Data Strategy Leader: Governance, AI Analytics & Cybersecurity

Nishit Shah

+1-848-***-**** ***.***@*****.*** Metuchen, NJ, USA linkedin.com/in/nishitkshah

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

• In the modern threat landscape, data without context is noise. I specialize in turning that noise into signal. With over 22 years of experience, I bridge the critical gap between complex data ecosystems and executive strategy.

• As a Principal at Verizon, I spearheaded the "Strategic Lenses" initiative, synthesizing nearly 500 security metrics into a unified BI framework that drives C-suite decision-making. Previously, as a VP at Citi, I led data governance and risk reporting for over 10,000 users globally, managing enterprise-scale intelligence across 60+ servers.

• My expertise lies in translating technical data (Python, Tableau, Qlik) into actionable governance frameworks. I don't just build dashboards; I build transparency. Whether it's reducing manual reporting hours by 60% or predicting workforce capabilities through data modeling, I focus on automation that enhances risk posture.

• I am passionate about the intersection of AI Leadership, Cyber Governance, and Analytics. If you are looking to discuss the future of data-driven security or AI leadership, let’s connect. SKILLS

• Executive Leadership Strategy: AI Leadership & Technological Innovation, Strategic Roadmap Development, Business Intelligence (BI) Frameworks, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Data Ecosystems, Risk Management Frameworks, Strategic Communication & Executive Reporting, Performance Management & Operational Efficiency

• Data Engineering & Cloud Architecture: Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Google workspace, Cloudera, Apache Spark, SparkSQL, Hadoop, Apache Hive, Impala, SQL, Oracle SQL, MongoDB, Data Governance & Information Architecture

• Advanced Analytics & Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Prompt Engineering, Data Science

& Business Analytics, Python (Pandas), Scala, VBA, Data Automation

• Business Intelligence (BI) & Data Storytelling: Tableau, Power BI, QlikView, Qlik, Looker, Executive Reporting & Analytics, Automated Reporting, QlikView Nprinting, Data Storytelling & KPI Tracking PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Verizon Communications Basking Ridge, NJ, USA

Principal - Security Risk Management August 2025 - February 2026

• Business Intelligence & Strategic Vision: Addressed data fragmentation by spearheading the innovative Strategic Lenses initiative, utilizing advanced analytical skills to synthesize 497 raw metrics into a unified Business Intelligence (BI) framework that empowered executive leadership with a clear view of security posture.

• Automation & Engineering: Architected robust data solutions using SQL and Python as the primary programming language to modernize legacy workflows; successfully automated basic, repetitive tasks and developed detail-oriented scripts that ensure 100% accuracy in anomaly detection, reducing manual reporting hours by 60% monthly.

• Data Visualization: Designed interactive performance dashboards in Tableau to visualize complex security datasets, translating technical findings into actionable insights that enabled the C-suite to make proactive, risk-based decisions.

• Portal Development & UX: Engineered the Cyber Gig centralized web portal to unify internal application processes, recovering

~50 hours of annual productivity and streamlining workflows to enhance the candidate experience and reduce administrative friction.

• Data Analytics: Built a training data framework that aggregated disparate learning paths, enabling the organization to identify workforce-related KPIs and eliminate ~100 hours of annual manual labor through future-state modeling.

• Skills: Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance · Data Governance · Executive Reporting & Analytics · Operational Efficiency · Technological Innovation · Google Workspace · draw.io · Tableau · Python (Programming Language) · pandas · Microsoft Power BI · Data Engineering · Data Science

Citi Jersey City, NJ, USA

VP – Data & Risk Reporting Leader, BI & Data Governance Executive Risk Reporting May 2021 - August 2025

• Executive Leadership & Strategy: Led a 16-person team through a fast-paced period of organizational growth, defining the technical vision and overseeing the development of a global data infrastructure that supports 10,000+ users and enhances operational visibility.

• Governance & Stakeholder Management: Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders and cyber control functions to implement rigorous monitoring and governance for 3,000+ dashboards; drove continuous improvement in audit readiness across 60+ Qlik servers to ensure compliance with internal risk thresholds.

• Strategic Communication: Leveraged expert communication skills to translate analytical findings into data storytelling solutions, guiding senior leadership on regulatory decisions, finance allocations, and risk strategies across the Markets Security Services business.

• Performance Management: Designed and managed advanced performance scorecards to assess employee output against cybersecurity governance objectives, collaborating with leadership to evolve business strategy based on real-time metrics and trading mandate compliance.

• Infrastructure Optimization: Enhanced the existing reporting infrastructure using QlikView Nprinting and custom automation, streamlining business oversight functions to provide real-time executive visibility into key cyber controls and operational risks.

• Skills: Leadership · Data Analytics · Python (Programming Language) · Tableau · Data Management · Strategic Roadmap Development · QlikView · QlikView Development · Qlik NPrinting · Team Leadership · Hadoop · Spark · Scala · pandas · zipfile

· smtplib · python-pptx · Hive · Cloudera · Oracle SQL · MongoDB · Impala · Cross-functional Team Leadership · Executive Reporting & Analytics · Data Governance · Microsoft Power BI Norgate Technology Jersey City, NJ, USA

Application Programmer Expert June 2017 - May 2021

• Designed and managed advanced analytics scorecards to assess employee performance in line with cybersecurity governance objectives.

• Created data storytelling solutions to identify trends and reduce operational risks across the Markets Security Services business.

• Implemented KPI tracking aligned with business risk thresholds and collaborated with leadership to evolve strategy based on performance metrics.

• Skills: Leadership · QlikView Development · Reporting & Analysis Norgate Technology Jersey City, NJ, USA

Application Programmer Senior August 2013 - May 2017

• Skills: QlikView · Qlik NPrinting · VBScript

Multiplan New York, NY, USA

Senior Programmer Analyst December 2010 - August 2013

• Skills: QlikView · Crystal Reports · Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) · Oracle 11 · SQL Server 2000-2008 TATA Consultancy Services Limited New York, NY, USA I.T. Analyst November 2004 - December 2010

• Skills: Data Management · Business Objects · Web Intelligence · Crystal Reports · Cross-functional Team Leadership · SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) · SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) NUCSOFT Mumbai, MH, India

Systems Engineer September 2002 - November 2004

EDUCATION

Jack Welch Management Institute July 2022 - December 2027 MBA, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Leadership Concentration Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology January 1999 - December 2002 Bachelor's, Computer Engineering

• Specialization in

- Artificial Intelligence and Applications

- Robotics

CERTIFICATIONS

Licenses & certifications

• Looker Studio for Beginners ( Linkedln, Issued Jul 2025)

• Advanced Tableau ( Learning Tree International, Issued Jun 2022)

• Business Analytics ( Harvard Business School Online, Issued May 2021)

• Telling Stories with Data ( Linkedln, Issued Oct 2020)

• Creating Interactive Dashboards in Tableau 10 ( Linkedln, Issued May 2020)

• Tableau 10: Mastering Calculations ( Linkedln, Issued Apr 2020)

• Tableau Essential Training (2018) ( Linkedln, Issued Jan 2020)

• Data Scientist ( Edureka, Issued Mar 2017)

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