Ron Huizenga

Principal Data Architect at Microsoft

Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area

About

A seasoned business and information systems executive with a highly successful track record in enterprise data architecture, business transformation, management consulting, product management and program management across multiple industries. Proven ability to implement breakthrough business transformation based upon solid information architecture, enterprise architecture and an unwavering focus on the importance of data as the lifeblood of an organization. An effective communicator, easily relating to stakeholders at all organizational levels to achieve a shared vision. Institutes best practices based on multiple methodologies and frameworks to deliver innovative. practical solutions in complex technical environments. Skilled in managing diverse teams comprised of domestic and offshore resources. Respected thought leader and speaker at numerous industry conferences and events. • Enterprise Data Architecture • Data Governance • Strategic, Tactical & Operational Planning • Leadership & Team Building • Business Transformation & IT Alignment • Program & Project Management • Enterprise Architecture & Technology Vision • Organizational Change Management • Business, Data, Process Modeling • IT Strategy & Transformation • Solution Architecture • Complex Solutions Delivery • Business Process Re-engineering • Software development

Experience

  • Principal Data Architect at Microsoft
    Jan 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

  • Finning (1 yr 5 mos)
    • Enterprise Architecture Leader
      Mar 2020 - Dec 2020 · 10 mos

    • Senior Enterprise Architect
      Aug 2019 - Mar 2020 · 8 mos

  • Senior Product Manager - Enterprise Architecture & Modeling at IDERA Software
    Feb 2016 - Aug 2019 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    Transition/continuation of previous role managing the ER/Studio portfolio. Embarcadero was acquired by Idera in October 2015.

  • Senior Product Manager - ER/Studio at Embarcadero Technologies
    Jun 2014 - Feb 2016 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Director of Development at Open Door Technology
    Sep 2013 - Jun 2014 · 10 mos