"Empowering Business Growth Through Data Excellence | Let's Connect and Unlock Opportunities Together"Drawing from my extensive global experience in data management, I'm now actively collaborating with local partners across diverse African countries to foster growth and innovation.My mission is clear: I'm here to help you seize the immense potential in data-driven opportunities. Let's explore how I can make a difference for you:🌍 Data Strategy: Crafting bespoke data strategies that align with your unique business objectives and unlock the true potential of your data.🔒 Data Governance: Establishing robust governance frameworks, ensuring compliance, and optimizing data operations for strategic decision-making.🌐 Master Data Management: Implementing MDM programs that provide a unified, accurate view of critical data, enhancing your business's operational efficiency.🌟 Data Quality: Ensuring your data is your most reliable asset by employing rigorous cleansing, validation, and monitoring.📚 Data Catalogue and Metadata Management: Facilitating seamless data discovery and understanding through comprehensive catalogs and metadata management.🎙 Workshops & Keynotes: Empowering your team with expert-led workshops and keynotes that instill data management best practices.🔍 Pre-Sales Support: Offering tailored technical expertise during pre-sales activities, ensuring your data management solutions are designed for success.🚀 Market Offer Creation Support: Collaborating to create compelling market offerings that leverage the full potential of your data.If you're ready to embark on a journey of data-driven growth and excellence, let's connect. Together, we'll unlock remarkable opportunities that drive your business forward.For more information, reach out to me at contacts@josealmeidadc.com, and let's transform your data into a strategic asset for your enterprise.

As part of the virtual team at chiefdata.ai, I contribute to the world’s first AI-powered Chief Data Officer platform. In this role, I collaborate with leading data experts to curate and deliver trusted, authentic, and actionable insights across a wide range of data disciplines, including Data Governance, Master Data Management (MDM), Data Strategy, and AI enablement.

Implementation of a master data management (MDM) solution, including strategy development, data stewardship processes, MDM architecture design, data cleansing, and quality metrics reporting.Responsibilities:• Providing technical leadership for data cleaning• Executing and QA'ing end-to-end data cleansing• Using Talend, Python, and SQL for data processes• Identifying and resolving risks• Documenting deliverables and creating reports• Guiding and mentoring team membersSkills and Attributes:• Executive-level project management with agile expertise• Strong client relationship and consulting skills• Technical proficiency in MDM, ETL, Talend, and data analytics• High drive, proactive, and excellent communication skills• Resilient and effective in diverse environments

Leading a dynamic team providing tailored, project-based data strategy, implementation, and model development services. Including:• Data Science Consultants: Spearhead advanced analytics and predictive modelling.• Business Intelligence (BI) Consultants: Convert data into actionable insights.• Solution Architects: Design custom data solutions to meet specific client needs.• Data Governance Consultants: Advise clients on best practices for data governance.Dedicated to empowering organizations to fully harness their data's potential.I ensure that our clients receive comprehensive, expert guidance and solutions that transform their data into a powerful asset for achieving business goals. Reach out to discuss how we can work together to harness the power of your data and drive transformative business outcomes.

• Provide strategic direction and counsel on enhancing the company's approach to data governance, data quality, master data management, and data management practices to better serve clients and improve market positioning.• Collaborate to develop client engagement strategies that highlight the company's expertise in data governance, data quality, master data management, and data management, and address client needs and expectations effectively.• Foster thought leadership initiatives by contributing insights, articles, and white papers on emerging trends, best practices, and innovations in data governance and management to enhance the company's reputation and credibility in the market.• Provide guidance on talent development and skills enhancement programs to ensure that the company's workforce is equipped with the necessary knowledge and expertise in data governance, data quality, master data management, and data management to deliver value to clients.• Collaborate with the board and internal teams to develop innovative solutions and services in the areas of data governance, data quality, master data management, and data management that address evolving client needs and market demands.• Identify strategic partnership opportunities with technology vendors, industry associations, and other relevant organizations to enhance the company's capabilities in data governance and management and expand its market reach.

