Andrew Machen

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Head of Data Governance at American Airlines

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States

Overview

Andrew Machen is the Head of Data Governance at American Airlines, bringing 28 years of IT experience centered on data. He specializes in DataOps, data engineering, and Azure cloud conversion. Colleagues describe him as a selfless, empathetic, and supportive leader who possesses deep technical acumen.

Andrew is passionate about developing talent and fostering an inclusive work environment. He is an active committee member for a diversity program within IT at American Airlines and received a corporate award for starting three new employee clubs to help talented individuals be seen as future leaders.

He formed the industrys first DataOps team, guild, and steering committee at American Airlines.

Personality Overview

Fast But Thoughtful

Direct & Assertive

Objective Evaluator

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

DataOps Strategy
He spearheaded the DataOps strategy for American Airlines and presented his innovative approach at the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit in 2023.
Data Governance
In his current role, he leads the Data Governance Office and focuses on creating AI-ready data, data products, and ensuring data quality standards.
Leadership Development
He is passionate about empowering his teams, celebrating their successes publicly, and creating programs to help talented people become future leaders.

Media Appearances

Andrew has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
Head of Data Governance at American Airlines
10-2021
Sr Manager, Data Engineering at American Airlines
6-2020 - 10-2021
Manager, IT Day of Travel Data Analytics at American Airlines
1-2019 - 6-2020
Manager, IT Data at American Airlines
3-2014 - 1-2019
Manager Application Development at American Airlines

Education

2000 - 2003
Master of Science - MS from Roosevelt University
6-1993 - 5-1999
Bachelor of Science - BS from University of Louisiana at Lafayette

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Insights For Selling To Andrew

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Andrew is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Andrew

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Andrew move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Andrew take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Andrew

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