Swaroop Nandi

SWAROOP NANDI Phone: - |-| LinkedIn | Green Card (Permanent Resident) | Location : Atlanta, GA DATA GOVERNANCE | Data Strategy Data Governance Program Management | Master Data Management (MDM) | Data Strategy & Stewardship Frameworks Dynamic Data Governance and Master Data Management professional with comprehensive experience leading enterprise-wide data strategies for leading organizations. Proven track record of developing and implementing robust data governance frameworks to ensure regulatory compliance and heighten data quality across large, complex organizations. Adept at delivering thought leadership in enterprise information management, leveraging AI/ML innovations to enhance data products and empower data-driven decision-making. Expertise in designing and executing risk mitigation strategies, improving data governance processes, and guaranteeing compliance with legal and industry standards. Skilled at leading the adoption of enterprise-wide data catalog and metadata management solutions to drive data observability and governance efficiency. Strong communicator, experienced at engaging executive stakeholders and securing buy-in for complex data initiatives. Known for delivering strategic insights through data governance metrics, KPIs, and data quality reports. A natural leader, empowering teams to achieve excellence while championing the organization's data governance vision. Integration of AI and machine learning frameworks within Data Governance and Data Strategy initiatives CORE COMPETENCIES - Master Data Management , Productivity & Profitability Maximization, Data Modeling & Systems Security, Enterprise Information Management, Leadership & Performance Enhancement, Project Management & Delivery, Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, Startup, Transformation & Culture Change, Requirement Analysis, Employee Training & Empowerment, Data Compliance (GDPR, SOX, GxP, HIPAA), Data Quality Improvement, Enterprise Data Strategy , Data Governance, Program Management, AI/ML Integration in Data, Data Valuation, Performance KPIs and Metrics, Data Stewardship , Data Catalog, Data Policy Development, Metadata Management, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Engagement, DAMA/DMBOK KEY NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS Achieved the "Team Focus," "Red Hat Multiplier," and "Red Hat Leadership in Customer Focus" awards for promoting superior customer satisfaction and leadership excellence. Secured the "Above & Beyond Award" for leading the Production Support team to deliver high-quality results, exceeding performance expectations. Clinched the "Extra Mile Award" three times for consistently completing projects on time with exceptional quality, while assisting multiple departments across the organization. Earned a "Performance Bonus" from NTT Data for completing a major project under budget and ahead of schedule, yielding significant cost and time savings. Honored with the "BIOMARINCOME" spot bonus for streamlining the Data Governance Stewardship Committee, and advancing operational efficiency. KEY WORK DELIVERABLES Data Governance and Data Strategy Drive visibility, awareness, and adoption of Data Governance across the organizations Lead the implementation of Data Governance Programs Strategic and tactical communications with the team and business sponsor at executive level on project status and impacts. Have strong demonstration skills and have demoed various Proof of concepts to customers and participated in training sessions to train various clients in MDM and Data Governance. Driven a successful enterprise data governance effort for an automotive manufacturing client. Support audit and compliance - GDPR, SOX, GxP and others. Valuation of data to define Data Strategy with metrics. Enterprise Information Management & Master Data Management Founded and managed MDM as part of EIM practice and SAP MDG competency with logo acquisitions and best practices for a global organization. Participated in strategic study of MDM programs for various clients as part of Enterprise Data Management. Actively involved in the proposals by providing “value-added” solutions to the client’s requirements in the Master data management area. Played key role in organization’s MDM and data governance competencies initiatives. Participated in data mapping and follow-up meetings with the client and IT teams. Work with functional consultants closely to understand the gaps, coordinate with business on specific business rules in order to form the mapping rules that meet the project standards using proven data load tools and methodology. Providing thought-leadership on various aspects of Master Data Management implementation strategies, leading cross-competency teams for service offering developments, creating best-practices for skill upgrade, knowledge retention / capturing. Conducting in-house training programs for Functional and Technical associates on all aspects of Data Management. Developed short and long-term master data management strategies Competent problem solver with exceptional commitment to quality, communication, negotiation and persuasion skills. Managing stakeholder requirements using SLAs. Managing vendor relationships between implementation projects for clients Proven track record of consistently hitting target deadlines Proven record in handling Pre-sales calls to understand the customer requirements and providing them with an estimate, resources required and solution design. Resolved competing demand for resource requirements for multiple projects. Strong communications with the team and business sponsor on project status and impacts. Proven record in handling Pre-sales calls to understand the customer requirements and providing them with an estimate, resources required and solution design. Experience leading teams to successful MDM and Data Governance implementations on-site and off-site by understanding the customer requirements. Lead MDM as part of EIM practice and Data Governance competencies with architecting solutions in multiple domains. Driving the whole data governance effort to success for an automotive, Pharma and software manufacturing clients. