Eldon Mellaney

Sharpshooter
DISC Type : DC

Data Modeler at Indigenous Services Canada | Services aux Autochtones Canada

Greater Ottawa Metropolitan Area, Canada

Overview

Eldon is a data and analytics specialist with extensive experience in dimensional data modeling for Canadian government and financial sectors. His expertise spans Oracle, Microsoft Azure, and various data analytics products. Colleagues describe him as "razor sharp, " an excellent communicator, and an effective manager. He holds an MCS from Carleton University.

Outside of his technical work, Eldon is a philanthropist who supports education and the arts. He established a scholarship at his alma mater, Laurentian University, to aid computer science students. He also actively helps professionals in his network by sharing job opportunities and promoting their skills.

Unique fact: Eldon established the Eldon Mellaney Bursary at Laurentian University to support first-year Computer Science students with financial needs.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Thorough Evaluator

Precise But Practical

They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms.  They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.

Topics They Care About

Data Modeling
A core specialty throughout his career, focusing on dimensional data modeling for enterprise data warehouses using tools like ERWIN Data Modeller.
Government Systems
Has deep experience as a data modeler for Indigenous Services Canada and runs his own consultancy focused on business and government systems.
Oracle Databases
Possesses extensive experience as an Oracle DBA consultant, specializing in architecture, performance tuning, and migration projects.

Media Appearances

Eldon has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Data Modeler at Indigenous Services Canada | Services aux Autochtones Canada
6-2020 - 4-2025
Data Modeler at Indigenous Services Canada | Services aux Autochtones Canada
9-2016 - 3-2017
Oracle DBA at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
4-2015 - 1-2016
Oracle DBA Consultant at Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
6-2014 - 7-2015
Oracle DBA/Data Conversion Specialist at Department of National Defence

Education

1994 - 1996
MCS from Carleton University
1990 - 1994
B.Sc. from Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne

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Insights For Selling To Eldon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Eldon is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Eldon

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Eldon move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Eldon take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Eldon

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