• Offer strategic guidance and counsel to enhance the company's data governance, data quality, master data management, and data management practices, aiming to elevate client service and bolster market positioning.• Contribute to the development of client engagement strategies, showcasing the company's prowess in data governance, data quality, master data management, and data management to effectively meet client needs and expectations.• Drive thought leadership initiatives through the creation of insightful content, such as articles and white papers, focusing on emerging trends, best practices, and innovations in data governance and management, to bolster the company's reputation and credibility in the market.• Provide direction on talent development and skills enhancement programs, ensuring the company's workforce is well-equipped with the requisite knowledge and expertise in data governance, data quality, master data management, and data management to deliver exceptional value to clients.• Collaborate with internal teams and the board to devise innovative solutions and services tailored to address evolving client needs and market demands in the realms of data governance, data quality, master data management, and data management.• Identify strategic partnership opportunities with technology vendors, industry associations, and other relevant entities to augment the company's capabilities in data governance and management, facilitating market expansion and growth.

- Developing Data Governance Policies & Procedures (including data ownership and stewardship)- Engage with group stakeholders and business process owners

• Led Data Quality initiatives spanning diverse projects across Portugal and Africa (Kenya, Nigeria) and UAE, championing data integrity and adherence to industry standards.• Oversaw the implementation of MDM solutions, Data Catalogs, and robust Data Governance and Quality frameworks for clients within the banking, telecommunications, and public sectors.• Designed solutions for commercial proposals in in Data Governance, Data Quality, and Master Data Management, driving value creation and operational excellence for clients.KEY PROJECTSCaixa Geral de Depósitos (Bank) PT: Data Governance Specialist• Data Catalog implementation, supporting BCBS 239 compliance and enhancing data accessibility and visibility.Etisalat UAE: Technical Lead• Led Master Data Management initiative, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of critical data assets.Co-Operative Bank of Kenya: Technical Lead• Directed the implementation of a Business Intelligence (BI) solution aimed at fostering data-driven decision-making capabilities.• Took charge of initiatives on Master Data Management, Data Governance, Metadata Management, and Data Lineage, ensuring high standards of data quality and alignment with organizational objectives.CBA New Business Ventures KE: DW Architect/ETL SpecialistKenya Revenue Authority: Data Quality Specialist• Played a key role in developing and maintaining an Enterprise Data Warehouse for KRA, ensuring reliable and accurate data for tax administration purposes.FirstBank Nigeria: Data Quality Specialist/Technical Lead• Led initiatives in Master Data Management at FirstBank Nigeria, enhancing the accuracy and consistency of key data elements.• Designed and implemented Phase 1 of a comprehensive Data Quality Program, establishing robust processes to improve data quality.Technologies: IBM InfoSphere Information Governance Catalog, Master Data Management, DataStage, QualityStage, Oracle Enterprise Data Quality, Oracle Enterprise Metadata Management, Oracle PL/SQL

• Led data architecture, integration, migration, and quality management initiatives.• Designed and implemented Corporate Data Warehouses, ensuring efficient data management.• Managed data migration projects, ensuring seamless transitions for clients.• Implemented control mechanisms for data integrity and compliance in banking and telecommunications sectors.• Spearheaded initiatives for improving data quality and alignment with industry standards.• Managed project teams and ensured alignment with organizational objectives.KEY PROJECTSAutoridade Tributária (Portuguese Tax Authority): DW Architect and ETL Specialist.▪ Responsible for the Corporate Data Warehouse Architecture and ETL Team leader.▪ Data Warehouse architecture;▪ ETL and Data Integration Design;▪ Implementation and maintenance of the Corporate Data Warehouse.Vodafone PT CRM & OM Upgrade: Migration and Physical Upgrade Team Leader.▪ Upgrade of the Siebel and Order Management systems for Vodafone Portugal;▪ Data MigrationSIBS (Bank): ETL Specialist, Team Leader▪ Revenue Assurance and Compensation Account ControlIIESS (Social Security): Project Manager, Data Integration and ETL specialist, and Data Quality specialist. ▪ Has participated for over four years in several critical projects for the Portuguese Social Security the following are the more relevant references:▪ Prestações Familiares (Family Benefits) – Migration of 22 independent applications to a national system;▪ Desemprego (Unemployment) – Migration of 22 independent applications to a national system;▪ Conta-corrente (Current Accounts) – Migration of 22 independent applications to a national system;TMN (Mobile Operator): Data Quality SpecialistCaixa de Crédito Agricola (Bank): Data Quality SpecialistBanco Santander (Bank): Data Quality SpecialistBanco BPI (Bank): Data Quality SpecialistTechnologies: Oracle DBMS, PL/SQL, Informatica PowerCenter, BMC CONTROL-M/Enterprise Manager, PL/SQL, EIM, Oracle Data Integrator