David McElroy is a results-oriented data management and analytics executive with over 15 years of experience leading high-performing teams and implementing cutting-edge data solutions. With a strong track record of driving enterprise data initiatives, he specializes in leveraging advanced technologies to optimize data architecture, streamline operations, and support strategic decision-making.
David currently serves as the Data and Application Development Manager at Fayette Industrial Sanitation Solutions, where he oversees enterprise data management, application development, and analytics strategies. In this role, he is responsible for modernizing data infrastructure, integrating advanced analytics, and driving operational efficiencies through data-driven decision-making.
Prior to this, as the Senior Product Owner of Data Platforms at GreatAmerica Financial Services, David led a team of internal and contract employees responsible for managing enterprise data platforms. He successfully built a metadata-driven Azure data platform incorporating Databricks, Synapse, Azure SQL Server, Azure Functions, dbt Cloud, and Azure Data Lake Storage, transforming how the company ingests, processes, and analyzes data. Additionally, he oversaw the management of 48 Microsoft SQL Servers, multiple Unix UniData extracts, and critical ETL tools such as SSIS and Informatica, ensuring seamless data integration and governance. A key driver of GreatAmerica’s cloud migration strategy, he spearheaded the transition from on-premises data warehouses to modern Azure data platforms while maintaining strong vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and managing budgets up to $350,000.
Before joining GreatAmerica, David spent nearly seven years at Dupaco Community Credit Union, where he led enterprise data warehouse initiatives, developed automation processes saving thousands of hours annually, and drove data integration projects across core banking, marketing automation, and loan origination systems. Under his leadership, his team successfully managed over 700 ETL jobs and played a pivotal role in data governance and business intelligence transformation.
Beyond his leadership in financial services, David has a strong background in enterprise data architecture, analytics education, and system integrations. As an adjunct professor at Loras College and the University of Dubuque, he has mentored students in big data, database programming, and applied analytics, helping bridge academic concepts with real-world applications. His technical acumen extends to cloud computing, SQL, Python, Java, Kafka, dbt Core, and Power BI, making him a highly adaptable leader in the evolving data landscape.
David’s professional foundation was built through roles at McKesson Corporation and Securian Financial Group, where he specialized in file processing automation, system integrations, and enterprise architecture, managing large-scale data processing solutions for healthcare and insurance companies.
A master of business administration in business analytics graduate from Loras College, David McElroy continues to drive innovation, improve operational efficiency, and enhance data-driven decision-making across enterprises. His leadership, combined with his technical expertise, positions him as a strategic architect of enterprise data solutions, helping organizations unlock the full potential of their data assets.
Character
David McElroy is a principled and results-driven leader who fosters a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement, empowering his teams to achieve excellence in data management and analytics.
Knowledge
With extensive expertise in data architecture, cloud computing, business intelligence, and automation, David leverages cutting-edge technologies to drive enterprise-wide data transformations and strategic decision-making.
Strategic
A forward-thinking strategist, David has successfully led complex cloud migrations, implemented scalable data solutions, and aligned enterprise data initiatives with business objectives to optimize performance and efficiency.
Communication
A skilled communicator and mentor, David bridges technical concepts with business goals, collaborates effectively with stakeholders at all levels, and educates both teams and students on the power of data-driven insights.
