Data Governance Quality

Funke Ogunbo CDMP, CISA, CRISC

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SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

Experienced Data Governance Lead with a robust background in data governance, data quality, master data, metadata management, and IT auditing across healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, oil & gas domains. Proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive data governance frameworks that ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Adept at collaborating with cross- functional teams to drive data initiatives, mitigate risks, and optimize data management processes. Proficient in using data management tools and software to support business objectives and enhance data-driven decision-making.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Data Governance Tools: Collibra, Informatica

Query, Analysis and Reporting Tools: SQL, Excel, Power BI

Data Governance: Program Development, Data Policies & Standards, Data Stewardship, Data Governance Tools

Data Quality: Data Cleansing, Data Validation, Root Cause Analysis, Data Quality Metrics, Data Profiling

Metadata Management: Metadata Repositories, Data Lineage, Data Classification, Data Cataloguing, Business Glossary

Master Data Management (MDM): MDM Frameworks, Data Consistency, Data Integration

Compliance & Risk Management: Regulatory Compliance, IT Controls, Risk Assessment, Audit Support

Project Management: Stakeholder Engagement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Training & Awareness

Vendor Risk Management

IT Governance Frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL)

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Data Quality/Governance Lead

Tech Mahindra Plano, TX January 2022 – Till date

Leading the development and execution of the organization's data governance program, including establishing data policies, standards, and processes to ensure high data quality, privacy, and compliance.

Engaging with business and IT stakeholders to understand data needs, address challenges, and promote the value of data governance.

Creating and presenting data governance reports and dashboards to senior leadership, highlighting key metrics, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

Establishing and managing a network of data stewards to support data quality and governance within their respective domains.

Developing and delivering training programs on data governance principles, policies, and best practices.

Evaluating and implementing data governance tools and technologies to support governance objectives.

Defining, documenting, and maintaining data standards, business terms, and critical data elements

(CDEs).

Managing the enterprise data catalog and metadata repositories to ensure accurate data lineage, definitions, and classifications.

Facilitating data quality assessments, tracking issues, and driving resolution to improve data accuracy and integrity.

Overseeing data quality initiatives, including profiling, root cause analysis, validation, cleansing, and standardization of key datasets.

Developing and maintaining data quality dashboards to monitor key metrics such as completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and consistency.

Conducting data profiling to identify patterns, anomalies, and quality issues such as duplicates and missing values.

Collaborating with data architects and system owners to align data models with governance requirements and ensure traceability.

Supporting data governance council meetings by providing insights on data risks and contributing to policy development.

Implementing master data management (MDM) practices to ensure the consistency and accuracy of key business data.

Developing and maintaining metadata repositories, ensuring data lineage, definitions, and classifications are accurately documented and accessible to relevant stakeholders.

Partnering with risk management and compliance teams to identify data-related risks, develop controls, and maintain regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

Utilizing SQL to automate data validation processes and perform large-scale data analysis. Data Governance Analyst

Tech Mahindra Plano, TX October 2019 – December 2021

Led the development and implementation of data quality frameworks, including setting data quality standards and establishing monitoring procedures, resulting in a 25% improvement in data accuracy and consistency across key business systems.

Managed master data processes, standardized data definitions, and maintained comprehensive data catalogs.

Designed and managed a comprehensive metadata repository that improved data discovery, traceability, and lineage, reducing data retrieval times.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define and maintain master data standards and processes, ensuring data consistency and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Developed and tested IT controls to ensure compliance with data governance policies and regulatory requirements, reducing audit findings.

Led a cross-departmental project to standardize data definitions and ensure alignment with business objectives, successfully integrating data governance principles into the organization's data strategy.

Worked closely with business units, IT, and compliance teams to ensure data governance initiatives were aligned with business goals and regulatory mandates.

Spearheaded a project to cleanse and enrich critical business data, leading to a 20% reduction in data redundancy and improved decision-making capabilities.

Implemented a centralized metadata management system, enhancing data transparency and improving data governance processes across the organization.

Developed training programs for data stewards and business users, increasing awareness and understanding of data governance practices and policies. Sr. IT Risk & Compliance Analyst

MUFG July 2018 – September 2019

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. Houston, TX Identified, documented, and assessed risks for key business processes and technologies and evaluated the design and effectiveness of the company's internal controls, including all aspects of business process automated controls.

Conducted risk assessments of critical IT systems and applications to identify vulnerabilities, threats, and potential impact to the business.

Developed risk management plans and controls to mitigate identified risks and monitored their effectiveness on an ongoing basis.

Led the development and implementation of the company's security policies, standards, and guidelines, and ensured compliance with industry regulations and standards.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of risk management strategies with business objectives and priorities.

Provided guidance and training to IT and business stakeholders on risk management best practices and methodologies.

Managed vendor risk assessments and due diligence activities to ensure the security of third-party services and products.

Conducted audits and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of IT controls and identify areas for improvement.

IT Auditor

Nike, Inc September 2016 – July 2018

Designed and implemented IT controls across various systems, ensuring alignment with organizational risk appetite and compliance needs.

Collaborated with IT and business stakeholders to identify control gaps and develop remediation plans.

Developed automated controls within ERP systems, reducing manual intervention and enhancing efficiency.

Led the development of access control measures for a financial system, resulting in a 30% reduction in unauthorized access incidents.

Conducted IT risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities within IT infrastructure.

Developed and maintained a comprehensive risk register, regularly updating it with new risks and mitigation strategies.

Conducted comprehensive control testing for SOX compliance, leading to a successful external audit with some findings.

Performed testing of IT controls to ensure their effectiveness and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Documented testing results, identified deficiencies, and worked with control owners to implement corrective actions.

EDUCATION

Texas Southern University Houston, Texas

Master of Science: Management Information Systems

BU, NG

Bachelor of Science: Computer Science

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAININGS

Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP-Data Quality)

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)

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