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Datanetic Fusion, GAAug 2024 – till date Founder & Data Governance Advisor Overview: Founded a data governance and strategy consulting business aimed at helping organizations enhance their data management practices, ensure compliance, and integrate AI/ML technologies into their data frameworks. Focused on laying the groundwork for future client engagement and service offerings. Key Activities: Engineered data governance frameworks tailored to healthcare and finance sectors, ensuring industry-specific compliance. Designed SQL-based solutions to streamline data validation processes, enhancing operational efficiency by 30%. Partnered with business leaders to integrate domain-specific metadata definitions into centralized catalogs. Achievements: Developed a robust business plan and service offerings to address data governance and compliance challenges in multiple industries. Established foundational industry knowledge and connections to support future client acquisition efforts. Invested in skill enhancement, obtaining certifications and practical knowledge in data governance, AI/ML integration, and compliance. Equifax Inc., GASep 2022 – Aug 2024 EDO D&A | Sr. Data Governance Specialist / Data Governance Strategist Project: Led the Data Governance track, aligning with the Legal & Compliance team for FCRA-related policies | Direct the Data Strategy plan for Horizon 1 & 2 for a 3-year plan that was presented to and approved by the CEO Championed data governance initiatives at Equifax, strategically aligning data management with global business objectives. Evaluated and defined data requirements to enhance value and reliability, driving competitive advantage. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to forge a unified enterprise data strategy while integrating AI/ML innovations into data products. Key Contributions: Planned the development of strategic data initiatives, leading to a significant increase in data reuse across diverse business units. Executed a data strategy that amplified data valuation processes and elevated governance standards across the organization. Innovated and implemented a Stewardship RACI framework, securing unanimous approval from the Data Leadership Team. Set ambitious quarterly goals for Data Governance tool usability in partnership with Collibra, increasing user engagement. Crafted a persuasive business value statement and presentation for Data Governance, boosting stakeholder alignment. Developed and instituted performance KPIs that advanced maturity levels for Data Council members. Collaborated and led Data Governance integration in AI/ML by consolidating all Data Assets. Collaborated with business stakeholders on integration of AI and machine learning frameworks within data governance initiatives, automating compliance checks, and enabling predictive analytics to drive smarter, data-driven decision-making. Red Hat Software, GAMay 2021 – Aug 2022 Data Governance Principal / Data Governance Strategist Project: Leading the Data Governance track and aligning with the MDM program at Red Hat Steered transformative data governance program at Red Hat, elevating program visibility through compelling scripts and videos that engaged stakeholders. Designed a robust Stewardship RACI framework and crafted a visionary Maturity Model, effectively presented to the Data Leadership Team. Partnered with Informatica to set ambitious quarterly goals for the Data Governance Tool suite, augmenting operational efficiency. Key Contributions: Created a Data Governance Maturity Model adopted across departments, improving efficiency metrics by 40%. Utilized Collibra and Informatica for data catalog curation and governance rule enforcement. Delivered high-impact dashboards and presentations to align governance objectives with business priorities. BioMarin Pharmaceuticals Inc., CAFeb 2019 – Mar 2021 Master Data Management and Governance Project: Management of Global Master data operations and governance initiatives for Global spend intake/finance and accounting teams for BioMarin Led Master Data Management and Governance initiatives, confirming consistency and accuracy in Vendor Master and finance reference data across the organization. Steered in-depth analyses of Master Data Governance requirements, designing and executing a robust strategy for customer, vendor, and material masters, while championing user education and adherence to best practices. Key Contributions: Designed and implemented data governance frameworks aligned with HIPAA and GxP standards, ensuring compliance with healthcare privacy regulations. Managed vendor master and finance reference data, enhancing consistency and accuracy across global operations. Led regular governance meetings with stakeholders, addressing data challenges and refining governance rules. Delivered dynamic dashboards showcasing KPIs, SLAs, and data health metrics to business and IT stakeholders, leveraging Informatica. Eclat Integrated Software Solutions (Various Clients) SAP Master Data Architect Headed the design and implementation of cutting-edge master data management solutions