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Hamilton, Gb

London, England, Gb

Spearheading Royal London's efforts to establish a robust data governance framework. Tasked with the strategic development, implementation, and enforcement of data governance policies, standards, and frameworks to ensure the highest standards of accuracy, consistency, and compliance, aligning data governance with business strategy and regulatory requirements.Established a comprehensive data ownership model to ensure clear accountability and stewardship over data assets. Created and implemented an AI usage framework and principles to guide the responsible and sustainable use of AI within the organisation.

Edinburgh, Scotland, Gb

A core member of the Technology leadership team, responsible for Data and AI Governance at Tesco Bankincluding defining, advancing, and enforcing the framework, policy, and standards as well as overseeing itsmaturity and effectiveness. Accountable for the organisation’s compliance with relevant financial services and data-related regulations and AI guidance.Oversaw a global team of data professionals who support the business to manage its data and AI risks andcontrols effectively, including the operation of processes covering ownership, lineage, modelling, definitions, retention, and quality.

Edinburgh, Scotland, Gb

Leading a team to deliver Data Governance services across key business processes including measuring quality, identifying issues and remediation. Maintaining an enterprise data catalogue and business glossary.Identifying, and agreeing data ownership through lineage, and the definition of conceptual and logical data models.Capacity planning to ensure project and BAU coverage. Promoting best practice and providing expertise in data steering committees and forums. Supporting compliance with the data retention policy.

Edinburgh, Scotland, Gb

Monitoring the quality of data as it flows through the technical and business landscape and improving itsusefulness and reliability. Leading initiatives which provide clarity and confidence over the banks adherence to data related regulatory responsibilities. Identifying, assessing, and managing data risks.

Brookfield, Wisc., Us

Creating and managing reporting across multiple First Data clients including Barclays, NAGE, Clydesdale Bank and SAV. Presenting data analysis to both external and internal stakeholders. Managing project to install and implement Micro Strategy reporting across the reporting estate.

Education record

Pre-Apprenticeship Course, Various