Data Governance Management

Frank Valdez

Denver, CO 303-***-**** *********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/f-v-00079797

DATA MANAGEMENT, GOVERNANCE & QUALITY LEADER

Driving enterprise-wide data governance, quality, and strategic transformation Core Competencies:

Enterprise Data Governance Master Data Management (MDM) Metadata Management Regulatory Compliance Data Quality Frameworks Risk Management Security & Privacy Alignment Data Councils & Roadmaps Solution Architecture Business Intelligence Change Management Cross-Functional Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Experienced Data Governance Leader with a proven ability to build and scale enterprise data strategies across global organizations. Expert in Master Data Management (MDM), metadata frameworks, and data quality initiatives aligned with compliance, security, and business priorities. Skilled in building governance teams, restarting failed initiatives, and aligning CDAO visions with enterprise execution. Envision Healthcare – Director of Data Management -2024 – Present Nashville, TN Leads enterprise data governance and quality programs across business units to deliver strategic value and align with key performance goals.

● Revived and successfully relaunched two previously failed Data Governance initiatives.

● Built an enterprise roadmap for data governance aligned with key reports, dashboards, and KPIs.

● Restarted MDM implementation using Profisee for four key data domains.

● Partnered with Security and Privacy teams to develop integrated governance capabilities. Kimberly-Clark – Data Governance Strategist -2022 – 2024 Irving, TX Directed enterprise governance vision and strategy in partnership with the CDAO and DGO. Drove adoption of governance tools and policies across the organization.

● Created and maintained DTS roadmap for governance capabilities.

● Advised executive leadership on governance investments and tool deployment.

● Coordinated across business, tech, and security teams to develop a shared governance strategy.

● Supported capability deployment and adoption across DTS and global teams. Frank Valdez

Denver, CO 303-***-**** *********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/f-v-00079797 Colorado Department of Human Services – Data Governance Manager -2020 – 2022 Denver, CO Established the CDHS Data Governance Council, improving interoperability and compliance across state agencies.

● Launched and facilitated data councils, steward onboarding, and policy implementation.

● Defined certified dataset standards, intake processes, and data retention policies.

● Led metadata management tool deployment and conflict resolution initiatives.

● Implemented compliance tracking and governance dashboards. G0 – 1st Consulting – Data Governance Architect -2014 – 2020 Consulted on major governance rollouts and frameworks for enterprise clients, emphasizing change management and long-term adoption.

● Created data governance charters, communication plans, and stakeholder engagement strategies.

● Conducted gap analyses, surveyed readiness, and implemented metrics for success tracking.

● Designed iterative governance models and implemented enterprise-wide stewardship structures. Oracle – Senior Principal Consultant -2009 – 2014

Delivered strategic data quality and governance solutions to Fortune 500 clients across multiple industries.

● Led GPO governance projects using Oracle Enterprise Data Quality methodologies.

● Delivered high-impact results for financial institutions and global corporations.

● Provided FATCA compliance and governance guidance for global financial clients. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Regis University– M.S., Computer Information Technology Regis University– B.S., Computer Information Systems ISACA– Certification in Information Systems Audit

Profisee– Certified Master Data Management Director, Architect & Implementer

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