Barbara Tomaka

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Senior Data Governance Specialist at Smith+Nephew

Katowice, Śląskie, Poland

Overview

Barbara is a Senior Data Governance Specialist at Smith+Nephew with nearly a decade of experience in Master Data Management and Business Analysis. She specializes in bridging the gap between business and IT teams. She holds a Master of Science from Wrocław University of Science and Technology.

Her background includes process improvement and a foundation in research and development within the food and nutrition industry, showing an interest in major consumer goods companies. She has held various data-focused roles at global organizations like Unilever before her current position.

Unique fact: Barbara is the co-author of a scientific publication titled, "Reactive Blue 81 Decolorization by Laccase in a Membrane Reactor."

Personality Overview

Curious

Example Seeker

Value Driven

They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Topics They Care About

Data Governance
Her core expertise for nearly a decade, with senior specialist roles at global organizations like Smith+Nephew and Unilever.
Business-IT Alignment
Acts as a bridge between business stakeholders and IT, translating business requirements into technical specifications for system enhancements.
MDM Transformation
Previously led business analysis activities within global Master Data Management (MDM) transformation programs at Unilever.

Media Appearances

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Work History

5-2024
Senior Data Governance Specialist at Smith+Nephew
1-2022 - 4-2024
MDM Transformation Analysis Lead at Unilever
7-2017 - 12-2021
Data Management Processes Specialist at Unilever
3-2016 - 6-2017
Junior Masterdata Specialist at Unilever
12-2014 - 3-2016
Junior Technologist at Danone Nutricia Early Life Nutrition

Education

2011 - 2013
Master of Science (MSc) from Wrocław University of Science and Technology
2008 - 2011
Licentiate degree from Uniwersytet Opolski

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Insights For Selling To Barbara

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.
  • Persuade objectively how your product will help them achieve their goals
  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively

DONT's

  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Barbara is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Barbara

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Barbara move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Barbara take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Barbara

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