Experience

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  Kimberly-clark

  Aug 2011 - Apr 2012

  Master data analyst

  Vendor Master and Materials (Items) SME. Steward level.

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  Thomson reuters

  May 2012 - Jul 2016

  •Led Governance and Tier 1 projects across AMERs within the Global Data Governance Team, overseeing North America (NA), Caribbean, South America, Asia, and EMEA regions, ensuring alignment with global data standards and strategies.•Acted as the primary point of contact for all AMER regions, responsible for proposing, assessing, planning, implementing, and driving Product and Pricing Data Domain projects, including the introduction of new products and operational compliance initiatives.•Directed multi-regional data governance efforts by collaborating with stakeholders across diverse regions, ensuring the successful standardization of tangible and digital inventory and compliance with regulatory frameworks.•Harmonized data governance practices across regions, ensuring consistent execution of policies, standards, and compliance requirements across NA, LATAM, ASIA, and EMEA.•Worked closely with multi-region stakeholders in parallel, fostering collaboration among data owners, business leaders, and IT teams to drive innovation, standardization, and operational efficiency.•Led initiatives to ensure high-quality data management processes, emphasizing master data management (MDM), data classification, and metadata management across all regions.•Implemented a scalable governance framework that could adapt to diverse regulatory requirements and regional data needs while maintaining alignment with global strategic objectives.•Integrated innovative approaches for data automation and advanced analytics, enhancing the organization’s ability to respond to emerging market demands and technological advancements. Show less •Led executive-level data governance initiatives within the Enterprise Governance Data and System Division, collaborating with directors and vice presidents to drive strategic alignment.•Spearheaded the implementation of a centralized Data Management ERP, integrating Oracle, SAP, and Finance systems into Informatica, enabling a unified data warehouse and reporting hub.•Designed and executed a Data Governance Program built on industry best practices, focusing on defining and enforcing enterprise-wide data standards, policies, and ownership models to ensure regulatory compliance and data integrity.•Established a structured governance framework, reporting key data insights, metrics, and system enhancements to executive leadership.•Implemented automated data quality controls, master data management (MDM), and metadata management to support long-term governance.•Led governance committees and data stewardship programs to ensure continuous improvement in data accessibility, usability, and security. Show less

  • Project Lead Data Management & Governance

    Jun 2015 - Jul 2016

  • Enterprise Data Governance Lead

    May 2012 - May 2015
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  Vmware

