and analytics ecosystem unifying data across business lines and subsidiaries. • Partnered with business leaders and C-suite executives to align analytics and KPI reports with corporate performance.

    • Director, Data Science & Analytics
      Nov 2021 - Apr 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      • Founded and built the Data Science & Analytics department from inception, defining data strategy, operating model, and talent framework. • Recruited and mentored multi-disciplinary teams (Data Engineering, BI, Data Science, App Development). • Created agile delivery practices enabling rapid product iteration and improved stakeholder satisfaction. • Introduced predictive modelling and AI integration for portfolio optimization.

  • Director, Data & Analytics at Calgary Homeless Foundation
    Sep 2019 - Nov 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    • Served on the leadership team, directing data, research, and analytics strategy to improve community impact and policy outcomes. • Led design and delivery of the corporate data warehouse, governance, and analytics environment supporting 80+ partner agencies. • Implemented KPI and system-effectiveness dashboards enabling real-time performance tracking across programs. • Built and scaled teams for Data, DW, and HMIS Application Support; introduced agile delivery and user-centric reporting models. • Developed and executed data quality and governance frameworks integrated with organization-wide training.

  • Director, Evaluation and IM&T at South Calgary Primary Care Network
    Oct 2012 - Nov 2018 · 6 yrs 2 mos

    • Led transformation from tier-1 IT support to a data-driven enterprise intelligence function. • Oversaw $1.6M+ annual budget and negotiated all major technology contracts. • Designed and executed a multi-year roadmap integrating BI, analytics, IT infrastructure, and digital health systems. • Implemented predictive analytics and data asset optimization, improving clinical and operational decision support. • Collaborated provincially with AHS, TELUS Health, and HQCA on data governance and interoperability.