Experience in executing efficient data management and governance strategies. Collaborating closely with domain data product owners and stakeholders to establish policies and practices.
Establishing and maintaining data governance standards and optimal practices across various domains, raising awareness about data governance, and cultivating a culture that embraces data-driven decision-making.
Extremely motivated individual with extensive background in data management and experience in using data wrangling methods in a complex environment.
Experience in metadata, data reference management, master data management working on fast paced project environment and testing on data migration.
Innovative and passionate about people and wellbeing. Currently in phase 1 of implementing 'creating a positive workforce' by introducing a tool for data recording and analytics.
Dependable, proactive, and amiable volunteer at the Golden Jubilee Hospital, applied exceptional skills in building rapport and demonstrating empathy to connect with patients.
Motivated Individual in self-developing. Obtained a scholarship and completed course for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning CIPD course at Glasgow Caledonian University.
Deputy Chair for Women Of Colour in Policing (WoCiP) and officially launched WoCiP sub committee for Police Scotland October 2023.
Currently Developing in CMPD (DAMA) recognised Data Management qualification.
Overview
21
years of professional experience
22
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Police Scotland
Glasgow, Lanarkshire
Lead Data Governance Analyst
2022.06 - Current (4 education.years_Label & 4 education.months_Label)
Job overview
Contributing to a team involved in establishing data governance maturity model sessions
This includes setup of governance groups, development of terms of reference, and implementation of reference data throughout governance initiatives
Establishing and enforcing data governance standards and best practices and ensuring data quality controls
Deliverables to enhance and ensure a consistent approach and process to reference data
Processes including from I.T to business-as-usual functions, engaging with stakeholders and aligning with business strategies and requirements
Deliverables on end-to-end solutions on improved data quality by analysing root cause
Gathered and defined user requirements to delivering Data Catalogue
Assessed linkages between system components to deliver Master data reference management tool
Part of team delivering Master Data Management (MDM) and Force
Wide Analytics (FWA) collaborating with Enterprise Data Architecture building and developing new data lineages, implementing tracking of data changes
Lead enhancements in data quality and assess data collected and utilized in accordance with data governance requirements
Engaging with project teams to incorporate data governance principles into data systems, applications and infrastructure
Carry out risk assessments and risk management
Analyse business' current work practices to recommend improvement action and efficiency
Proficient in utilising diverse tools, including visualisation and data quality tools
Experience in conducting Data Protection Impact
Assessments (DPIA) and System Operating reports.
Police Scotland
Glasgow, Lanarkshire
Statistician
2015.05 - Current (11 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Job overview
Support, delegate and provide direction to Information Support
Officers
Plan, coordinate, update/govern any ongoing projects and responsible for managing and assessing risk
Implemented the quality assurance process to improve reporting and streamlined processes
Coordinate projects at local and national level ensuring good practice, advice on data requirements/collation, identifying any arising issues, providing pertinent solutions
Managing communication and building engagement to ensure consistency of methods used
Ensure there are efficient change control processes to ensure the code of practice for statistics is adhered to following the framework for trustworthiness, quality and value
Providing data and analysis aimed at performance frameworks
To determine collation of data, triage, analysis and interpretation of data and reporting conclusions from their analysis for products
Adhering to legislation on the release of information, particularly sensitive information and providing advice and guidance to the Force in all aspects of statistical analyses if data
Using data wrangling methods amongst a vast number of complex databases
Delivered and streamlined processes via automation
Delivered data accuracy by implementing the quality assurance process
Testing in Core Operating Systems project
Working closely with stakeholders such as Scottish Government in line with new legislation and data requirements
CPD from Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Skills
Business knowledgeDatabase queryingGap analysisStructured query language (SQL)Data qualityStatistical package for the Social Sciences (SPSS)Microsoft packages Excel, Word & PowerPointMultiVue (Master Data Management)Microsoft Power BIPythonCoding dataData testingStaff leadershipTroubleshooting specialistTravellingEnjoy and exploring culture and foodGoing to the gym
Timeline
Lead Data Governance Analyst
Police Scotland
2022.06 - Current (4 education.years_Label & 4 education.months_Label)
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