Reza Danesh، Bcs, Mba Email & Phone Number

United States

As a Data Governance Leader, my primary responsibility is to establish and oversee a comprehensive data governance framework that ensures the integrity, security, and effective utilization of data across the organization. I collaborate with key stakeholders to define data policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives. In addition, I manage data stewardship processes, promote data quality initiatives, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Furthermore, I am responsible for driving cultural change by fostering a data-driven mindset, enabling data-driven decision-making, and ensuring that data governance practices are integrated into everyday business operations.

West Springfield, Massachusetts, United States

- Develop and execute data governance policies, standards, and procedures.- Establish and enforce data governance frameworks, encompassing the definition of data standards, data quality rules, classification, and privacy protocols.- Perform data attestation, audits, and assessments.- Deploy data catalog, data discovery, and end-to-end data lineage utilizing Alation.- Manage and uphold the Alation platform, encompassing data governance, discovery, and cataloging.- Conduct data quality assessments and identify areas necessitating improvement.- Lead end-user training sessions on data governance best practices and Alation platform utilization.- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including data owners, data stewards, IT teams, and business units, to gather requirements, address concerns, and foster consensus on data governance initiatives.- Design and deliver educational sessions and awareness programs to educate employees on data governance principles, best practices, and their roles and responsibilities.- Oversee the complete data lifecycle, comprising data capture, storage, retention, archiving, and disposal, while ensuring alignment with legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements.- Engage in partnerships and collaborate with stakeholders in external data exchange procedures, as well as assess and resolve data exchange issues.- Embrace continuous learning and advancement in data strategy, governance, and management

Northampton - Massachusetts

- Analysis of complex data sets, identification of trends, and provision of insights to support decision-making.- Creation of data modeling, mapping, and integration to ensure seamless data flow and system compatibility.- Maintenance of Aspen (Student Information System) security and enabling appropriate information access by developing specific user access levels.- Configuration of data systems for optimal performance, including fine-tuning system settings, optimizing queries, and ensuring data security and privacy measures are in place.- Ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and consistency within data systems. This involves designing and implementing data quality checks, resolving anomalies, and working with stakeholders to improve data quality processes.- Use of data visualization tools (PowerBi and Excel) and techniques to present data clearly and concisely.- Creation of system and training documentation on the Aspen student information management system.- Provision and sharing of processed data and reports with external and internal stakeholders to promote continuous improvement of their performance and program outcomes.

Kabul

- Developed and implemented data governance strategies and frameworks. I defined data policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure data consistency, quality, security, and compliance.- Set metadata standards, created metadata models, and documented metadata information for effective data discovery and understanding.- Established data quality management processes, including data profiling, cleansing, and validation techniques to improve data accuracy and integrity.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, facilitating data-related discussions, conducting training sessions, and providing guidance on data management best practices.- Managed the entire data lifecycle, including data acquisition, storage, retention, archival, and disposal, while adhering to data retention policies and legal requirements.- Lastly, I led the data team.

Herat, Afghanistan

- Collecting, cleaning, and validating large datasets to ensure accurate and reliable data for analysis.- Using SQL and Python/R to manipulate and analyze data, making the data processing more efficient and accurate.- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and find data-driven solutions to enhance operational efficiency and optimize business processes.- Creating and maintaining automated dashboards and reports to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular updates on business performance.- Presenting complex data analysis findings in clear, concise reports and presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences.- Leading a team of Data professionals.- Keeping up-to-date with industry trends and new technologies to drive innovation and best practices.

Herat, Afghanistan

- Developed and implemented processes and procedures to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity.- Collaborated with stakeholders to define data quality standards, metrics, and targets in line with business objectives.- Established data quality checks and monitoring mechanisms to proactively identify and address data quality issues.- Worked closely with data owners and stakeholders to improve data quality processes and ensure adherence to data governance policies.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze the root causes of data quality issues and recommend corrective actions.- Provided guidance and support to teams on data quality best practices, and conducted training sessions as necessary.- Stayed updated on emerging data quality trends, tools, and technologies to continuously enhance knowledge and skills.

Herat Province, Afghanistan

- I was responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining databases to ensure data integrity, security, and high availability.- I conducted database backups, restoration, and disaster recovery tests to guarantee data availability and business continuity.- I worked with cross-functional teams to gather database requirements and offer guidance on best practices for database design.- I monitored database performance and capacity to identify and address issues in order to optimize database operations.- I developed and maintained database backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and minimize the risk of data loss.- I provided technical support and troubleshooting for database-related issues, collaborating closely with IT teams to resolve incidents in a timely manner.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration, Management And Operations, 3.96/4

Bcs, Data Modeling/Warehousing And Database Administration, Bachelor