  Aug 2016 - Jan 2024

  •Managed specialized and cross-functional teams across multiple regions, providing subject matter expertise in the planning and execution of enterprise priority projects related to Data and System implementations for perpetual licenses, commercial programs, purchasing, and SaaS solutions.•Reported on program status, risks, opportunities, process dependencies, and success metrics to senior stakeholders, leveraging Power BI and Tableau for executive-level visualizations and KPIs to inform critical decision-making.•Collaborated with Product Line leadership to evaluate business challenges, align on priorities, and propose data-driven solutions using reporting and visualization tools consuming data from key sources.•Identified and mitigated risks, including those arising from inter-group dependencies and data source system integration.•Developed clear, persuasive messages to foster consensus and collaboration across business units, particularly with large contracts and star products.•Defined go-to-market, cloud, and SaaS strategies for both technical and business stakeholders.•Communicated program and commercial-business updates, including status and expectation changes, to senior leaders through standardized tracking and communication methods.•Created targeted narratives for different customer segments, delivering clear outcomes and actionable recommendations.•Led the Annual Operations Plan (AOP) definition in collaboration with the Director and Senior Vice President, delivering a comprehensive plan to Broadcom’s Vice Presidents following VMware’s acquisition. Focused on optimizing operational efficiencies, reducing costs, and allocating funds for continuous improvement and innovation in line with industry best practices for AOP, ensuring sustainable financial growth and resource allocation for key initiatives. Show less •Led cross-functional teams to execute Finance and Commercial initiatives, driving success across annual OKRs and Enterprise Projects. Managed large-scale projects in data consumption, M&A migrations, RPA automation, cross-platform integrations, data system sunset, and Data Governance best practices.•Managed end-to-end roadmap delivery for quality control systems, production support, and operational enhancements, leading Tier 1 integration projects ranging from $1M to $15M across multiple geographies, supporting both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.•Developed and maintained business strategies to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency.•Collaborated with Marketing, Sales, and IT teams to identify data and ERP system requirements, resolve issues, and implement system enhancements, including ERP testing scripts, QA, production support, change management, and SOP creation.•Ensured compliance with enterprise policies and procedures from a governance and domain perspective.•Provided training and support for end-users in process and tool change management.•Participated in IT system integration projects and system upgrades, ensuring smooth transitions and accurate migrations.•Collaborated as a team leader in the evaluation, selection, purchase, and implementation of the Collibra Data Governance tool, integrating it with VMware’s Data Management systems. Defined and onboarded local business unit leaders, primary contacts, and approved data stewards, along with data flows, SLAs, process diagrams, and business definitions for processes, data fields, and abbreviations. Organized data lineage and system landscape in a structured repository. Post-implementation, continued to drive the Data Governance Program compliance through periodic leadership meetings, program reinforcement communications, and newsletters for new improvements. Show less • Lead projects around Enterprise system and consumption Migration for merge and acquisitions, cross-platform integrations, sunset of redundant data systems/databases, and setting up of Data Governance practices for business processes. Have also managed end-to-end road-map delivery for quality controlling systems, production support, and operational enhancement and transformation needs. Tier 1 integration cross-functional projects across geographies ranging from $1M to $15M. Supporting both PM Waterfull and Agile project executions.• Develop and maintain business strategies and processes to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Sales, and IT, to identify data and ERP System requirements, resolve data and solutions related issues, and implement different system enhancements.• Monitor and ensure compliance with enterprise Data Policies and Procedures.• Provide training and support end-users on process and tools change management, including Master Data and Data Governance tools.•Main Point of Contact for Operational needs for critical groups such as Sales, Revenue, Tax, Legal, Deal Management, Order Management, Finance FP&A. In charge of properly understanding their business and Data needs to collect and implement different system and development small projects. Show less

  • Manager, Monetization Program Transformation

    Jun 2022 - Jan 2024

  • Lead Analyst- Enterprise Data Trasformation at VMware

    Nov 2020 - Jun 2022

  • Senior Data Business Analyst

    Aug 2016 - Nov 2020
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  Citi

  Feb 2024 - now

  Vice president - data transformation & governance manager

  •Managed data quality initiatives and operations in the Finance organization, including data analysis, governance, financial controlling, and BI technologies.•Analyzed database structures, utilized query and programming languages like SQL and Python, and handled large datasets efficiently.•Created executive dashboards and visualizations using tools like Knime, Tableau, and PowerBI to provide insights for stakeholders.•Led the implementation of data governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with internal policies and industry standards, and continuously improving data quality through automated controls and cross-functional collaboration.Key Achievements•Risk & Control Management: Process auditing and monitoring for the detection and prevention of financial data risks, aligned with industry best practices in Risk & Control within banking and finance.•Technology Projects in Finance: Led and participated in key technology projects within Citi’s Finance organization, with an estimate annual budget of $400 million. These projects were reviewed with leaders from finance, technology, and the PMO office, with the final annual review conducted by the CFO and CEO, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.•Data Governance Assurance: Led compliance of policies and ownership of data governance program across various data programs, projects, and processes. This included monitoring and communicating data standards, policies, and procedures, overseeing their enforcement to ensure data quality, compliance, and alignment with organizational objectives. Additionally, I was responsible for monitoring compliance, managing change processes, and coordinating communications to reinforce adherence to governance standards. Implementation and oversight of the monitoring, review, and correction process for financial controls, including documentation, process flow, and periodic checks in Citi’s key financial applications to ensure compliance and risk mitigation. Show less