Dave McDermott, MBA, CDMP

Dave is a Lead Consultant and Data Strategist at Thoughtworks, specializing in data governance and management. With an MBA from the University of Cincinnati and a Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) certification, he has a proven history of helping organizations treat data as a strategic asset, progressing from finance to dedicated data roles.

Based on his deep roots in Cincinnati through his education at the University of Cincinnati and prior employment, Dave is likely a supporter of local sports, particularly the Cincinnati Bearcats college teams. His professional focus is on building robust data cultures within organizations.

Unique fact: Dave transitioned into data governance after realizing he was already applying its principles, like creating glossaries and defining KPIs, during his early career as a financial analyst.