Charles Franklin is an established data strategist working across multiple industries helping companies succeed in implementing innovative approaches to managing and using information.  Particularly advanced knowledge in implementing Data Lakes, Analytical Data Platforms, Enterprise Analytics, Data Governance and Data Management.

Professionally, his 35 year experience includes data consulting working with aiding companies such as Texas Instruments, McDonalds, AAA, USAA, and SpringMobile as well as full-time experience at various companies across Texas winning multiple innovation related awards.  He has cross industry experience including High Technology, Mortgage/Finance, Higher Education, Telecommunications, Health Care & Insurance and Retail.

Academically he holds the equivalence of a double-master’s degree in Computer Science and has previously served as the IT Area Chair and professor for two local campuses in the Dallas area.  He has also served on university research & development team investigating and promoting technology for faculty members.  Finally, he helped implement university/city and county fundraising helping not only higher-education but also the community for food, housing and jobs/education for at-risk families.

Currently he is VP of data strategy, architecture, governance and solutions/engineering for a large mortgage finance company managing multiple teams.