within SAP for various clients, assuring enterprise-wide data consistency and governance. Collaborated with cross-functional business and IT teams to define and enforce rigorous data governance policies and standards. Architected and sustained a scalable master data framework that boosted business processes and guaranteed data integrity. Client: Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc., CA ∙ Date: Jul 2016 – Oct 2018 ∙ Position: Data Governance Architect / Manager Project: Worked on strategizing the Master Data Governance framework for Isuzu North America and managed the project Orchestrated transformative data governance initiatives and created a strategic roadmap that prioritized business needs. Analyzed and defined Master Data Governance requirements, developing a robust strategy for Customer, Vendor, and Material Masters while engaging stakeholders and data stewards to finalize and advance governance processes. Headed high-impact Go-Live efforts by coordinating intricate cut-over activities across multiple teams, achieving seamless implementation and ongoing assistance. Collaborated effectively with three distinct lines of business, each with 30 stakeholders, to educate and design SAP Business workflows, securing critical sign-offs for the Master Data Governance (MDG) solution. Partnered with C-level executives to establish a sustainable Data Governance Committee and Master Data units, enhancing JSOX compliance and promoting governance excellence. Client: Cadence Design Systems, CA ∙ Date: Oct 2015 – May 2016 ∙ Position: SAP EIM Program Manager Project: Worked on SAP upgrade management project which includes SAP MDM, SAP PI, and SAP Enterprise Portal Oversaw SAP EIM initiatives at Cadence Design Systems, overseeing upgrades for SAP MDM, SAP PI, and the Enterprise Portal. Drove continuous alignment between project scope and business objectives while expertly managing resources, timelines, and scheduling in a dynamic onsite-offshore model. Executed an SAP MDM upgrade, creating a strategic Data Governance Roadmap in liaison with Data Stewards and custodians. Developed a comprehensive project management plan, optimizing resource allocation and fostering strong communication to address project risks and challenges efficiently. Client: Bunge, MO ∙ Date: Feb 2015 – Sep 2015 ∙ Position: SAP Program Manager Project: Worked on developing short and long-term data Governance strategies for Bunge, for Enterprise Data Management Led the implementation of Data Governance initiatives, aligning project scope with business objectives and uplifting resource allocation for client engagements. Facilitated cross-functional collaboration, promoting stakeholder consensus and delivering clear communication to manage risks and ensure business value. Created and executed comprehensive project management plans, integrating scope, risk, and communication strategies to consistently achieve project success. Client: O-I, OH ∙ Date: Sep 2014 – Dec 2014 ∙ Position: SAP Solution Architect Project: Worked on developing short- and long-term data management and data Governance strategies for O-I, for MDM and BI Upgrade activities and Performance issues Managed Data Governance and data mining initiatives, driving seamless alignment with business goals and rendering results. Guaranteed project scope consistently aligned with evolving business goals, resulting in measurable organizational growth. Optimized resource allocation, budgets, and timelines for client engagements, boosting operational efficiency. Championed collaboration by leading stakeholder sessions, securing consensus on key decisions to accelerate project success. Client: Johnson & Johnson, NJ ∙ Date: Apr 2014 – Aug 2014 ∙ Position: SAP EIM Consultant Project: Worked with SAP MDM as part of the EMDM Hub project aiming to consolidate the data from various sectors into a central consolidated repository for Business Operations & Reporting. Worked on data governance, data standards, and data quality assessment and management using EDM concepts. Built and applied Customer and Materials repositories for the Consumer and Pharma divisions at J&J, improving data management efficiency. Drove data modeling sessions to establish scalable frameworks for the repositories, assuring seamless integration. Supervised the consolidation of decentralized master data into the Central Master Data Management (CMDM) system, streamlining data governance and augmenting data consistency. Client: Sysco, Houston, TX ∙ Date: Aug 2013 – Jan 2014 ∙ Position: SAP MDM Architect / Project Manager Project: Worked on proposing an integrated solution that would include legacy AS/240 system that needs to be integrated to accomplish the synchronization between Materials and Vendors in the landscape at Sysco. Designed and headed the implementation of Solution Architecture for SAP MDM, facilitating workshops, gathering requirements, and developing technical specifications to confirm successful project execution. Formulated comprehensive project plans, including scope, budget, and staffing, while managing risks and conducting regular status meetings to keep projects on track and under budget. Defined the data governance framework and participated in Go-Live and cutover activities, certifying a seamless transition and ongoing production support for enhanced data management. Mahindra SatyamMar 2011 – Jul 2013 SAP MDM Practice Head / Sr. Solutions Architect Spearheaded proposals by delivering value-added solutions tailored to client requirements in Master Data Management (MDM) and Master Data Governance (MDG). Facilitated data mapping and organized follow-up meetings with clients and IT