Mandy Olivares Plante, who has over two decades of experience in data science, analytics, and leadership, has been appointed as the new Senior Director of Business Intelligence (BI) and Advanced Analytics Data Solutions at GlobalFoundries. With her extensive background in these areas, Mandy is well-positioned to bring revolutionary ideas and strategic advances to the company.
Professional Journey and Expertise
Mandy’s career is marked by significant accomplishments and leadership roles across several prestigious organizations:
eBay (2020 – 2024)
During the pandemic, Mandy played a crucial role in improving the customer experience analytics organisation as the Senior Director of Data Science & Analytics. Over 380 million touchpoints were handled yearly by the worldwide team of analysts and data scientists under her leadership. Actionable insights were facilitated by Mandy’s efforts to integrate onsite customer journey data and turn the team into strategic thought partners.
Dell Technologies (2010 – 2020)
Throughout her 10 years at Dell, Mandy oversaw several analytics and business intelligence teams in a variety of disciplines. She led the development of a single sales BI data integration platform and was instrumental in the merger of Dell and EMC. Her visionary leadership in creating a unified data strategy and governance framework greatly improved the business’s operational effectiveness and capacity for data-driven decision-making.
Silicon Laboratories, Inc. (2004 – 2010)
Mandy was instrumental in the development of Silicon Labs’ first-generation data warehouse and the successful implementation of SAP systems. Her extensive experience with the processes of the semiconductor industry and her understanding of integration provided a solid basis for her future work in data analytics.
Electronic Data Systems (1998 – 2004)
Mandy started her professional career at EDS, where she helped create and operate the first long-term healthcare data warehouse for Texas Medicaid. Her proficiency in data modelling and warehousing was made possible by her early exposure to big data solutions.
Contributions and Leadership
In addition to her professional roles, Mandy has actively contributed to the broader data analytics community:
AIM Leaders Council (2024 – Present)
As a member, Mandy is actively involved in research and publications on key data and analytics topics.
Western Governors University (2023 – Present)
Serving on the Data Analytics Advisory Board, Mandy advises on the development of the MS Data Analytics degree program, preparing the next generation of data professionals.
LinkedIn Announcement
Mandy shared her enthusiasm about the new role on LinkedIn, stating, “I’m happy to share that I’ve started a new position as Sr Director, BI and Advanced Analytics Data Solutions at GlobalFoundries!”
With Mandy’s innovative approach and track record of success, GlobalFoundries is poised to advance with data-driven innovations and insights, solidifying its place in the semiconductor industry.
