IMTEYAZ AHMAD

Plot 105, Sangam Nagar, Ring Road, Nagpur-440013

Cell/WhatSapp+91- 8600038911/7208835363
Email:imteyazahmad05@gmail.com Skype: imteyazbabu
Passport Validity: 2029; Driving License Validity: 2023
Profile Summary:
Dynamic and results-driven Director of Data Governance with over 23 years of experience in the
financial industry, specializing in Capital Markets. Proven track record in developing and implementing
data governance frameworks, ensuring data quality, and enhancing regulatory compliance.
Committed to creating and leading high-performing teams to deliver data capabilities. Eager to bring
my expertise to a prestigious financial company in a hands-on role that shapes the data governance
landscape.
 23+ years of progressive data governance experience with a strong focus on Capital Markets.
 Proficient in developing company-wide data governance frameworks and delivering data
capabilities.
 Adept at developing people, mentoring, and fostering on-the-job learning.
 Proven experience in managing and mentoring teams of 3-5 staff.
 Proficiency in data governance tools, including IBM ISEE, Informatica, and Collibra.
 Strong SQL skills for data analysis and reporting.
 Expertise in Meta Data Management (MDM), Data Lineage, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
 Data Governance and Compliance
 Data Quality
 Data Governance Tools and MDM Solutions (Collibra , IBM InfoSphere Information Governance
Catalog, Alation, Informatica Axon Data Governance, erwin Data Intelligence (erwin DI),
Ataccama ONE, Waterline Data, Apache Atlas, SAP Information Steward, Talend Data Catalog
EDC, IDQ)
 Meta Data Management (MDM)
 Data Lineage
 Regulatory Compliance
 Team Leadership
 Cross-Functional Collaboration
 Project Management
 Analytical Skills
 Continuous Learning and Adaptability to New Technology
 Reference Architecture and Standards Development
 Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
 Effective Communication and Collaboration
 Project Management (21+ years of experience)
 Applications Architecture and Information Security Principles
 Fluent in English/Hindi/Urdu (spoken and written)
 Risk Assessment and Mitigation
LEADERSHIP CAREER HISTORY:
 2021 TO Aug 2023–Vice President -Data Governance – Technavious Solutions.
 Led a high-performing team of 15 professionals, providing mentorship and fostering a culture of
excellence.
 Spearheaded the development and implementation of a comprehensive data governance
framework in alignment with the company's data roadmap.
 Defined roles and responsibilities related to data governance, strengthening data accountability
and implementing data stewardship practices.
 Developed the data quality framework, setting rigorous standards for measurement to ensure
data is fit for its intended purpose.
 Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and implement proactive data quality
monitoring.
 Produced data quality KPIs and metrics, facilitating continuous improvement in data quality.
 Strengthened the business glossary, enhanced metadata management, and optimized data
lineage procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
 Played a key role in developing the data quality framework, setting rigorous standards for
measurement to ensure data is fit for its intended purpose.
 Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and implement proactive data quality
monitoring.

Sr. Enterprise Architect | Qatargas | 2018-2020

 Collaborated with digital use case Product Owners, IS SMEs, and vendors to define, evaluate,
and monitor the development of digital solutions, ensuring alignment with data architecture
and target architecture.
 Created and maintained current, reference, and target Digital Data Platform (DDP) architecture,
evaluating new requirements and ensuring alignment with data load and new solutions.
 Documented data artifacts, including sources of truth, information references, metadata
references, and data interfaces between applications.
 Evaluated and recommended innovative solutions to enhance and mature data architecture and
management practices.
 Proposed opportunities to leverage DDP and other data solutions to optimize data management
and utilization.
 Captured NOC's Enterprise Data Model, ensuring alignment with business needs and objectives.
 Supported governance and oversight of data sources to ensure compliance with policies and
best practices.
 Contributed to the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of complex data
systems and solutions, including data ingestion and data modeling.
 Ensured alignment between IS solutions and data architecture, governance, and Master Data
Management principles.
 Built and maintained effective relationships with business focal points, data owners, data
stewards, application SMEs, and key IS vendors.
 Supported the development of conceptual, logical, and physical data models for data
repositories, enabling data analysis, data warehouse, and data visualization.
  Contributed to the definition and implementation of a clear Master Data Management approach
for NOC, achieving a single source of truth and clear data definitions.
 Supported initiatives to improve business process efficiency in collaboration with IS teams, data
analysts, data engineers, and business entities.
Sr. Data Architect | Indian Consultancy Services, India 2021 –Present

 Collaborated with the digital team to align data models with the existing architecture, ensuring
seamless data integration and governance.
 Led the identification and support of Master Data Management use cases, enhancing data
quality and consistency across the organization.
 Oversaw and governed the structured and unstructured data of over 100 data domains, 650
data families, and 100 data sources.
 Developed and maintained the enterprise data model, including conceptual, logical, and physical
data models.
 Provided technical expertise and strategic direction for information systems, ensuring alignment
with data architecture principles.
 Implemented data and information architecture, governance, and master data management
practices.
 Supported the implementation of data and information security controls to safeguard critical
data assets.

IT Executive /IT Manager, SKJ GROUP, Brunei Darussalam JULY 1996 –AUGUST 2005

Company profile:

This is one of oldest & largest Group of companies in Brunei Darussalam involved in, Oil & Natural Gas, Scaffolding,
Construction, Vessels and Tanker, Shipping, manufacture& exports of Furniture & Interior, Restaurant chain,
Information & Telecommunication Services.

 Responsibility includes Keeping up-to-date of changes in technology and implementing new

software /Hardware/networking products into company, Infrastructure and application
architecture assessment, design and implementation for high availability, scalability,
performance and security, Planning and costing all phases of projects, then coordinating all
associated activities and resources from feasibility to implementation, Discussing the business
needs and developing and implementing MRP& ERP, Trouble shooting and solving hardware,
software and Network problems, Maintaining the access rules to data and other IT resources,
Maintaining the security and confidentiality over the issuance and maintenance of
authorized user IDs and passwords, Monitoring the information security violations and
taking corrective action to ensure security provided, Preparing and monitoring the
information security awareness program for all employees, reviewing and evaluating the
information security policy and suggesting necessary changes to management, Testing
the security architecture to evaluate the security strengths and to detect possible
threats.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:
 Master of Science- Information Technology.
 Bachelor of Science- Information Technology.
 Higher National Diploma in Computer Application.

CERTIFICATION
 TOGAF 9.2 Certified Enterprise Architect
 Certified Information System Auditor ( CISA)
 ITIL certified Service Management professional.