About
Mike Turner is a nationally recognized Top 25 Thought Leader in Analytics with more than 20 years of experience transforming organizations through data, strategy, and innovation. Known for his ability to translate complex data ecosystems into strategic value, Mike leads enterprise-wide data modernization efforts and champions a culture of data literacy, quality, and innovation.
As the Chief Data Officer for Austin Energy, Mike oversees the utility’s Data Office, driving the development of a modern data platform and leading data governance, compliance, integration, and business intelligence initiatives. His leadership accelerates data-driven decision-making, enhances transparency, and elevates operational performance across the organization.
Mike’s career spans strategic planning, analytics, data science, and quality management in both the public and private sectors. He served as a Strategic Planning Manager in the U.S. Air Force and later established the Quality Assurance division at Austin Resource Recovery. Throughout his career, he has led critical analytics and quality programs for the Department of Defense (DoD), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and H-E-B, among others.
He holds an MBA from the Forbes School of Business and professional certifications in Business Analytics and AI Leadership from Harvard Business School along with Data Strategy certification from the University of California, Berkeley.
Mike is deeply committed to empowering organizations to treat data as a strategic asset—creating environments where insight, innovation, and data excellence thrive.