teams, collaborating with functional consultants to identify gaps and establish mapping rules. Integrated diverse SAP ERP systems for seamless master data migration while providing thought leadership on MDM and MDG implementation strategies. Designed and executed in-house training programs for functional and technical associates, elevating team capabilities in data management. Key Contributions: Led cross-competency teams to develop service offerings that elevated organizational Netweaver competencies, resulting in improved client satisfaction and project outcomes. Authored comprehensive master data management strategies for high-profile clients, including Cambridge University Press and Nissan NA, ensuring alignment with future state visions. Conducted fit/gap assessments of SAP MDM solutions, optimizing design and implementation processes for clients such as Mediclinic and Shoprite. Supervised end-to-end application design, build, test, and deployment activities for SAP MDM projects, achieving timely project completion within budget constraints. Established best practices for knowledge retention and skill upgrades, significantly increasing team proficiency and project efficiency across various initiatives. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE SITACORP - SAP Premier Services Partner | Client: Bosch, Chicago, IL | Position: Solution Architect / Project Manager Project: Architected in proposing an integrated solution that would include MDM, Adobe Flex, EP, and BOBJ that would accomplish the needs in a supply chain environment at BOSCH HIS – Cargill | Client: Cargill, Minneapolis, MN | Position: Lead MDM Consultant Project: Implementation of Description Generator - Description Generator is a software component that replicates during ongoing maintenance, the process of generating standardized Short and Long Descriptions that IHS performs during data Clean-up. It is built using SAP MDM Java APIs and is designed to create the descriptions based on the IHS Standard Modifier Dictionary™ (SMD) as the Taxonomy in the MDM. Manhattan Industrial Supply (MSC Direct) Melville, NY | Position: Lead MDM Consultant Project: Integrated flex-based form solution to validate the data quality and make sure the form is filled out right before submitting Sita Corp, Franklin, NJ | Position: Lead MDM Consultant Project: This is SITACORP’s internal MDM upgrade project. All of Sita Corp’s demo repositories had to be upgraded to 7.1 from SP6 to leverage the additional features of 7.1. Petro-Canada, Ontario, Canada | Position: Solution Architect Project: Part of the Business blueprinting phase at Petro-Canada’s Catalogue Management project for MRO (Maintenance Repair Operations) for downstream operational divisions Border States Electric, Fargo, ND | Position: Lead MDM Consultant Project: Develop custom iViews using WebDynPro and the new MDM java APIs for MDM product catalog punch out through CRM –ISA American Standard, Piscataway, NJ | Position: MDM Consultant/Project Manager Project: Performed scoping, estimating, managing, and modeling the Material repository using SAP MDM 5.5 SP5 as a part of the Material conversion implementation project and publishing product catalog Georgia Pacific, Atlanta, GA | Position: Solution Architect/Project Manager Project: Development of short and long-term master data management strategies for the client, realizing master data management strategies (by serving as the overall Solution Architect for this initiative) Ferguson, Newport News, VA | Position: Sr. MDM Consultant Project: Creation of training material, Cutting the training plan from three weeks to two weeks and training the technical know-how of MDM to the target audience, and completing the MDM training with minimal resources on time Enterprise Rent a Car, St. Louis, MO | Position: Lead Software Engineer Project: Involved in numerous projects at The Crawford Group TOOLS AND TECHINCAL SKILLS Data Governance: • Collibra, Informatica SAP Technologies: • MDM Data Manager: MDM Server, MDM Console, MDM Syndicator, MDM Import Manager, MDM Java API, MDM Workflows, SAP CRM, SAP SRM, Enterprise Portal 7.0, iViews, UWL, HTMLB, SAP Web AS 6.10 to 7.0, SAP HANA • Web Technologies: EJB, JSP, JMS, XML, JDBC, Java Servlets, Java Beans, Java Script, HTML, DHTML, CSS, Struts. • Development: Java, J2EE, PRO*C, C++, C, VC++, UML, SQL and PL/SQL • Tools: SAP NetWeaver developer studio, Visual Studio, Visual Café, JBuilder, Visual Age C, Visual Age Java, JDBC, Visio, Rational Rose, Toad, ANT, Eclipse, WSAD, JUnit, Dreamweaver, HomeSite. • Web Servers: Java Webserver, Tomcat • Application Servers: WebSphere Application Server 5.x, BEA Web Logic 7.x/6.x/5.x • Relational Databases: Oracle 8i, Oracle 9i, MS Access, FoxPro, Microsoft SQL Sever, Data Modeling tools • Source Control: Visual Source Safe and CVS • OS/Environment: Windows XP/2000/NT/98, UNIX, AIX, SOLARIS, LINUX • Methodologies: Rational Unified Process, OOAD, UML and Design Patterns • Data analytics and Visualization: Tableau, Google Looker Studio, Python • Cloud platforms: Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS, Azure, Snowflake • Soft skills : Customer focus, Thought Leadership, Data-Driven Decision Making, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement, Analytical Insight, Data Innovation EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAMA Professional – GA Chapter Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Sciences, University Honors Diploma in Information Systems Management (HDISM), APTECH Computer Education SCRUM PSM1, Scrum.org Technical Executive (Training), APTECH, STG, Pentasoft, Oracle Trained at BEA on-site for Tuxedo Administration