Wasif Hanif
203-***-**** ********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Strategic and results-driven technology leader with 11+ years of experience in Financial and Insurance Services. Specialized in Data Governance, Regulatory Compliance, and Enterprise Program Delivery. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, implement data quality frameworks, and deliver business-critical outcomes. Skilled in SQL, Python, SAS, Power BI, and data governance tools.
Core Competencies
• Data Governance & Quality Management
• Metadata & Reference Data Management
• Regulatory Compliance (e.g., BCBS 239, GDPR)
• SQL, Python, SAS, Power BI, QlikView
• Data Modeling & Warehousing
• Information Governance Catalog (IGC)
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Data Privacy & Security
• Business Intelligence & Reporting
Professional Experience
Senior Data Governance Analyst
W.R. Berkley, Greenwich, CT Jan 2020 – Present
• Designed and implemented data governance processes, improving data integrity by 20%.
• Partnered with 40+ business units to enforce data standards and promote stewardship.
• Automated data validation checks using SQL, reducing manual effort by 30%.
• Maintained IGC and RDM tools to support enterprise data standards.
• Developed SQL scripts to monitor data quality metrics and enforce governance policies.
• Trained and supported 40+ data stewards on governance tools and processes.
• Managed metadata and utilized the Data Governance Dashboard to monitor and resolve data quality issues, ensuring accuracy and integrity Business Performance Manager/Analyst
Travelers Insurance, Hartford, CT 2017 – 2019
• Developed and optimized SAS/SQL queries for large-scale data extraction.
• Improved vendor expense tracking by implementing QlikView dashboards.
• Increased data accuracy by 15% through discrepancy resolution.
• Created Excel dashboards, reducing report generation time by 25%.
• Delivered strategic insights through ad-hoc reporting and stakeholder collaboration.
• Applied analytical expertise to identify issues, evaluate alternatives, and support data- driven decision-making.
Business Operations Analyst – HR Ops
UBS, Stamford, CT 2015 – 2017
• Delivered 15+ user portal enhancements from requirements to implementation.
• Created SQL-based reports for performance analysis and compensation calculations.
• Enhanced MS Access databases and improved system reliability by 20%.
• Conducted HR data audits, reducing errors by 15%.
• Tested applications and resolved complex problems throughout the SDLC, aiding business development officers with program specifications. VP, Operations
ProxySoft Worldwide Inc, Bethel, CT 2014 – 2015
• Led system enhancements and supported proprietary databases.
• Conducted performance analysis and salary calculations using SQL and Access.
• Improved operational processes through technical consulting and root cause analysis. Business Data Manager/Analyst
Thorton International Inc, Norwalk, CT 2007 – 2014
• Led large-scale data projects and created process flow diagrams.
• Designed reports for sales trends and inventory using SQL and MS Access.
• Transformed raw data into actionable insights for executive decision-making. Education
BSc – Computer Information Systems
Albertus Magnus College, CT 2012
Technical Skills
SQL Python SAS Power BI QlikView .NET MS Excel MS Access IGC RDM Data Governance Dashboards