Gathered and documented detailed data requirements, creating process flows and data models that supported the implementation of scalable MDM solutions.Articulate project goals and strategies during cross-functional meetings, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.Developed user stories, test scenarios, and success criteria aligned with strategic business objectives, driving enhancements in MDM applications and supporting the EPH Business Analysis Framework.Analyzed current and future business processes, delivering comprehensive documentation to guide system improvements.Built and maintained strong relationships with stakeholders, advocating for data governance and fostering a data-sharing culture.Supported MDM processes by identifying and analyzing business requirements for Product Master Data, aligning data strategies with business goals.Actively participated in user acceptance testing (UAT) and workshops to validate requirements and gather feedback, ensuring project success and stakeholder satisfaction.Coordinated with technical teams to translate business needs into actionable tasks, maintaining context and clarity throughout the Agile development lifecycle.Utilized data visualization tools such as PowerBI and Tableau to create dashboards, monitor key performance indicators, and provide actionable insights for business leaders.Responsible for managing multiple activities, from data collection to analysis and reporting, to support informed decision-making.Conducted data analysis to identify trends and inform strategic decisions, enhancing visibility into business performance.Contributed to building and documenting best practices as an active participant in the Business Analysis Guild, aligning MDM processes with evolving business requirements.Developed and implemented reference data management solutions, promoting standardized processes and supporting a data-engaged culture across teams.

Feb’09– Aug’23| Elsevier, Chennai as Data Steward | Key Result Areas: Defining data stewardship roles, responsibilities, and workflows, and assigning data stewards to oversee data assets and ensure data quality and compliance. Spearheaded the implementation and management of Collibra to establish an effective Data Governance framework, ensuring that data is consistently defined, documented, and aligned with business objectives. Utilized Collibra's data catalog capabilities to maintain a comprehensive inventory of data assets, enabling efficient data discovery, access, and utilization across the organization. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and enforce data governance policies and standards, promoting a culture of data stewardship and accountability. Orchestrated the creation of data quality rules and checks in Collibra, working closely with SQL queries to monitor and improve data quality. Established and maintained data quality scorecards and reports in Collibra, delivering actionable insights to stakeholders to drive data quality improvements. Assumed a leadership role in data issue resolution, identifying discrepancies and facilitating collaboration among data stewards, data owners, and IT teams for timely resolution. Implemented data performance monitoring using Collibra, ensuring data assets were optimized for efficiency and performance. Conducted regular data compliance assessments and audits, identifying areas of improvement and implementing necessary changes. Trained and supported data stewards and owners in leveraging Collibra effectively to fulfill their roles and responsibilities. Created interactive and insightful data visualizations, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions based on data-driven insights. Implemented and managed data governance processes, focusing on data quality, lineage, and reporting using Tableau and PowerBI.