Michael Nicewarner

Michael Nicewarner has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over three decades. Michael began their career in 1986 as a Programmer/Analyst in the US Air Force, where they worked on various mainframe and PC-based systems. After leaving the Air Force in 1990, Nicewarner worked as a Programmer/Analyst at Woodmen Accident and Life, where they utilized languages such as dBASE and FoxPro to solve business problems.

In 1994, Nicewarner joined Gateway 2000 as a Database Administrator, where they were responsible for overseeing database management tasks. Michael then moved on to IBP/Tyson Foods in 1996, where they served as a Data Administrator. In this role, they acted as a mediator between development, project management, and operations, implementing database design standards and managing the metadata repository.

Nicewarner's career took a new direction in 1998 when they founded DataModel.Org, a company they ran until 2009. During their time at DataModel.Org, they served as the President and managed a mailing list, contributing to the data modeling community.

In 1998, Nicewarner also became a member of TeamSybase, assisting with technical support for Sybase products by moderating public newsgroups and engaging with customers. Michael maintained an open dialogue with Sybase decision-makers and acted as an advocate for the company.

In 2003, Nicewarner joined DAMA as the VP Internet, a role they held until 2005. Simultaneously, they worked as an Adjunct Professor at Villanova University, sharing their knowledge and expertise with students in the field.

Nicewarner's extensive experience in data architecture began in 2003 when they joined John Deere Financial as a Data Analyst. Michael later transitioned to the role of Manager of Marketing Automation, where they headed a small team responsible for automating marketing processes and integrating systems. Additionally, they played a critical role in modeling and configuring SAP financials master data and data flows.

Most recently, Nicewarner joined American Equity as a Senior Data Architect in 2019, where they continue to apply their expertise in designing data architectures.

Throughout their career, Nicewarner has demonstrated expertise in data modeling, tool usage, and documentation. Michael has also developed training materials, presented on data modeling topics, and established modeling standards and procedures.

In summary, with a vast range of roles and responsibilities, Michael Nicewarner has proven himself as a highly skilled and experienced professional in the field of data architecture and analysis.

Michael Nicewarner attended William Penn University from 2003 to 2005, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Prior to that, from 1984 to 1986, they studied at Louisiana Tech University, focusing on Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. It is not specified whether they completed a degree during this time.