Dean C. Pickett is a seasoned private and public sector leader with a remarkable track record of driving enterprise data and predictive analytics divisions to new heights. With a wealth of expertise in Fortune 100 enterprise data strategies, IT and data operations, data management processes, and the oversight of large-scale analytics projects, Dean has consistently developed strategic vision and delivered results. He possesses a profound command of quantitative analysis, utilizing his extensive knowledge and experience to mine data from multiple sources and business units, identifying critical trends and crafting strategic recommendations for organizational leadership. With a recent role as the Director of Data Analytics Platforms and Services for a Fortune 20 healthcare supply chain corporation, Dean has cemented his position as a true visionary and effective strategist in the corporate world.

He currently serves as the Managing Partner and Executive Advisor at Edge Analytics. In this role, he is accountable for strategic planning, business relationship cultivation, and revenue growth, which has demonstrated a remarkable increase of over 55% in the last two years. Dean is renowned for his effective leadership and ability to support enterprise operations. This is evidenced by his role as the Director of Data Analytics Platforms and Services for a Fortune 20 healthcare supply chain corporation. In that position, he successfully managed a $4 million project that involved transitioning information from Teradata to Hadoop, enabling greater insights and more accurate forecasting. Notably, he developed a dental management performance application and led initiatives to improve the analytic maturity across the State of Ohio, identifying areas for revenue improvement and program effectiveness. Additionally, he developed a cutting-edge dental management performance application, further solidifying his reputation as an innovator in the field.

In his role as Executive Advisor and Program Lead for the InnovateOhio Platform – Data Analytics program at the State of Ohio, Dean helped drive the data and analytic maturity in Ohio. This is evident by the numerous national awards which the program has been awarded over the past 5 years. While in this role, Dean has helped to drive cost efficiencies, improve state revenue, improved the effectiveness of state programs, as well as helped in the leading the efforts to reduce fraud across the state.

In his role as Executive Consultant at Pillar Technology, Dean spearheaded organizational change management efforts, resulting in the creation of a digital healthcare experience that enhanced patient engagement and set new industry standards. He also played a pivotal role in an IT organizational transformation, improving user satisfaction and enhancing business value through agile methodologies. At Cardinal Health, as the Director of Data Analytics Platforms and Services, he orchestrated a multimillion-dollar project to transition the company’s data infrastructure, thereby enabling more accurate forecasting. His initiatives led to substantial savings and a significant expansion of the company’s analytics portfolio. Dean’s impact on advanced and big data applications, as well as his focus on improving efficiency, was profound.

Dean’s leadership extends beyond corporate settings. During his tenure as Practice Manager for Business Information Management at Sogeti USA, he achieved remarkable revenue growth and expanded brand recognition throughout the Great Lakes Region. He built strong client relationships and acted as a trusted advisor in integrating data analytics into various industries, while also championing training and professional development initiatives. Dean’s dedication to quality consulting services and his role as a trusted advisor solidified his position as a subject matter expert in integrating data analytics into corporate infrastructures.

Dean C. Pickett’s academic qualifications, including a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Finance from Bowling Green State University, coupled with certifications in Lean Six Sigma, Business Intelligence, Scrum Master, and ITIL Foundation, underscore his commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Dean’s career is marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence, a passion for analytics, and an unwavering dedication to driving innovation in the corporate world. Dean is also actively engaged as an advisory board member for several organizations, including Spring Labs, Plumlogix, Gramener, and Faith Life Church.