AKOREDE OLAMILEKAN EKUNDAYO
Summary
An experienced Data Governance Manager with over 8 years of expertise in leading enterprise data governance programs within complex organizations. Skilled in developing and implementing strategic data governance frameworks, policies and processes aligned with business objectives. Proven success in fostering a data-centric culture focused on optimizing data quality, integrity and usability while ensuring stringent regulatory compliance. Strong communicator and collaborator with the ability to engage cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Governance Manager
FirstBank of Nigeria
01.2017 - 01.2023
- • Developed and implemented comprehensive data governance framework, encompassing over 20 policies, standards, and procedures, resulting in 25% improvement in data quality across th organization.
• Facilitated monthly data governance committee meetings with 15+ cross-functional stakeholders, driving alignment and decision-making on critical data management initiatives.
• Conducted quarterly data audits and assessments, identifying and mitigating over 50 data quality issues and risks, leading to 30% reduction in data-related incidents.
• Oversaw creation and maintenance of centralized data dictionary, covering over 1,000 data elements, improving data transparency and enabling efficient data lineage tracking.
• Established and monitored key data governance KPIs, achieving 90% compliance rate with data governance policies and standards within first year.
• Designed and delivered data governance training programs to over 500 employees across various business units, fostering data-driven culture and increasing data literacy by 40%.
• Implemented industry-leading data governance tools and technologies, automating over 60% of data governance processes and improving operational efficiency by 35%.
• Presented quarterly data governance updates to the executive leadership team, highlighting the value delivered, risks mitigated, and progress against strategic data governance objectives.
Data Quality Assurance Lead
First Bank Of Nigeria Plc
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Developed and implemented over 50 data quality rules across 10 critical systems, ensuring adherence to industry standards and organizational policies.
- Designed and delivered weekly data quality reports to 15+ stakeholders, providing clear insights into data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
- Established streamlined remediation process, resolving 80% of identified data quality issues within 48 hours.
- Facilitated monthly data working group sessions with cross-functional teams, driving practical solutions and improving data quality by 20%.
- Championed data governance initiatives, achieving 95% compliance with regulatory requirements and reducing data-related risks by 30%.
- Identified and resolved critical data quality issues, increasing overall data integrity score from 75% to 92% within 6 months.
Education
Master of Science (MSc) - Information and Communication Technology
Anglia Ruskin University
United Kingdom06.2024
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Accounting
Salem University Nigeria
Nigeria08.2014
Skills
- Data Governance & Stewardship
- GDPR & Data Privacy
- Master Data Management
- Data Quality Audits & Remediation
- Data Architecture & Modeling
- Risk Mitigation
- Data Literacy & Training
- Policy Design & Implementation
- Team Leadership
- Business Analysis
- Verbal and written communication
- Time Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
References
Available on request
Timeline
Data Quality Assurance Lead
First Bank Of Nigeria Plc
01.2017 - 02.2019
Data Governance Manager
FirstBank of Nigeria
01.2017 - 01.2023
Master of Science (MSc) - Information and Communication Technology
Anglia Ruskin University
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Accounting
Salem University Nigeria
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